Virtual microphone system virtual microphone system. So the slate c800 and the sony sound almost the same. The vms one microphone preamplifier is fully linear and totally transparent with impeccable phase response designed to be used with the vms modeling system. Nov 30, 2017 in this video, i demonstrate slate digital s new virtual mic system, classic tubes 3 mic pack, as well as cycling through all of the mics on fingerpicked acoustic guitar, vocals, and also showing. Slate digital s virtual microphone system is one huge leap toward a new frontier of hybrid audio engineering equipment. The slate digital vms ml1 modeling microphone is a state of the art cardioid condenser microphone that was designed to be ultra linear, high resolution, and clean. Pmland professional studio camera photography video acrylic clapboard dry erase director film movie clapper board slate with white black sticks 10 x 12 inch 3. Vms software 15 vms software system overview the virtual mix rack system is a modular architecture that allows the use of processing units, the modules, within a rack platform, the virtual mix rack plugin. Jun 24, 2017 slate s vms, a combination of software algorithms, a neutralsounding hardware preamp, and condenser mic which according to slate has the flattest possible frequency response had only a single competitor, the townsend labs sphere l22 mms. By default, you can locate the user manuals in the applications folder under the manufacturer name.
Setting up a few mics to shootout with the new slate digital virtual mic system. Combine it with your favorite neutralsounding preamp, and it gives you a worldclass virtual mic locker at an amazing price. Steven slate from slate digital presents the vms virtual microphone system. Feb 07, 2018 this is a direct comparison of both the antelope audio edge microphone and the slate digital ml1. Slate digital first launched the virtual microphone system vms it was. The slate digital ml1 large diaphragm modeling microphone is arguably the most important part of the virtual microphone system, because everything starts here. Slate digital ml1 large diaphragm modeling microphone. This video will show you step by step on how to get up and running with your slate digital software. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system by kyzer. Vms virtual microphone system by steven slate digital test 2. Questions about the slate digital vms virtual microphone system. Slate digital vms classic tubes 3 mic pack demonstration.
Shop slate digital vms one microphone from vintage king. Setting up your virtual microphone system slate digital. The ml1 microphone is the centerpiece of the virtual microphone system. 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. The fg47 recreates the sound of one of the most famous vintage tube microphones in the history of audio. Can i use the microphone or preamplifier separately.
The vms package ships with the ml1 mic, matching suspension shockmount, a hard case for the mic and shockmount, the vms one preamp, a power supply, and a card which contains the ilok licence activation code for the vms software. Using the vrs8 and vms microphones, youll be able to track through worldclass microphones, preamps, equalizers, and more in real time. They worked tirelessly on a bunch of possible solutions, but we got it done in the end and im. Slate digital, townsend labs, antelope audio i am about to make my first virtual microphone purchase and wanted to see if anyone has had a chance to compare the modelling done by the three that i know of so far that have virtual microphones. When used with the ml1, it provides the ultimate reference signal for the slate digital mic and preamp modeling software.
What you get with the vms is a highquality, large capsule condenser mic, a dedicated ultra linear mic pre and a plugin which contains the modelled mics. Get the guaranteed best price on condenser microphones like the slate digital vms virtual microphone system at musicians friend. Slate digital virtual microphone system sound on sound. In this video, i demonstrate slate digital s new virtual mic system, classic tubes 3 mic pack, as well as cycling through all of the mics on fingerpicked acoustic guitar, vocals, and also showing. The ml1 large single diaphragm condenser mic, the vms one ultra linear mic preamp and extra additions to the slate virtual mix rack vmr which made up the software component of the vms. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. The all access pass includes all of the awardwinning slate plugins, worth thousands of dollars. The slate digital virtual recording studio ships with a year license of the all access pass. Slate digital virtual microphone system audiotechnology. Combining the analog and digital worlds, slate set out to create a revolutionary kind of microphone.
Sweetwaters sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Its known for its punchy midrange and smooth top end, which is why it is a top choice on guitar and snare drum. Slate digital ml 2 mic and classic instrument collection. Slate digital provides digital software and hardware solutions to the entertainment industry. An ilok2 is required for any of slate digital s plugins.
Slate digital virtual buss compressors virtual microphone system user guide. Included is a largediaphragm capacitor microphone, a standalone hardware preamp, and the allimportant modelling software, which is downloaded from the slate digital web site. Slate s vms, a combination of software algorithms, a neutralsounding hardware preamp, and condenser mic which according to slate has the flattest possible frequency response had only a single competitor, the townsend labs sphere l22 mms. Having some problems was wondering if others are having. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system sweetwater. Nov 14, 2018 slate digital vms torrent combining high end hardware with meticulously designed software, vms isnt opening a door to a new frontier, its kicking that door down. As i have it right in front of me, the slate digital vms consists of a large. Extreme care was taken to ensure that the capsules were aligned for each source during the comparison. When coupled with the slate ml1 microphone and vms software, the virtual microphone system gives you access to the sonics of those very mics we just talked. All algorithms were designed according to the ml1, ml2 and vms one preamp specs. Virtual microphone system quick start slate digital. Vms quick start by steven slate this quick start guide will help you get acquainted with your vms so you can start making the best sounding music with it, fast. Vms ml2 quick start by steven slate getting to know the mics s57 vintage the model is a recreation of an early 80s dynamic 57, perhaps one of the most famous dynamic microphones in audio history. Howto remove a license from a dongle to use it with ilok cloud how to transfer a license from ilok cloud to your physical ilok dongle activate and use my plugins with an ilok dongle.
