Working with the I/O Window in Pro Tools
A little bit of outboard processing can go a long way. Mike Hillier explains how to integrate outboard with Pro…
Author Mike Hillier
Mike Hillier
Mike spent five years at Metropolis Studios, working alongside some of the best-known mix and mastering engineers in the world. He now works out of his own studio in London. He's also been writing words for magazines for longer than anyone can remember.
FabFilter Pro-L 2 Review – Push It To The Limit
Can FabFilter’s new and improved Pro-L 2 replace all the other limiters in your DAW? Mike Hillier turns up the…
Warm Audio WA-47 & WA-47jr Review – Neu Kid on the Block
Can Warm Audio really bring one of the most sought after microphones down to mortal budgets? Mike Hillier feels a…
Aston Microphones SwiftShield Review
Originally debuted at Winter NAMM 2018, Aston’s SwiftShield looks to take the company’s innovative streak to the pop shield world……
Vanguard V13 Valve Condenser Microphone Review
Vanguard are a new audio company with an old heritage. Mike Hillier steps into the breach with their elegant new…
Lauten Audio LA-120 Review – Impressive and Versatile
Lauten Audio has filled out the Series Black range with a pair of small-diaphragm condensers. Mike Hillier is impressed… Price…
Regaining Space – Using Reverb in Pro Tools: Black Spring
With so many virtual instruments, DI’d guitars, or close mics in dry rooms a sense of space is being lost.…
Regaining Space – Using Reverb in Pro Tools: Studio Reverb & Space
Mike Hillier continues looking at reverb in Pro Tools, where this time, he focuses on restoring some natural space to…
Big Bear Audio MP1 & MP1+ Review – The Flavour You Require
The Big Bear Audio MP1 brings a funky new look to the studio. Mike Hillier sees which porridge tastes best……
Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Review – The All-In-One Solution
The Townsend Labs Sphere L22 microphone aims to replicate an entire mic locker in the box. Mike Hillier explores a…
Track Presets in Pro Tools 2018
Pro Tools 2018 brings with it a new way of importing your templates, based on a favoured “hack”. Mike Hillier…
Using Track Presets in Pro Tools 2018: Step-By-Step (Continued)
Mike Hillier continues his guide to Pro Tools’ new track presets, where he looks at creating presets for live and…
Audio-Technica AT5047 Review – Picking up the Details
Why use one capsule when you can use four? Mike Hillier explores the rectangular world of the AT5047 condenser… Price…
Stager Microphones SR-2N Review – The Vintage Touch
Does the vintage-styled SR-2N ribbon mic sound as good as it looks? Mike Hillier takes to the Stager to find…