In this episode of Austrian Audio ON THE MIC, sound engineer John McBride, the owner of Nashville’s famed Blackbird Studio and Institutional Director of The Blackbird Academy, shares insights about his craft, gear he likes, why he loves vinyl, and why he thinks Austrian Audio is a company to watch. John, who has amassed one […]
In this episode of Austrian Audio ON THE MIC, sound engineer John McBride, the owner of Nashville’s famed Blackbird Studio and Institutional Director of The Blackbird Academy, shares insights about his craft, gear he likes, why he loves vinyl, and why he thinks Austrian Audio is a company to watch. John, who has amassed one of the largest private collections of vintage and modern recording equipment on the planet, including a microphone collection without equal, tells us:
Microphones are probably the most important tools we use!
John McBride
This video reveals many great tips and advice from an experienced engineer who is so passionate about music that he built his life around it. John is married to country super star Martina McBride, and he feels he gets the best of both worlds: working FOH at Martina’s shows, and doing recording work in Blackbird Studios. “I’m a very fortunate guy. My worst day is a pretty good day,” he says.
