Nick Broste is Chicago based audio engineer and musician who specializes in recording bands in ensembles in both studio and live settings. The spirit of removing the obstacles of artistic expression for artists is the driving force for Nick’s approach to recording and always puts the music first.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• How the Role of the Engineer Changes When There is No Producer
• The Best Way to Record a Vocalist that is Playing Acoustic Guitar
• Microphone Polar Patterns and How They Shape the Sound of Bleed
• Tips for Recording Brass and Woodwinds
• The Importance of Talking About Budgets
• Bringing Value Outside Your Technical Skills
• When Songwriting Credit Should Be Given to Session Musicians

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Credits:

Guest: Nick Broste

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Stephen Boyd

Theme Music: inter.ference