#40 - Mike Piacentini

Rich Soni Podcast

Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 40

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Episode description

Mike Piacentini is a staff mastering engineer at Battery Studios, Sony Music’s premier in-house mastering facility. Mike has mastered records for a wide variety of frontline and reissue projects with artists including Bob Dylan, Depeche Mode, Rage Against the Machine, and many others. Most recently, Mike has mastered projects such as the Grammy award-winning soundtrack - *Miles Ahead* - a Miles Davis biopic.

Mike is also a founding member of the band Northvale.

In this episode, Mike Piacentini joins Rich to discuss a variety of topics related to music production and the evolving landscape of the music industry. They delve into mastering techniques, including mixing immersive audio, and compare Mike’s home setup to his professional studio setup. Mike shares valuable mastering tips for laymen and provides insight into the differences between being in a band today versus previous decades, covering aspects such as recording, releasing, promoting, and touring music.

**Key Topics:**

- Mastering Techniques and Tips

- Mixing Immersive Audio

- Home Studio vs. Professional Studio Setup

- Evolution of Band Dynamics and Industry Practices

- Recording, Releasing, and Promoting Music Today

- Touring in the Modern Music Landscape

**Links:**

1. Mike Piacentini's Website - https://mikepmastering.com

2. Battery Studios Profile - https://batterystudios.com/engineer/mike-piacentini

3. Mike Piacentini on Instagram - https://instagram.com/mikepmastering

4. Rich Soni Podcast: #19 - Mike Piacentini (March 2022) - https://richsonipodcast.com/episodes/rsp0019-mike-piacentini