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Mic Mod EFX

Antares Mic Mod EFX

Now the Mics You Own Can Sound Like the Mics You Wish You Owned

If you've ever wished for an extensive collection of exotic mics (but shuddered at the cost), then Mic Mod EFX is the plug-in for you.

Using our patented Spectral Shaping Tool™ technology, we've created precise digital models of a wide variety of historical classic and exotic microphones. Simply tell Mic Mod EFX what microphone you are actually using and what microphone you'd like it to sound like. It's as simple as that.

With over 125 microphones models included in Mic Mod EFX, you can afford to record each track through a model of the specific mic that will best produce that ideal sound you're looking for. Or use it in live performance to get the sound of mics you'd never consider using on stage. You can even use it during mixdown to effectively change the mic on an already recorded track.

Not only do the models reproduce all of the subtle sonic characteristics that make each microphone unique, but they also give you control of each mic's specific options. Does the mic have a low cut filter? If so, it's in the model. Wind screen on or off? Close or far placement? Each option results in the same sonic effect that it would have with the actual modeled mic. And for that final touch of perfection, you can even add some tasty tube saturation.

Here's how easy it is...

Source Mic and Modeled Mic - Simply select the mic you're using (or used during your original recording) and the mic you want it to sound like. Mic menus

Proximity

Proximity - Proximity Effect is a bass boost that results from placing a directional mic in close proximity to a signal source (e.g., a singer's lips). With Mic Mod EFX's Proximity controls, you can actually create the effects of different mic distances based on the specific physical properties of each individual modeled mic.

Low Cut Filter

Low Cut Filter - If your source mic has a low cut filter, enter its setting in the Source Mic Low Cut menu. If your selected modeled mic has a low cut filter, you can model the effects of any of its settings with the Modeled Mic Low Cut menu.

Pickup Pattern

Pickup Pattern - If your source mic has variable pickup patterns, enter the selected pattern in the Source Mic Pattern menu. If your selected modeled mic has variable pickup patterns, you can experiment with the effects of any of its patterns with the Modeled Mic Pattern menu.

Tube Saturation - Based on the same technology as Antares' famed WARM Tube Saturation Generator, the Tube Saturation control lets you give your track the warmth of a high-quality tube pre-amp. Tube Saturation

Mic Mod EFX is available as a plug-in for RTAS (Mac & PC), VST (Mac & PC) and Audio Units. At a fraction of the cost of even a modestly lust-worthy mic.

Modeled Microphones

The following is the list of the models that are included with Mic Mod EFX.

Please Note: All trademarks appearing below are the property of their respective owners. The following manufacturer names and model designations are used solely to identify the microphones analysed in the development of our digital models and do not in any way imply any association with or endorsement by any of the named manufacturers.

AEA R44C
AKG C12A; C414; C414B/ULS Limited Edition Gold; C414B/ULS Modified by Audio Upgrades; 460B/CK61-ULS; D112; C1000S; D790; C3000; C4000B; C 12 VR; C414 EB; C535 EB; The Tube; D1; Solidtube; D5; Perception 120; Perception 220
Alesis AM61
Audio-Technica ATM11; AMT25; ATM31; AT813A; AT853Rx; AT3525; AT4047/SV; AT4033a/SM; AT4050; AT4055; AT4060; AT4051; AT2020;
Audix D4; OM2; OM3-xb; OM5; SCX1; CX111; OM-6; D-1; SCX-one
B&K 4007
Behringer Ultravoice ECM 8000; Ultravoice XM8500
beyerdynamic M-500; M-500 Limited Edition Classic; MC-834; CK-703
Blue Bluebird; Blueberry; Mouse; The Bottle
Brauner VM1; Valvet
CAD Equitek E100; Equitek E200; Equitek E350; C400s; VSM1; 95Ni
Coles 4038
Earthworks Z30x; TC30K; QTC1
ElectroVoice N/D357; PL20 RE55; RE15; N/D868; N/D767A
Groove Tubes MD-1
Langevin CR-3A
Lawson L47MP
Manley Labs Reference Gold
Marshall MXL 2001P; MXL 2003
MicroTech Gefell UM 800
Neumann U47; U 87; U 87 70th Anniversary Gold Edition; M 149; TLM 193; KM 184; TLM103; U 89i
Oktava MC-012; MK-219; MK-319
RCA BK5A
Rode NT1; NT2; NTV
Royer R-121
Sennheiser MD421; MD441; E609; E835S; K6-ME64
Shure Beta 52; Beta 57A; Beta 58; Beta 87A; Beta 98D/S; SM7A; SM57; SM58; SM81; SM98A; KSM32; VP88
Sony C37P; C48; C800G
Soundelux U95S
Tannoy Large Vintage Ribbon; Small Vintage Ribbon
Telefunken U-47 (Original Tube)


