Slate Digital VMS ML-1A Modeling Microphone

Introducing the Virtual Microphone System 2

The world’s best modeling microphone has received a major upgrade.

A game-changer when it first launched, the original ML-1 microphone offered the ability to flawlessly emulate the color and tone of over 25 carefully selected vintage microphones, covering everything from modern studio essentials to classic ribbon mics. Now, the brand-new ML-1A and newly designed Virtual Microphone System plugin take that same functionality and make it even more powerful.

The ML-1A

The ML-1A is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone ideal for capturing everything from vocals to live instruments to drum kits and every other use case in between. The ML-1A packs all its power into a sleeker, smaller body than its predecessor, featuring a dark grey metallic finish and a redesigned grille.

Beyond the notable aesthetic changes, the main feature update on the ML-1A is the new three-position 0 dB/ -10 dB / -20 dB pad switch. It can capture up to 145dB SPL with the -20dB pad engaged. The ML-1A also has lower self-noise to provide an even cleaner recording experience.

Virtual Microphone System

The virtual mic model user experience has also been significantly improved, with all mic models now housed together in one standalone plugin.

Compared to the microphone modules in VMR for the ML-1 mic, the new VMS plugin offers the following additional features:

• Microphone Model Morphing to blend the characteristics of two microphone models and create an entirely new sound
• New "Proximity" slider that applies the characteristic low-frequency boost that naturally occurs when placing the microphone closer to the sound source
• Low-frequency roll-off selector to remove unwanted rumble in certain situations
• Mono-to-stereo widener to spread vocals across the stereo field, useful for adding contrast to background vocals

And if that wasn’t enough, the ML-1A comes bundled with the brand-new Radio France Signature mic pack. To celebrate our company’s French heritage, we modeled 10 incredible microphones from the collection at the legendary Radio France network headquarters. From studio staples to an ‘indestructible’ mic and the largest ribbon mic ever made, the mics in this pack are designed to make the human voice sound exceptional.

Included with your mic:

Radio France Signature Mic Pack *NEW*

• RF-X25: Open-air sound, great for piano, acoustic instruments, and vocals

• RF-88: Detailed bass response, excellent for kick drums, vocals, and more

• RF-BB6: Flagship tube mic designed for a modern, present vocal sound

• RF-21B: France’s go-to mic for reporters and field recording

• RF-149: Outstanding for vocals as well as acoustic instruments

• RF-H64: The soloist’s microphone, well-balanced for speech pickup

• RF-H64 Bonnette: H64 with pop filter for subtle high-end roll-off

• RF Améthyste: Modern, present sound with airy highs and emphasized lows

• RF-42B Voix: The world’s largest ribbon mic, set to ‘Voice’ mode

• RF-42B Musique: The world’s largest ribbon mic, set to ‘Music’ mode

Classic Tubes 1 + 2

• FG-47
• FG-M7
• FG-800
• FG-251
• FG-800M
• FG-269
• FG-12
• FG-67

Virtual Preamp Collection

• FG-73
• FG-76

Slate Digital ML-1A Features

Ultra-linear, sonically neutral large-diaphragm condenser microphone

Works with the Virtual Microphone System plugin to recreate the sound and tone of up to 36 vintage microphones, all available in the Complete Access Bundle subscription

Three-position 0 dB/ -10 dB / -20 dB pad switch; can handle up to 145 dB SPL with the -20 dB pad engaged

• Lower self-noise (8dB) for cleaner recordings
• Updated design; new color and unique grille shape
• Included licenses: Radio France Signature mic pack, Classic Tubes 1 & 2 mic packs, Virtual Preamp Collection.