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SLATE DIGITAL VIRTUAL MICROPHONE SYSTEM

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF MICROPHONES

Imagine having a world-class mic locker full of the most classic microphones from the history of the recording industry.
Well, you can stop imagining.
We are proud to announce the Virtual Microphone System – a hybrid system that utilizes an extremely transparent condenser microphone, a sonically neutral preamp, and a plugin module that works in concert with our hardware to replicate some of the world’s finest and most sought-after microphones and preamps.

ML-1
The ML-1 is an extremely high definition, ultra linear, large diaphragm condenser microphone. It has extremely precise transparent reproduction, flat frequency response, and super wide bandwidth, mak- ing it the ideal blank canvas on which to impart the colorful vibe of classic tube and condenser micro- phones. The capsule proximity effect precisely replicates the classic cardioid of vintage large diaphragm mics.

THE MICS:
FG-47: This mic will take you back in time. It’s lush, warm, fat, present, and BIG sounding. If you have a wimpy source, it gets fixed with this mic. It doesn’t have that modern sizzly top-end air, but it takes EQ in the top end like a champion. I love adding some Custom Series 10 kHz when using this mic. By pushing the intensity, it gets even darker, moodier, and a bit more saturated. Don’t just use this microphone on vocals. Put it on drums as a room mic. Put it on the outside of a kick. Put it on horns, strings.

FG-800: The FG-800 is based on a solid performing studio vocal mic. This is a bright and airy microphone. That airy, clear, bright tone works perfectly in a pop mix with no EQ needed. When this mic works, nothing will sound as good. And it actually works a lot, even on modern male rock vocals.

FG-251: The FG-251 sounds so good on just about everything. It’s the perfect balance of top, middle, and bottom. There is something so flattering about this mic that every singer just sounds better than they do in the actual room. The intensity is really fun with this one. This mic pairs well with both preamps, so try them both using the VMR A->B system.
VMS now includes the Classic Tubes 2 expansion pack!

FG-12: The FG-12 emulates an Austrian classic known for being incredibly smooth and rich-sounding. Slate chose an absolutely incredible mic to model that is the perfect representation of this famous tone.

FG-800M: The FG-800M emulates an older Japanese tube mic and is slightly fatter and darker than the stock FG-800. If you love the FG-800 but wish it was a tad less sibilant and bright, you’re gonna love this.

FG-M7:The FG-M7 takes one of the most famous dynamic vocal mics used by artists like Michael Jackson, and adds the tube stage of the classic 47 making it extremely punchy, crisp, with incredible mids that cut through the mix. Definitely gonna be a favorite!

FG-269: The FG-269 emulates an extremely rare German classic that shares much of the same circuit as the 67, but has a different tube that makes it more open and clear. This is one of the best sounding vocal mics I’ve ever heard.

FG67: The FG-67 emulates a German classic known for being bold, slightly dark, and thick. This is amazing as a vocal mic, room mic, horn mic, piano mic, and is probably my favorite on toms.

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. The Virtual Microphone System collapses the wall standing between audio engineers and expensive world-class audio tools, allowing them access to the virtual microphone locker of their dreams for under a thousand dollars.

SLATE DIGITAL VMS VIRTUAL MICROPHONE SYSTEM FEATURES

✓ A hybrid microphone and preamp modeling system that gives you access to virtually any signal path tone you can imagine
✓ System includes an extremely transparent and totally flat ML-1 cardioid condenser microphone
✓ Totally neutral VMS-ONE preamp ensures minimal coloration, giving you a clean slate for pre-
✓ amp modeling
✓ VMS plugin software lets you completely change the tonal characteristics of your recording, even after the fact
✓ Choose from a collection of classic vintage mic and preamp models as well as unique models for advanced recording techniques

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
✓ ML-1 large diaphragm condenser microphone
✓ Shock mount
✓ Microphone/shock mount case
✓ Microphone preamp base unit
✓ Microphone preamp power supply
✓ Software redemption passcode postcard