Virtual microphone system ml1 vintage edition slate digital. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system reverb. Slate digital vms ml1 largediaphragm modeling microphone. Connect the output of the vms one to a line level input of your interface using a trs or xlr cable. Dec 05, 2016 the slate digital vms virtual microphone system includes an extremely transparent microphone, a sonically neutral preamp, and slate s amazing vms microphonepreamp modeling software and it puts. Slate digitals virtual microphone system, by simple virtue of its introduction, was set to turn the audio engineering world on its head. Connect the output of the vms one to a line level input of your interface using a trs or xlr. The slate vms comes as a package of both hardware and software.
Slate digital presents the virtual recording studio a hybrid system of state of the art hardware and digitally modeled software products that allows audio engineers to have the studio of their dreams. After the unboxing video, many of you asked for some samplestests of this new microphone. Slate pro audio slate digital since nebula doesnt have a hardware capture source such as the slate ml1 and vms dual preamp, nor does it have the ability to produce the same type of algorithm as what happens in the vms due to the fact that that the vms algorithm includes a very complex physical modeling process of the microphone in every. Combining high end hardware with meticulously designed software, vms isnt opening a door to a new frontier, its kicking that door down. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system overview by. In business since 2008, they strive to produce innovative products of exceptional quality. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items.
They are both characterized by a flat response and intended to be used with the vms software components. In the vmr system architecture, the rack and the modules are independent. The slate digital vms virtual microphone system includes a supertransparent microphone and slates impressive vms microphonepreamp modeling software. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system musicians. Review slate vms virtual microphone system youtube. Microphone modelling simulations are a burgeoning new field in digital music technology. If the software is broken out from the microphone we can no longer guarantee high quality accurate emulations. Virtual microphone system user guide slate digital. Very few recording engineers ever get to own all of the microphones or preamps theyd like to have, but with the slate. This ultralinear, sonically neutral largediaphragm condenser mic captures even the loudest sounds with clinical precision the perfect blank canvas to use with slate digitals microphone emulations. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system audio chocolate. The slate digital vms virtual microphone system includes an extremely transparent microphone, a sonically neutral preamp, and slates amazing vms microphone preamp modeling software and it puts a worldclass virtual mic locker in your recording rig at an amazing price.
Take a look at my process into producing vocals with the slate digital vms. While i think vms does a good job capturing the characteristics, frequency response and so forth, there is something missing. Below, you will find links to manuals for slate digital and eiosis. The ml2 microphone is in place to ensure that the sound source is an optimal starting point with the same referenced used for the algorithms.
The virtual mix rack plugin or vmr which hosts the modules. When slate digital first launched the virtual microphone system vms it was a 3 part solution. With a shockmounted mylar capsule sputtered in gold and custommade components, the ml1 is not just any ordinary microphone. In the vrs8 panel you can control wordclock source and frequency, hardware monitoring, daw output level to your mix. Feb 18, 2016 steven slate from slate digital presents the vms virtual microphone system.
View all results for slate digital vms at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Our pick of microphone modelling technologies that give you instant. Microphone modelling antelope, slate, townsend labs. Slate digital have taken that idea and built a complete system which removes as many of those variables as possible. Mar 16, 2017 slate digital have taken that idea and built a complete system which removes as many of those variables as possible.
It has a thick and fullbodied low end, rich and present. Now you can experience the slate virtual recording studio including our vms ml2 instrument mic models. To me most models the vms emulates, sound sonically, pretty much spot on with the real one, or at least as close as you in most cases need it to be to do the job. Important if your interface has built in mic preamps or instrument inputs, be sure to read its manual to ensure you are using the interface input as a line level input and not as a mic preamp or instrument level input. Slate digital vms one preamp professional audio design, inc. Vms audio comparison we went to worldfamous nrg recording studios to compare the vms fg251 and fg47 to real vintage microphones on male and female vocals, acoustic guitar and drums. This large diaphragm mic has a shockmounted, gold sputtered, 6micron capsule and a state of the art fet circuit path that ensures the most linear, flat, and clean blank canvas response. It accomplishes this with a shock mounted, edge terminated, 6 micron, gold sputtered capsule that is meticulously tested to ensure the most pristine tone. Micpreamp modeling hardwaresoftware hybrid system with largediaphragm condenser mic. Well, although it provided very useable results, i felt that on this particular microphone the differences were greater than with all the others. The vms is a combination of a reference microphone and preampconverter that captures information at the source that is greater than the information contained in the modeled mic. Connect your ml1 to the input of the vms one with a xlr cable. Vms we used the slate, blue encore 300 condenser and the sure. Welcome to the microphone locker of your dreams slate digital.
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