I’m an award-nominated audio engineer with over 30 years of professional experience across immersive mixing, studio recording, mastering, and live sound. I specialize in Dolby Atmos spatial audio and have delivered immersive mixes for a broad range of projects, including U2 catalogue and new releases such as the Days of Ash and Easter Lily EPs, the 2025 Atmos re-release of How to Build an Atomic Bomb, Achtung Baby, and Songs of Surrender. I run Slipway Audio, a dedicated Atmos mix studio in Belfast built to deliver precise spatial imaging and to support remote collaboration. I’ve been a Pro Tools user since its early days and have worked on world-touring productions with U2 (The Sphere, Las Vegas), Emmy-nominated streaming productions with Bono and Dave Letterman, and broadcasts including The Grammys, The Oscars, Saturday Night Live, Coachella, Glastonbury, and Jimmy Fallon. I’m excited about how AI-driven audio tools are evolving and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver transparent, high-fidelity sound in both stereo and immersive formats.…

Alastair McMillan

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I’m an award-nominated audio engineer with over 30 years of professional experience across immersive mixing, studio recording, mastering, and live sound. I specialize in Dolby Atmos spatial audio and have delivered immersive mixes for a broad range of projects, including U2 catalogue and new releases such as the Days of Ash and Easter Lily EPs, the 2025 Atmos re-release of How to Build an Atomic Bomb, Achtung Baby, and Songs of Surrender. I run Slipway Audio, a dedicated Atmos mix studio in Belfast built to deliver precise spatial imaging and to support remote collaboration. I’ve been a Pro Tools user since its early days and have worked on world-touring productions with U2 (The Sphere, Las Vegas), Emmy-nominated streaming productions with Bono and Dave Letterman, and broadcasts including The Grammys, The Oscars, Saturday Night Live, Coachella, Glastonbury, and Jimmy Fallon. I’m excited about how AI-driven audio tools are evolving and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver transparent, high-fidelity sound in both stereo and immersive formats.…

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I’m an award-nominated audio engineer with over 30 years of professional experience across immersive mixing, studio recording, mastering, and live sound. I specialize in Dolby Atmos spatial audio and have delivered immersive mixes for a broad range of projects, including U2 catalogue and new releases such as the Days of Ash and Easter Lily EPs, the 2025 Atmos re-release of How to Build an Atomic Bomb, Achtung Baby, and Songs of Surrender. I run Slipway Audio, a dedicated Atmos mix studio in Belfast built to deliver precise spatial imaging and to support remote collaboration.

I’ve been a Pro Tools user since its early days and have worked on world-touring productions with U2 (The Sphere, Las Vegas), Emmy-nominated streaming productions with Bono and Dave Letterman, and broadcasts including The Grammys, The Oscars, Saturday Night Live, Coachella, Glastonbury, and Jimmy Fallon. I’m excited about how AI-driven audio tools are evolving and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver transparent, high-fidelity sound in both stereo and immersive formats.

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Owner / Mix Engineer at Slipway Audio
January 1, 2020 - Present
Dolby Atmos mix studio delivering high-quality immersive mixes and masters for artists, TV, and streaming clients. Equipment includes SSL and Neve hardware. Clients include U2, Clannad, David Holmes and Disney.
Recording & Mixing Engineer at Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Recording and mixing for the Apple TV+ / Disney+ streaming special; Emmy-nominated for outstanding mix.
Monitor Engineer / Recording Engineer at Bono Solo Book Tour — US & Europe
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Monitor and recording engineer for Bono's solo tour across the US and Europe.
Monitor Engineer at U2 — The Joshua Tree World Tour
January 1, 2019 - January 2, 2020
Monitor engineer for U2's The Joshua Tree World Tour.
Monitor Engineer at U2 — Songs of Innocence / Experience World Tour
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Monitor engineer for U2's Songs of Innocence promotion activities.
Managing Director / House Engineer at Windmill Lane Studio 2, Dublin
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Managed a leading commercial studio facility, overseeing sessions, staff, and technical operations. Clients inc The Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue
Studio Owner / House Engineer at Clonmnannon House Studios
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Owner Engineer. Clients inc Sinead O'Connor, Van Morrison
Assistant Engineer at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Assistant engineer role contributing to session setup and recording workflows. Sessions inc The Rolling Stones, Riverdance
Studio Engineer / FOH Engineer / Studio Manager at Van Morrison
January 1, 2001 - May 1, 2009
Long-term studio and touring role; credits include the Astral Weeks Live at Hollywood Bowl recording and mix.
Freelance Studio & FOH Engineer at Independent — Ireland & UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Freelance studio and front-of-house engineer working on a variety of projects across Ireland and the UK.
Monitor Engineer at Cirque du Soleil — The Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Monitor engineer for a high-profile international tour; supported complex production with live sound oversight.
Monitor Engineer at U2 — 360 World Tour
January 2, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Monitor engineer for a major world tour; contributed to large-scale production and broadcast-ready performances.

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Outstanding Mix Emmy Nomination
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

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