Rondinelli Zoomed from New York that day. He grew up fascinated by recording, and as his family had moved to Iowa, he went to the University of Iowa - which had a well-equipped studio facility that was somewhat underutilized. Jim decided to utilize it. He also held jobs selling and marketing audio gear, including Neotek (consoles) and Bruel & Kjaer (the originator of DPA). He described B&K as like grad school for microphones, and he learned a lot. While at Neotek, he started working with bands by financing their recordings.

The Matthew Sweet album, Girlfriend , one of his early projects (1991), was all overdubbed. Jim gave a detailed discussion of the production, and a couple of track excerpts were played. The album cover is a vintage photo of actress Tuesday Weld, who allowed licensing the photo as long as the album was NOT titled after the track, Nothing Lasts.

Around this time, Nirvana's Nevermind came out, seriously influencing the music world.

Jim discussed working with Weezer at Sound City studios on their album, Pinkerton (1996) , with stories of the legendary, grungy studio and analog production techniques of the 90s. Excerpts from the track, Getchoo were played.

Next was a discussion of studio work in this era and Everclear's album, So Much for the Afterglow. This project called for correcting the performances to the editing grid. Jim got disillusioned with recording music this way and eventually left the project and changed career directions. After more audience questions and comments, an excerpt was played from Everclear's Everything to Everyone from the So Much for the Afterglow album (1997).

Next for discussion was working with the Canadian band, The Tragically Hip, which Jim described as magical. He went into detail about mixing their album, Phantom Power (1998), in Vancouver BC. An excerpt from the track, Bobcaygeon was played.

Jim also worked with Wilco, as producer and mixer on their album, Being There (1996). An excerpt from track, Red Eyed and Blue from the album, Being There was played. Much of the album was recorded with one C-12 mic. The track, Monday , was also played and discussed in detail. For those interested in the band, there is a docu movie about recording their Yankee Hotel Foxtrot album titled, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart (2002, not a Rondinelli album).

Jim had to say goodnight after two hours and prepare for business in New York, and the remainder of the evening was spent on attendee self-introductions and chat.

About Our Presenter:
Jim Rondinelli is a dynamic leader and accomplished professional with a proven track record in leading early-stage companies to success. Currently serving as the COO of Immersion Networks, he spearheads the company's efforts in revolutionizing audio and metaverse experiences through immersive connectivity solutions.

As a music producer, Jim Rondinelli has collaborated with some of the most influential artists of our time, crafting chart-topping hits and shaping iconic soundscapes that resonate with listeners worldwide. His innate ability to blend genres, experiment with sonic textures, and evoke powerful emotions through music has garnered critical acclaim and a vast global fan base.

Jim's visionary leadership and entrepreneurial mindset have enabled him to navigate complex landscapes and bring disruptive technologies to market. His ability to identify emerging trends and capitalize on them has been instrumental in shaping the future of next-generation audio experiences.

Throughout his career, Jim has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving digital transformation and empowering organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. His exceptional leadership qualities, combined with his passion for innovation, make him a valuable asset in shaping the future of immersive audio experiences and the metaverse.