{"title":"Slate Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlate Digital built its name modelling analogue hardware in software, and the Virtual Microphone System took that approach into hardware. Rather than making a microphone with its own character, Slate built one designed to be as neutral as possible, so modelling software can shape it into the classic microphones in the model library convincingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reasoning is straightforward. A model can turn a neutral capture into something specific, but it cannot remove colour that is already baked into the recording. The ML-1 is the front end of that system, and it is a genuinely different proposition from buying a microphone with a fixed voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments carries Slate Digital hardware. Orders ship free, local pickup is available in Miami, and financing is offered at checkout. Call 844-687-4208 with questions about the system.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"slate-digital-vms-ml-1a-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone","title":"Slate Digital VMS ML-1A Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVMS ML-1A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003edeliberately neutral large diaphragm condenser microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e, built as the front end of the Virtual Microphone System. Rather than having its own voice, it is designed to be as uncoloured as possible so modelling software can shape it into other microphones convincingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA microphone designed to have no character, on purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Virtual Microphone System 2 The world's best modeling microphone got a major upgrade. An industry-shaker when it was first released, the original ML-1 microphone offered the ability to flawlessly emultate the color and tone of over 25 handpicked vintage microphones, covering everything from modern studio staples to classic ribbon mics. Now, the brand-new ML-1A and newly designed Virtual Microphone System plugin takes that same functionality and makes it even more powerful. The ML-1A The ML-1A is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone that's best suited for capturing everything from vocals to live instruments to drum kits and every other use case in between. The ML-1A packs all its punch into a sleeker, smaller shell than that of its predecessor, with a dark grey metallic body and redesigned grille. Beyond the noteworthy aesthetic differences, the main feature change on the ML-1A is the new three-position 0dB\/-10 dB \/-20 dB pad switch. Up to 145dB SPL can be captured with the-20dB pad engaged. The ML-1A also has lower self-noise to provide the user with an even cleaner recording experience. Virtual Microphone System The virutal mic model user experience has also been significantly improved, with all the mic models now housed together in one self-contained plugin. Compared to the microphone modules in VMR for the ML-1 mic, the new VMS plugin provides the following additional features: · Microphone Model Morphing · New Proximity slider · Low-frequency roll-off selector · Mono-to-stereo widener to spread vocals across the stereo spectrum And if that wasn't enough, the ML-1A comes bundled with the brand-new Radio France Signature mic pack. To help celebrate our company's French roots, we modeled ten incredible microphones from the inventory at the legendary Radio France network HQ. From studio staples to an 'indestructable' mic and the biggest ribbon mic ever made, the mics in this pack are designed to make the human voice sound great.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlate Digital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVMS ML-1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlate Digital limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Would I Want a Microphone With No Character?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause modelling cannot remove character that is already there. A model can shape a neutral capture into a 47 or a 251, but it cannot undo the colour of a microphone that already sounds like something specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDoes It Work Without the Software?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt functions as a large diaphragm condenser on its own, and a neutral one. But the reason to buy it is the modelling system, and using it standalone gives up most of the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Is This Different From Buying the Actual Microphones?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCost and space. One microphone plus software covers a model library that would otherwise be many five-figure microphones. What you give up is the physical circuit behaviour of the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Slate Digital\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlate Digital built its reputation on modelling analogue hardware in software, and the Virtual Microphone System took that approach into hardware. 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