Chris Allen is a Grammy-nominated recording & mix engineer based in NYC. He’s been the chief engineer at Sear Sound for over a decade & was a protégé of the late Walter Sear. Chris has worked with an impressive & varied list of artists, including Yoko Ono, Paul Simon, Fleet Foxes, Nels Cline, Andrew Bird & Dr. John. Chris sat down with our hosts to discuss microphones, interns, sessions, keeping things fresh after 16 years at Sear Sound, and carrying on Walter’s legacy of excellence in recording.