| Dave McNair | |
|---|---|
| Born | U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Mastering engineer, producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Dave McNair is an American recording and mastering engineer. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for History by Bokanté in 2024.
Career
McNair has mastered music for Belinda Carlisle, Kelly Willis, Kelly Jones, Iggy Pop, Rain Phoenix, Los Lobos, Tina Turner, Jonas Brothers, Shovels & Rope, David Bowie and others.
Selected discography
| Year | Album/song | Artist | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | To Love a Fool | Cory Asbury | Mastering engineer |
| 2018 | Back Being Blue | Kelly Willis | Mastering engineer |
| 2018 | Reckless Love | Cory Asbury | Mastering engineer |
| 2016 | Followers | Tenth Avenue North | Mastering engineer |
| 2015 | How Can It Be | Lauren Daigle | Mastering engineer |
| 2015 | Sound of the Saints | Audio Adrenaline | Mastering engineer |
| 2013 | Troubled Days | Seabird | Mastering engineer |
| 2013 | The Glorious Unfolding | Steven Curtis Chapman | Mastering engineer |
| 2012 | Beautiful Friction | The Fixx | Mastering engineer |
| 2010 | Miracle | Nonpoint | Mastering engineer |
| 2010 | Broken Dreams Club | Girls | Mastering engineer |
| 2010 | I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming | The Ready Set | Mastering engineer |
| 2010 | Page One | Steven Page | Mastering engineer |
| 2009 | Lines, Vines and Trying Times | Jonas Brothers | Mastering engineer |
| 2009 | Memento Mori | Flyleaf | Mastering engineer |
| 2009 | Here We Go Again | Demi Lovato | Mastering engineer |
| 2007 | Street Fame | Twisted Black | Mastering engineer |
| 1999 | What I Deserve | Kelly Willis | Mastering engineer and producer |
| 1993 | Real | Belinda Carlisle | Mastering engineer |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Artist | Category | Role | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | History | Bokanté | Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical | Mastering engineer | Grammy Award | Nominated |
References
- "What's the biggest factor determining the sound of your music: Recording, mixing or mastering?". cnet.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- "Dave McNair: The art-form of Rock and Roll". tapeop.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- "Couch in L.A., Heart in Austin". austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- "Dave McNair". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- "Dave McNair". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- "Mastering David Bowie's The Next Day album". fast-and-wide.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- "McNair Masters Bowie's 'The Next Day'". mixonline.com. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- "2024 GRAMMYs: See The Full Winners & Nominees List". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
External links
- Dave McNair discography at Discogs
- Dave McNair at IMDb
- Official website
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