What mics come with the Slate VMS?
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What mics come with the Slate VMS?
The system includes the ML-1, an extremely transparent large-diaphragm condenser microphone, and the VMS-ONE, a sonically neutral preamplifier.
Are slate mics good?
As an experiment we did try the mic through some different pres, a valve EQ and compression without using any modelling and the results were very good. It’s a high-quality mic and, although without some help it sounds a bit sterile, you may well find that for certain moments that is exactly what you want.
Does slate ml-1 come with software?
Slate Digital ML-1 Features: Ultra-linear, sonically neutral large-diaphragm condenser microphone. Combine it with the included VMS mic/preamp modeling software for unlimited sonic options.
Is the ML 1 worth it?
Great mic all on it’s own. Coupled with slate plug ins and maybe even VRS8 it’s amazing for the money invested. Absolutely great choice for those of us that simply haven’t got 100K to drop on a bunch of studio mics. Highly recommended.
Does Slate Digital mic need phantom power?
Phantom Power is required to operate the ML-1 Microphone included in the VMS System. If you aren’t getting any signal from the ML- 1, please ensure you have turned the +48v Switch ON and the LED indicator is glowing.
Do you need the VMS-ONE preamp?
To get the most out of your Slate Virtual Microphone System, you need the flattest signal possible. That’s why you need a VMS-ONE preamp. Tailor-made for Slate’s ML-1 microphone, the VMS-ONE boasts state-of-the-art amplifiers that give you the most linear, transparent signal possible.
What is a virtual microphone?
A virtual microphone is, in fact, a “real” microphone that relies on digital signal processing (DSP) to create facsimiles of the sound pickup characteristics and frequency response of another microphone.
How do I set up a virtual microphone?
Setting Up Your Virtual Microphone System
- Connect your ML-1 to the input of the VMS ONE with a XLR cable.
- Connect the output of the VMS ONE to a LINE LEVEL INPUT of your interface using a TRS or XLR cable.
- The ML-1 microphone requires phantom power (+48v) to operate.
- Make sure the VMS-ONE INPUT switch is set to MIC.
Can you use slate VMS without preamp?
Get to know them! To get the most out of your Slate Virtual Microphone System, you need the flattest signal possible. That’s why you need a VMS-ONE preamp. Tailor-made for Slate’s ML-1 microphone, the VMS-ONE boasts state-of-the-art amplifiers that give you the most linear, transparent signal possible.
How do you set up a slate VMS?
What is Slate Digital VMs virtual microphone?
The Slate Digital VMS Virtual Microphone System includes an extremely transparent microphone, a sonically neutral preamp, and Slate’s amazing VMS microphone/preamp modeling software — and it puts a world-class virtual mic locker in your recording rig at an amazing price. Everyone here at Sweetwater is very excited about Slate Digital VMS.
What is a Virtual Microphone system?
The Virtual Microphone System. The “VMS” is a hybrid system that utilizes an extremely transparent condenser microphone, a sonically-neutral preamp, and state-of-the-art digital processing suite that recreates the tone of classic microphones and preamps.
How do I experience the slate virtual recording studio?
Now you can experience the Slate Virtual Recording Studio including our VMS ML-1 mic models. Click below to go to the VRS Experience page where you can download all the Slate plugins including demos of our VMS microphone plugins, as well as a multitrack session recorded with VMS mics through our VRS8 interface.
What kind of microphone models does slate offer?
This delivers a coloration-free signal that, when routed through Slate’s VMS microphone/preamp modeling software, gives you a mouthwatering selection of microphone models ranging from coveted tube classics (the FG-47 and FG-251) to a modern ultra-fidelity condenser (the FG-800).
