Ragmatic Audio

11/15/2025

Had the utmost pleasure yesterday to attend a presentation of Shure's fabulous microphones at Studio West.

10/15/2025

12/28/2024

I had the distinct pleasure to be interviewed by an old student of mine for his podcast. Jeff Aldrich has been running the Collective Perspective Podcast for several years now and asked if I would join them. We had a fun conversation about culture, audio and the American Idea. Have a listen!

In Resonant Voices, we sit down with audio engineer, educator, and experimental sound artist Steve Barsotti to explore the transformative power of sound and music. With over three decades of experience teaching and creating, Steve shares how mastering audio skills empowers individuals, fosters creat...

09/15/2024

I have been updating my Bandcamp page with a variety of commissioned pieces and live sets. Give a listen and follow if you would!!

Steve Barsotti is an improviser, sound artist, phonographer and educator. His work explores notions of reduced listening through close examinations of easily bypassed sonic details; sounds that can only be heard through contact microphones and amplification of the sonic qualities of materials and ob...

08/23/2024

Hanging out with my San Diego Media Pro crew listening to a great presentation on all aspects of production with Graham Shelton

04/27/2024

Lava placing techniques with Alexandra Parrel

04/27/2024

Starting off with Location Sound at the Sound for Film workshop with Alexandra Parrel!!

04/15/2024

If you have not already, please check out and join our San Diego Section of the AES group. Ask to join if you are interested in community based audio events!!

04/06/2024

ATTENTION GUITAR NERDS!!!! Wanna know more about tube amps? What makes guitar pedals tick? Or just hear some really amazing DI boxes, amps and pedals? Sign up for our newest workshop. And yes, it's on 4/20. Giggle away!!

Join us at the San Diego AES: Techy Nerdy Workshop for an interactive day of learning tech and nerdy things about pedals, amps and DIs!

03/05/2024

Piece I composed from unreleased bits of the Seattle Phonographers Union playing in a nuclear silo, naval aircraft hanger and defunct steamplant. Broadcast on framework radio and available for streaming.

The Patreon campaign for Framework Radio saw a slight dip in support, now at 113 patrons and 59% towards their funding goal. Featured is Steve Barsotti’s production with the Seattle Phonograp…

02/13/2024

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Understanding hearing loss prevalence and increasing awareness of hearing health solutions