WCA #562 - STEVE GENEWICK talks SPINAL TAP

Update: 2025-09-22

Description

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Recording and Mixing Engineer Steve Genewick. Steve gives us the full behind the scenes look into the making of the new Spinal Tap record "The End Continues". From the initial phone call to the release of the record and movie we get into the details.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Initial Phone Call
Where to Record
Setup
Mics, Preamps, etc..
Mixing
Mixing in ATMOS
WIG Day!
In The Box
Cracking Up

Links and Show Notes:

Matt's Rant: Perfection

Credits:

Guest: Steve Genewick
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith

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