Grammy Award-winning engineer Jimmy Douglass, known for his work with artists like Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, and Justin Timberlake, sat down for a chat with WSDG’s Partner and Director of Business Development, Sergio Molho, and REDIAcoustics’ Partner and Director, PK Pandey at the Audio Engineering Society’s annual show on Wednesday, October 10, 2024. The 30-minute interview took place in the company’s booth at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Jimmy discusses his career, including his work with artists like Aretha Franklin and Timbaland. He highlights his early days at Atlantic Records and the influence of Tommy Dowd. Douglass details the design and construction of Timbaland Studios, emphasizing the use of Home Depot doors and moving blankets for acoustic control.

He also shares his current workflow, focusing on immersive audio and Atmos mixing. Douglass notes the shift towards smaller, more intimate studios and the potential of cloud-based collaboration. He concludes by discussing his involvement with The MetAlliance, aiming to improve audio quality and standards in the industry.

For more information about The METalliance, please visit: https://metalliance.com/