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Nick Biscardi is an independent producer/engineer; specializing in music production, sound editing + post-production, and live event sound.

Growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs of Montgomery County, Nick was raised on a steady diet of pop culture that naturally lent itself towards a career in the arts. After high school, he enrolled in the photography program at Antonelli Institute of Art in Erdenheim PA, where he received an Associate’s Degree in Specialized Technology. That opened a door to shooting e-commerce product photography at gsi.interactive (later renamed TrueAction) for brand partner Toys ‘R Us.

Looking for some elbow room at the table in terms of his skill set, Biscardi next set off for Chicago to study audio engineering at Tribeca Flashpoint College. Earning another Associate’s Degree, this time in the Applied Sciences of Recording Arts, Nick refined himself in the Chicago ad world working at audio post-production houses Vagabond Audio and BAM Studios. It was there that he began sound designing and editing for television and film, as well as audiobooks and narration. You can find more of Nick’s credits on his IMDB page.

Eventually the “Second City” of Chicago began to take a toll on Biscardi, and in 2015 he picked up the anchor to move to the PNW Wonderland of Seattle for life’s Third Act. Without a school to enroll in or a job waiting for him paying the way, Nick pounded the pavement to keep himself working and stay involved in production of all kinds. In a city that didn’t know his background, the soft skills of relationship building and social networking were what kept him at the table.

So in Seattle you might know Nick best as “that sound guy from High Dive”, but beneath the surface his CV includes time also spent as a data analyst, session drummer, video editor, facilities manager, photographer, archivist, graphic designer, roadie, grunt, Lyft driver, and even by-phone tech support. It’s been a heck of a ride to this point, and still: Biscardi can’t wait for what’s next. The best is always yet to come, and as Walt Whitman-via-Ted Lasso tells us: you can either be curious or judgmental.

Part music nerd, movie buff, coffee junkie, Simpsons scholar, armchair philosopher, cat dad, and plenty more; Nick has come to see his place in the world as something of a goofy uncle or human cartoon character. He’d love to bring a playful veteran presence to help your next project take flight or soar across the finish line.

(photo: @kittenteeth)

FAQs working with That Lucky Butcher

Start with the 411.

*The who, what, when, where, why, and how of it all. 

*Start with clear communication and bring to the table as much information as you have because it really helps all of us involved. And maybe you don’t yet know everything you need--which is okay too!--so be prepared for Nick to ask questions like:

• What’s my role here: am I leading the charge or providing one piece of the final puzzle, or maybe even just consulting?

• Does anything need to be recorded (or re-recorded)? I’m happy to listen to anything you have already to make an appropriate recommendation.

• Are there any elements, like sound effects or music, that need to be licensed for use in your project?

• Whose specifications are we looking to satisfy? Most of my voiceover work is handled for ACX, though I can also mix to specifications for broadcast/television.

• What’s your timetable? I like to refer to the old adage “Good / Fast / Cheap: pick TWO”

Ask your questions.

*Don’t be shy! Speak up and turn the tables on Nick, too – you should also ask questions! Even if you think you don’t know how to ask for specifics, you probably have an idea of what you want.

And when these headphones come off, you’ll find an experienced engineer who can be a repository of reliable information.

*Write down in advance any questions you might have and, like anything else, the only dumb question is the one you don’t ask! We’ve all got skin in this game, so stepping into a project feeling like all of your questions have been answered is such a part in helping you remain confident in what to expect.

Keep an open mind.

*Sometimes what we think we want isn't always what we actually need, so Nick may offer recommendations for your project after you’ve both had the opportunity to discuss expectations and ask those key questions. After all, an expensive flop means you might not come back for seconds. Nick’s not here to just take your money and run; he is invested in your success even if it means your project doesn’t need a butcher’s touch.

Provide feedback.

*Be willing to share your experience throughout the duration of a project. Audio engineering is a collaborative effort with subjective results. Maintaining that direct line of communication will help your project be as successful as possible. 

*Remember: if Nick doesn’t know, then Nick doesn’t know!