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Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone for Slate Digital VMS Virtual Microphone System
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Make It Sound like Any Classic Mic

The Slate Digital ML-1 is at the heart of your VMS system, providing a gateway to a vast array of classic microphones. This ultra-linear, sonically neutral large-diaphragm condenser mic captures even the loudest sounds with clinical precision — the perfect blank canvas to use with Slate Digital’s microphone emulations. Beyond that, the ML-1 accurately reproduces the proximity effect of a vintage large-diaphragm condenser in cardioid mode. When combined with a Slate Digital VMS-ONE mic preamp or VRS8 audio interface, and their incredible VMS software, the ML-1 supplies you with unprecedented sonic flexibility.

Tailor-made for Slate’s Virtual Microphone System

The ML-1 is a perfect match for Slate’s Virtual Microphone System. Whether you use it with Slate’s VRS8 audio interface or your own clean-sounding preamp, this mic delivers a coloration-free signal. And when you combine it with the included VMS microphone/preamp modeling software, it gives you a staggering selection of microphone models ranging from coveted tube classics (the FG-47 and FG-251) to a modern ultra-fidelity condenser (the FG-800).

Slate Digital VMS is your virtual high-end mic locker

What would you pay for a locker full of coveted, mint-condition vintage microphones and high-end modern classics? While you’re calculating that, we’d like to tell you about an alluring alternative. The Slate Digital VMS Virtual Microphone System includes a super-transparent microphone and Slate’s impressive VMS microphone/preamp modeling software. Combine it with your favorite neutral-sounding preamp, and it gives you a world-class virtual mic locker at an amazing price. Everyone here at Sweetwater is excited about Slate Digital VMS. Use it on your next project, and you will be too.

Included Microphones:

  • FG-47
  • FG-M7
  • FG-800
  • FG-251
  • FG-800M
  • FG-269
  • FG-12
  • FG-67
Slate Digital VMS emulates a vast array of classic microphones.

Slate Digital ML-1 Features:

  • Ultra-linear, sonically neutral large-diaphragm condenser microphone
  • Combine it with the included VMS mic/preamp modeling software for unlimited sonic options
  • Accurately reproduces the proximity effect of a vintage large-diaphragm condenser in cardioid mode
  • Gives you more control over your recorded sounds during mixdown
  • Supplies you with unprecedented sonic flexibility
  • Includes licenses for Classic Tubes 1 & 2 and Virtual Preamp Collection

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Diaphragm Size: 1.10" (28mm) Large Diaphragm, 6-micron capsule
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 20mV/Pa
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 77dB A weighted
  • Self Noise: 17dB A weighted
  • Connector: XLR
  • Software: Virtual Preamp Collection, Classic Tubes 1 & 2 (iLok 2/3 or iLok Cloud)
  • Format: AAX, AU, VST2, VST3
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 11 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Color: Matte Black
  • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Dimensions: 8.47" x 2.13"
  • Weight: 1.28 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: Shockmount, Carrying Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SK-912-ML1-KIT-CM

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Rated 5/5

Sounds great, works on everything, mic models sound great.

Very versatile and great sounding microphone. What you'll immediately notice with this mic is how regardless of how many different mic models there are, a different microphone will tend to stand out above the rest for recording any given instrument or vocalist. Sometimes even during a chorus a different microphone model could work better just for one part of a song. This taught me that there really is no such thing as a "best" sounding microphone, as in something that consistently sounds better than other microphones. There is only the best microphone that fits your purpose and this microphone is good at having all sound options covered. This microphone is a no-brainer if you record a lot of different instruments and people, and you want to feel like you have options for all of them.
It is a little sad you have to pay extra for the additional mic libraries, like the blackbird mic collection. It's still worth buying and they've been my favorite mic models so far.
Also, you can put the microphone modeled sound on anything! Want your piano to sound like it was recorded through a C12? You can use it as a filter in that way, and you can also put the mic models on other microphones. I have 8 ML2's that have their own models, but I just throw the blackbird mic models from the ML1 on there. There truly isn't any end to the sounds you can get out of this mic.
Music background: Audio Engineer/Musician
Rated 5/5

Excellent vocal mic!!

I predominantly record hip hop vocals, and after several sessions this has become my favorite tracking mic so far. I've recorded a wide range of vocals and have yet to find a voice this mic doesn't work with. Even not using to the mic emulations it sounds fantastic. The mix process becomes far easier as there is less subtractive/corrective eq needed. I highly recommend this mic for vocals. Great sound, honest recordings, easy to mix.
Music background: Artist, audio and production engineer, studio owner
Rated 5/5

Slate ML-1 large condenser microphone

This is my 3rd ML-1 and I can't say enough good about it. I pair them with the Slate VMS-1 preamp. The service from Sweetwater AND Slate is outstanding!!!
Music background: Engineer/Producer/Musician/Songwriter
Rated 5/5

The Magic Mic

If you could only afford one mic,
why not let that mic emulate several other mics?
The Slate Digital ML 1 does that in a magical way!
It emulates several high end and extremely expensive mics.

Take control of your destiny.
Get the one mic that will give you
all of the right choices to create
the sonic pallet that will help you
to create magic in the studio.

I also opted to buy the
"Blackbird Mic Collection" from
Slate Digital. This collection and the
ML 1 can be heard on the hit song:
"Sorry Not Sorry" by Demi Lovato!

Bring some magic into your productions,
with The Slate Digital ML1 Mic!
Music background: Professional Session Guitarist/Producer
Rated 5/5

Incredible mic, incredible price!

Love this mic so much!!!
Music background: Songwriter/producer

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What Do Our In-house Gear Experts Think?

David Ashley

As a freelance recording engineer who works on many projects, the Slate Digital ML-1 is a versatile microphone that I can adapt to any situation. The ML-1 makes it easy to pick the right microphone for any application with their mic emulation software. Without having to spend thousands on a giant mic locker I am able to emulate a variety of industry standard mics. Using this mic on sources such as vocals, acoustic guitars, overheads and much more my songs have never sounded so good!

Aaron Coburn

I have 15 years of music experience and have been around many different microphones in the studio. The ML-1 Modeling microphone/software is the “swiss army knife” of LDCs! Having so many tonal options from one mic not only gives me a huge palette of colors to choose from, but also streamlines the tracking process by not having to constantly switch out mics to find the right one for your sound source.
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