Slate Digital released the ML-2A matched pair so engineers can emulate a massive mic locker without spending a fortune on vintage gear.
Hardware improvements and physical features
Hardware improvements and physical features
- The set features matched small-diaphragm capacitors, and the units utilize premium components to upgrade the previous ML-2 design.
- It rocks a wider dynamic range, and the brand promises the mics deliver polished sonic detail for critical listening.
- Switches for a -20dB pad and high-pass filtering are onboard, so the hardware can handle loud sources without breaking a sweat.
- They included a mounting bar in the box, which makes the setup of coincident stereo arrays much easier for the user.
- The ML-2A pairs with the VMS plugin, and the software replicates the audio of popular designs alongside rare vintage units.
- Processing has zero latency, so engineers can audition sounds during tracking or swap models while mixing the project.
- The library currently holds 27 mic profiles, and the list includes simulations of gear from Shure, Sennheiser, and Neumann.
- Users can blend models as needed, and it is even possible to adjust the proximity effect to tweak the tone.
- Chad Carrier says the new generation offers extended headroom, and he claims it unlocks their entire library of mic models.
- The box includes three months of the Complete Access Bundle, which features over 150 plugins from Slate Digital and SSL.
- Dealers are selling the matched pairs now, and the price sits at 358.80 Pounds or 399 Euros for the package.
