Based in the UK & Australia. Touring worldwide.
Mike is an accomplished live Sound Engineer with more than 30 years’ experience mixing Front of House or Monitors for touring artists, from clubs to stadiums worldwide.
Calm under pressure, technically proficient, and easy to work with, Mike brings a practical, artist-focused approach to every show, from advancing and system preparation through to the final mix.
Mike provides pre-tour system design and specification, producing schematics and drawings for audio vendors to work from. He prepares console and plugin server files in advance, ensuring everything is ready to hit the ground running at the first rehearsal.
Explore this service →Mike creates consistent, musical mixes using DiGiCo Quantum Series consoles, Fourier Transform Engine, Bricasti reverbs and a selection of plugins from Waves, Universal Audio, and others. His approach captures every element of the artists' performance and delivers it to every seat in the house, night after night.
Explore this service →Mike creates clear, precise monitor mixes tailored to each artist’s exact requirements. From traditional wedges and side-fills to 3D immersive in-ear monitor mixes, he works with DiGiCo Quantum Series consoles, Fourier Transform Engine, KLANG immersive audio systems, and a selection of plugins from Waves, Universal Audio, and others, alongside Shure and Sennheiser in-ear monitor systems.
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“It’s been an absolute pleasure to have worked with Mike on Five. Not only is he the consummate professional, he is calm, personable, and also happens to be really bloody good at what he does.”
Sarah Gallagher
Artist Manager · Five · NDA Talent
“I toured with ‘Mikey’ on the Girls Aloud Tour and found Mike to be an excellent engineer, very competent technically and unflappable in his stressful position.”
Kevin Pruce
FOH Engineer
“Mike joined us for a busy summer tour with a well-established band and crew and fitted in seamlessly from day one. His work ethic, mixing ability and personality were exactly what you look for in a monitor engineer.
Most importantly, the artist was extremely happy, which is ultimately what it’s all about.
From a Production Manager’s perspective, Mike was an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him to any touring production looking for a reliable, talented and professional monitor engineer.”
Colin Rogers
Production Manager
“Mike has mixed our FOH for years whenever we play shows. He is an amazing guy with amazing skills and makes us sound great for the crowd whatever the venue.”
Colin Doran
Vocals · Hundred Reasons
“Well, I haven’t heard anyone say anything bad about you…”
Iain
Production Manager · Girls Aloud/McFly
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Shots from the trenches.
Features and industry coverage.
Mike discusses immersive monitor mixing for McFly, KLANG:konductor and the DiGiCo Quantum 338.
(opens in a new tab)An industry profile covering Mike’s career and his monitor work on the Girls Aloud arena tour.
(opens in a new tab)TPi profiles Mike’s career and his use of DiGiGrid DLI for multitrack recording, virtual soundcheck and networked audio workflows.
(opens in a new tab)Audio-Technica interview featuring Hundred Reasons.
(opens in a new tab)FOH Magazine features Mike’s monitor engineering for Art Garfunkel’s European tour, including his work with the DiGiCo SD8.
(opens in a new tab)Yes. Mike is based in the UK and Australia and works on tours and shows worldwide. Contact him with your locations and dates to discuss availability.
Mike works with DiGiCo Quantum Series consoles and uses tools including Fourier Transform Engine, Bricasti reverbs and selected plugins, depending on the production.
Yes. Mike works with KLANG immersive audio systems for 3D immersive in-ear monitor mixes, alongside conventional wedges, side-fills and in-ear monitoring.
Contact Mike as early as possible once tour dates, locations and the required role are known. Availability and pre-production requirements depend on the engagement.
Depending on the agreed scope, work can include advancing, system specifications and drawings, console and plugin preparation, rehearsals, and FOH or monitor mixing during shows.
Mike will have done his homework here, by listening to the artist’s music, confirming the specific audio requirements with the audio team and Production Management, preparing his console files and liaising with the audio vendor to ensure that on day one of rehearsals, the artist can walk in and get straight to work.
Mike prefers the bottom bunk either side, towards the back, never at the front.
Mike has been alcohol-free since 2018, but loves a Guinness 0.0, or most of the other alcohol-free beers.
Mike prefers the quiet life these days, so can often be found hibernating and recharging in his hotel room on days off. Other favourite activities include finding great steak restaurants, or a good chicken Vindaloo.
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