Is Air FOR using with old-style mics, or does it emulate their sound? I was assuming it emulates, using any mic. But I don't know much.. . . Yes, different pres and from what I read a different implementation of the Air feature, but since I don't have any vintage ribbons or tube mics, I suspect the Air is never going to get a lot of use in either case. . . .
Focusrite says it's an emulation of their older analog preamp's sound, like the ISA One, I guess. To me any "lift" in the upper register suggests it's going to be something you might want with those mic designs that have a "warm" sound, i.e., their response curve rolls off noticeably. I've only got a couple of newer LDCs and they have a little bump up top, if anything. I don't mean you wouldn't find a use for it, and I'll give it a try if I get one of the F'rites, but it's just not something I've thought would be "decider" kind of feature. Maybe if I recorded female vocalists with great voices I'd have more interest....Is Air FOR using with old-style mics, or does it emulate their sound? I was assuming it emulates, using any mic. But I don't know much.