Robertt8
Well-known member
What do you guys think of these? In theory, they'd save you a lot of money over buying a ton of good mics, but How good are they?
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EVEykel
New member
In the very limited experience that I've had with them, they don't work. You're much better off just buying a decent mic to begin with. You can't turn an SM57 into a Neumann.
cstockdale
supafly killa homey
in theory, if you got a really flat-response, transparent mic it might work better, but it would have to be a really good mic to start with. All it can do is modify the input signal, and if the input came from a sm57, you've already lost so much sound to begin with. Even though it says it can "level" the mic that you started with, if the subtle nuance wasn't recorded in the first place, I don't know how a software program could put it in there.
I tried downloading a crack of Antares Mic Modeller so i could give it a test drive, but it never installed properly. It is something I would never buy without trying for a while first. But now I see that they have a 10-day demo available. I may actually give it a whirl ...it is tempting just to see how well it works.
i would approach it like I do my Johnson J-station ... I don't expect it to sound exactly like the source it is modelling, but if it gives you nice, workable sounds, it is a great tool. I could never dream of owning more than 2-3 $300 condensers, let alone trying to get a GOOD one, and the idea of a mic cabinet is just a pipe dream
I tried downloading a crack of Antares Mic Modeller so i could give it a test drive, but it never installed properly. It is something I would never buy without trying for a while first. But now I see that they have a 10-day demo available. I may actually give it a whirl ...it is tempting just to see how well it works.
i would approach it like I do my Johnson J-station ... I don't expect it to sound exactly like the source it is modelling, but if it gives you nice, workable sounds, it is a great tool. I could never dream of owning more than 2-3 $300 condensers, let alone trying to get a GOOD one, and the idea of a mic cabinet is just a pipe dream
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DJL
Self Banned
They don't sound like the real thing, but their fun to paly with.Robertt8 said:
Booda
Master of the Obvious
I actualy have it... works pretty damn good. I've Actually modeld my mics that I have and yes they do sound like each other. In situations like this you should really only listen to people who have used them for periods of time... I'm not saying I'm the know all on this, But before you discard it, wait till you hear from people who have extensively used it that say it sucks. & why. (I don't think that'll happen) Like all the people that recommend the C1 and then say "& some day I hope to have one too."
It's basically like a very intelligent EQ. If all you have is a few 57s and a condenser it'll be of help. My opinion is to only use it on a few tracks here and there... I use it on Kick (c1000- D112 or ATM25) & sometimes snare (57 to MD441).
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It's basically like a very intelligent EQ. If all you have is a few 57s and a condenser it'll be of help. My opinion is to only use it on a few tracks here and there... I use it on Kick (c1000- D112 or ATM25) & sometimes snare (57 to MD441).
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willovercome
New member
i think you nailed it 'intelligent EQ'. don't expect these things to revolutionize your mic. they may add some nice sound, but i look at all thes modelers as fun toys that SOMETIMES add a cool effect or EQ and they only work if you have lots of time to mess around with the sound.
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Rockr56
New member
I use it and whether or not it actually makes my SM 58 sound like a Rode or a Neumann doesn't matter to me. It DOES make my recordings sound better. It's great for me in my little apt. on my PC. It's all about making do with whay you have and trusting your ears.