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YourTechReport is a weekly radio show which airs on SiriusXM channel 167.
YourTechReport is hosted by Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield with regular appearances from Sandeep Panesar.
Each week the show discusses the latest in tech news and issues that affect everyone. We dive into important topics and conversations and feature interviews with some amazing guests in the tech world.
Our approach is different. When it comes to tech reviews, hands-on reviews, product unboxing, smartphone tips, the latest tablets - we realize that the majority of folks out there don’t know the difference between megapixels and megahertz…they just want to know what they should buy and why--and that’s why we’re here!
YourTechReport is dedicated to bringing tech and consumer electronics to the masses in a way that’s not only informative, but accessible to EVERYONE--so we're bringing our SiriusXM show to everyone on YouTube. We'll not only feature the tech products and tech review and companies that WE think are cool, but that we think YOU'LL want to learn about as well.
So whether you're looking for a hands-on review, product unboxing, smartphone tips and tricks, news on the latest drones, tablets and video games, or even one of our great tech giveaways (we love doing giveaways!), YourTechReport has something for everyone.
Inside Sound Devices: CEO Matt Anderson on Building the Best in Pro Audio
YourTechReport
25 minutes
4 months ago
Inside Sound Devices: CEO Matt Anderson on Building the Best in Pro Audio
How do you build the audio gear that powers the Super Bowl, blockbuster films, and YouTube studios alike? In this episode, Marc Aflalo sits down with Matt Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Sound Devices, to uncover the origin story, innovations, and engineering principles behind one of the most trusted names in professional audio.
From a basement startup in 1998 to an industry-defining powerhouse, Sound Devices has built a reputation for rock-solid audio gear used on film sets, sports broadcasts, and stages worldwide. CEO Matt Anderson shares the company’s humble beginnings, the development of iconic products like the 442 mixer and USBPre, and the leap into wireless with the powerful A20 SuperNexus system.
Marc and Matt dive into the secrets behind Sound Devices’ engineering mindset, their refusal to compromise on audio quality, and how customer feedback has shaped every product. Whether it’s 32-bit float recording, Dante integration, or software-defined audio platforms, Sound Devices continues to innovate without sacrificing reliability.
Plus, learn how the company’s partnership with Digico is changing the live production landscape, and why Matt still sketches schematics by hand.
[Chapters]
0:00 – Introduction & Sound Devices overview
2:00 – Origin story: from a basement to broadcast fame
4:20 – First products: MP-1, analog mixers, USBPre
7:40 – USB audio in the early 2000s
10:00 – 32-bit float recording: why Sound Devices led the way
11:15 – First recorder used in a major film
13:00 – Building the 744T: technical challenges
17:00 – Software vs hardware development realities
18:10 – Entering the wireless market
22:00 – Philosophy of listening to customers
25:30 – Compact, multi-channel wireless for reality TV
28:30 – Rise of independent creators and the MixPre line
31:00 – A20 SuperNexus and global frequency tuning
34:00 – Integration with Digico and the Audiotonix ecosystem
37:30 – Real-world use case: from Metallica to live broadcast
39:00 – Product ideation, design, and beta testing
43:30 – Matt’s favorite Sound Devices products
45:00 – Closing thoughts
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YourTechReport
YourTechReport is a weekly radio show which airs on SiriusXM channel 167.
YourTechReport is hosted by Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield with regular appearances from Sandeep Panesar.
Each week the show discusses the latest in tech news and issues that affect everyone. We dive into important topics and conversations and feature interviews with some amazing guests in the tech world.
Our approach is different. When it comes to tech reviews, hands-on reviews, product unboxing, smartphone tips, the latest tablets - we realize that the majority of folks out there don’t know the difference between megapixels and megahertz…they just want to know what they should buy and why--and that’s why we’re here!
YourTechReport is dedicated to bringing tech and consumer electronics to the masses in a way that’s not only informative, but accessible to EVERYONE--so we're bringing our SiriusXM show to everyone on YouTube. We'll not only feature the tech products and tech review and companies that WE think are cool, but that we think YOU'LL want to learn about as well.
So whether you're looking for a hands-on review, product unboxing, smartphone tips and tricks, news on the latest drones, tablets and video games, or even one of our great tech giveaways (we love doing giveaways!), YourTechReport has something for everyone.
