Revolutionizing Studio Recording with Cutting-edge Mic Emulations
The Slate Digital ML-1A elevates the company’s renowned modeling microphone to new heights, offering a comprehensive collection of impeccable mic emulations. This large-diaphragm condenser microphone excels in a wide range of studio applications, from vocals and acoustic instruments to drum kits. It features ultra-low self-noise, ensuring pristine recordings with minimal unwanted artifacts. Additionally, its 3-position Pad switch significantly expands headroom, allowing you to capture sources up to 145dB without distortion. Slate’s updated VMS software enhances the ML-1A’s capabilities with Microphone Model Morphing, a Proximity slider, a Rumble Filter slider, and a mono-to-stereo Width control. The ML-1A comes with over 35 meticulously crafted mic models, including the exceptional Radio France Signature collection, the Classic 87 Expansion Pack, and more — additional mic models are just a software update away, as Slate adds them to the VMS catalogue. With a redesigned grille and housing, the Slate Digital ML-1A empowers you to experiment, refine, and perfect your sounds without compromise.
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Slate’s industry-leading modeling mic gets a major-league upgrade
The ML-1A represents a substantial upgrade over its predecessor. For starters, it features an impressive 8dB self-noise rating, allowing you to capture every nuance of sound with minimal unwanted sonic artifacts. The microphone is also equipped with a 3-position Pad switch offering 0dB, -10dB, and -20dB settings, enabling you to tackle whisper-quiet sounds and extremely loud sources — up to 145dB — with equal aplomb. Finally, the ML-1A boasts updated aesthetics, including a sleeker housing, a cool blue color palette, and a redesigned grille.
A world-class virtual mic locker at your fingertips
What would you pay for a locker full of coveted, mint-condition vintage microphones and high-end modern classics? While you’re calculating that, let us introduce you to an enticing alternative: Slate Digital’s VMS Virtual Microphone System. Powered by VMS, the ML-1A equips you with over 35 mic models right out of the gate, including the iconic sounds of the Classic Tubes 3 Expansion pack, with the ability to grow your virtual locker as Slate updates and expands the VMS inventory. You can also add rich saturation and depth to your recordings with selectable virtual preamps, all with real-time control, from tracking to mixdown.
The ML-1A brings several exciting updates to the VMS platform, including Microphone Model Morphing, which allows you to blend the characteristics of two models into unique sonic textures. The updated software also features a Proximity slider for precise control over the mic’s low-frequency response and a Rumble Filter slider to eliminate unwanted low-end noise. Additionally, the mono-to-stereo Width control spreads vocals across the stereo spectrum, creating an engaging contrast with background vocals. Everyone here at Sweetwater is thrilled about the newest features of Slate Digital VMS. Use this stellar system on your next project, and you will be too.
Blackbird Mics Expansion Pack
- oB-47: A 47-style mic known for infusing any sound source with its musically full sound
- oB-251: Modeled after what many consider to be the greatest vocal mic ever made
- oB-67: This warm, rich-sounding mic may be just the thing you need to take male vocal tracks from good to great
- oB-12: The highs and lows of this classic tube mic have been tamed for an even more mix-ready sound
- oB-49: Dense and deep, this mic adds body to vocals like no other
Classic 87 Expansion Pack
- oSD-87 MK I: The legendary 87 now with even more vintage panache
- oSD-87 MK II: A newer 87 with pristine sound quality and clear tone
- oSD-87 Ai: Slate Digital's take on an 87 featuring a subtle 10kHz boost
Classic Tubes 3 Expansion Pack
- oFG-49: Iconic German tube mic that adds punch to any percussion or vocal track
- oFG-67 MKII: A darker-sounding 67 model that is renowned for the vintage character it lends to vocals, piano, and brass
- oFG-37A: The famous vintage Japanese tube microphone that sounds amazing on seemingly everything
- oFG-44: A classic ribbon mic, but with a cardioid polar pattern and custom tube stage for more of that beloved tube saturation
- oFG-47 MKII: A smoother high end and more robust low mid than the original
Strongroom London Expansion Pack
- oSD-414 BU: A reference-grade 414-style mic which is a renowned studio workhorse
- oSD-414 EB: Any acoustic instrument instantly shines with this 414-style mic
- oSD-12 VR: A C12-style tube mic sporting an upgraded capsule
- oSD-47 FET: This 47-style mic is ideal for guitar cabs, bass amps, and any other bright-sounding source with a high SPL
- oSD-4038: A 4038-style mic with that unmistakable British sound
Slate Digital VMS ML-1A Features:
- Elevates Slate Digital’s original ML-1 large-diaphragm modeling mic to new heights
- Excels in a wide range of studio applications, from vocals and acoustic instruments to drum kits
- Impressive 8dB self-noise rating ensures pristine recordings with minimal unwanted artifacts
- 3-position Pad switch enables you to capture sources up to 145dB without distortion
- Microphone Model Morphing blends the characteristics of 2 models into unique sonic textures
- Proximity slider provides precise control over the mic’s low-frequency response
- Rumble Filter slider eliminates unwanted low-end noise
- Mono-to-stereo Width control spreads vocals across the stereo spectrum
- Comes with 35+ meticulously crafted mic models, including the Blackbird Mics Expansion Pack, the Strongroom London Expansion Pack, and much more
- Access to the ever-expanding mic sim catalogue is just an update away, as new models are added
- Selectable virtual preamps add rich saturation and depth, all with real-time control
- Updated aesthetics with a sleeker housing, a cool blue color palette, and a redesigned grille
- Includes a 3-month Complete Access Bundle subscription for instant access to plug-ins from Slate Digital, Solid State Logic, and Harrison Audio