Antares Mic Mod EFX

A Little History

Mic Mod EFX is a modern incarnation of Antares' legendary Microphone Modeler plug-in. First introduced in 2000, Microphone Modeler won that year's TEC Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement in Software Signal Processing and garnered rave reviews from musicians, engineers, producers and the music industry press. A few examples:

"It proved to be an amazing and powerful tool to quickly enhance any mono source I could throw at it....What it provides musicians and producers is an amazing sculpting and sweetening tool. This fact, and its sheer ease of use, earn it a Key Buy...Mic Modeler never ceased to amaze me."

> John Krogh, Keyboard, September 2000

"[My engineer Alan Meyerson] had experimented with the plug-in on the new Ridley Scott film Gladiator for composer Hans Zimmer, running the entire orchestra through Mic Modeler. For me, he was using the Mic Modeler for enhancing string samples.

All I can say is that the difference was profound and wonderful. Mic Modeler is becoming one of my favorite plug-ins to make everything sound more vibrant and interesting."

> Jeff Rona, Film Composer

"The affordable Microphone Modeler is a great tool for DAW-based personal studios with limited mic resources. It sounds great and is perfect for everything from mixing to tracking. Microphone Modeler definitely gets my vote as one of the most innovative plug-ins of the year."

> Eric Hawkins, Electronic Musician, October 2000

Now, Mod EFX brings you all that sonic goodness in an affordable, easy-to-use package for today's digital recording systems.

Upgrade Information

Upgrades to Mic Mod EFX are available for purchase and download by current registered owners of any version of the original Microphone Modeler plug-in:

• Upgrade from any version of the original Microphone Modeler to Mic Mod EFX: $79.00

Note: Mic Mod EFX is not compatible with sessions saved with the original Microphone Modeler plug-in.

To purchase your Mic Mod EFX upgrade, head on over to the Antares Software Upgrade page and follow the directions there.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mic Mod EFX is available for:

Macintosh (Universal Binaries)
* RTAS
* VST
* Audio Units

PC
* RTAS
* VST

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Mic Mod EFX for Macintosh and PC

Macintosh Versions
(All are Universal Binaries)

RTAS
* Pro Tools or Pro Tools LE 7.x or later
* Mac OS 10.5.x or later as required by your version of Pro Tools (10.4.11 or later for PowerPC versions)

VST
* A certified compatible host program that supports the VST format.
* Mac OX 10.5.x or later as required by your host (10.4.11 or later for PowerPC versions)

Audio Units
* A certified compatible host program that supports the AU format.
* Mac OS 10.5.x or later as required by your host (10.4.11 or later for PowerPC versions)

PC Versions

RTAS
* Pro Tools or Pro Tools LE 7.x or later
* Windows 7, Vista or XP as required by your version of Pro Tools

VST
* A certified compatible host program that supports the VST format.
* Windows 7, Vista, or XP as required by your host

iLok images Mic Mod authorization requires an iLok USB smart key and the ability to access ilok.com (on any computer).

The "Don't Sue Us!" Disclaimer: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The manufacturer names and model designations are used solely to identify the microphones analyzed in the development of our digital models and do not in any way imply any association with or endorsement by any of the named manufacturers. This product is not guaranteed to produce, and will not necessarily produce, audio results that are consistent with or match audio results that could be achieved using any of the referenced microphone models.