Slate Digital VMS ML-1 Modeling Microphone

The Slate Digital VMS ML-1 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a matte black finish that is designed to be used with the Virtual Recording Studio (VRS) or VMS (Virtual Microphone System). With the least amount of distortion possible, the microphone records a linear frequency response between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. It can act as the blank canvas that you would use to apply the digital color of Slate’s microphone emulations in this manner. In fact, the microphone seeks to provide previously unaffordable, ideal mic/pre combinations at your disposal when used in conjunction with the VRS or VMS.

Virtualization Of Microphone Audio

A variety of valuable microphone emulations that are frequently utilized for voices are included with the ML-1. Included in your order are models of the U47, U67, SM7, 251, and other well-known microphones. Slate provides software copies of the German 76 and the iconic British 73 preamps for use as preamps.

Low-Latency Recordings

If you use a low-latency interface with the microphone, you should not hear any audible monitoring delay through the VMS software because none of the processing included with the microphone should contribute latency to the audio signal. High-speed USB or Thunderbolt can be used to accomplish this low-latency operation, which allows for 96 kHz recording at the smallest buffer size.

Mac and Windows Compatible

The software works with Mac and Windows systems. For Mac, it’s recommended you’re running OS X 10.9 or later. For Windows, you’ll need Windows 7 and above. VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats are all supported.

Overview of Mic Models Included

• FG-47: This mic model recreates a venerated vintage tube microphone with a thick, full-bodied low end, rich and present midrange, and a smooth top end. This mic works well on lead vocals, kick drums, drum kits overall, guitars, horns, and strings.
• FG-M7: A combination of a dynamic microphone made famous by Michael Jackson and the tube stage of a classic 47, this model offers a punchy, crisp sound with a cutting midrange.
• FG-800: This is a recreation of a popular modern tube microphone, used often on hip hop and pop vocals. It’s quite airy and bright, though the bottom-end is warm, resulting in a timbre that sounds polished right from the source. In addition to vocals, this model shines on acoustic guitars and drum overheads.
• FG-251: This model recreates a well-regarded vintage tube microphone with a crisp, yet warm sound. In addition to vocals, try this model on electric guitars, acoustic guitars, drums, and more.
• FG-800M: Slightly darker and fatter than the FG-800, this model captures the feeling of an older model with a Japanese tube stage. Use this when you like the sound of the FG-800, but want to mitigate brightness and sibilance.
• FG-67: This model emulates a classic 67 microphone, giving you the dark, bold, and thick sound that mic often delivers. Vocals, pianos, and horns can all benefit from the FG-67, or you can use it as your room mic model for drum kits.
• FG-269: This emulation captures a mic with the same circuit as the 67, but with a different tube stage. The result is an open and clear sound in the same German style of the 67 and 47 models.
• FG-12: Taking its cues from a classic Austrian microphone, this model delivers both a rich and smooth sound.