{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682d87e8f1320103eb448240/692a0a3d635c16d64088bc18?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Hidden Art of Audio: Music, Mixing, and Making Stories Come Alive with Andrew McDowall","description":"<p>In this episode of Managing Creative Studios, Susan Mann talks with Andrew McDowall, musician, composer, and audio engineer, and the founder of Digicake, a boutique sound studio based in Auckland, New Zealand.</p><p><br></p><p>Andrew shares his journey through the world of sound, from composing music for children’s television and short films to mixing podcasts like the award-winning The Commune. He talks about how Digicake began, what it’s like running a small creative studio, and the balance between client work and personal creative projects.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also explores the changing landscape of audio production, the impact of new technology and AI, and how Andrew keeps his creative practice fresh while managing the realities of running a business.</p><p><br></p><p>Find Andrew's website here: https://digicake.com/</p>","author_name":"Susan Mann"}