Antares Microphone Modeler user manual

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All names of microphone manufacturers and microphone model designations 
appearing in this manual are used solely to identify the microphones ana\
lysed in
the development of our digital models and do not in any way imply any as\
sociation 
with or endorsement by any of the named manufacturers. 
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Contents
Getting Started Chapter 1
Installing AMM 8
Authorizing AMM 8
Technical Support 9
Introducing the Antares Chapter 2
Overview 10
About the Technology 11
So What Exactly Does It Do? 11
Operation Chapter 3
Live or Mixdown 12
Signal Flow 12
Controls 13
Input Section 13
Source Mic Section 14
Modeled Mic Section 17
Preserve Source 20
Tube Saturation 21
Output Level 22
The Microphone Models Chapter 4
The Mic Model Files 23
Customizing Mic Menus 24
Automation 24
Microphone Modeler 

Realistic Expectations Chapter 5
Choice of Input Microphone 26
Microphone Variations 26
Microphone Technique 27
Excessive Frequency Boost 27
Polar Pattern Selection 27
Off-Axis Response 28
Transient Response 28
Get Creative Chapter 6 30
Appendix 31
Acknowledgments 37
Index 39 

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Welcome!
On behalf of everyone at Antares Audio Technologies, we’d like to
offer both our thanks and congratulations on your decision to
purchase the Antares Microphone Modeler.
Before you proceed any farther, we’d like to strongly encourage you
to fill out and return the Microphone Modeler registration card. To
make it as easy as possible, we’ve included a sticker with your serial
number to attach to the card. The serial number also appears on the
bottom of the box, but it’s probably a good idea also...

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Installing Antares Microphone Modeler
Instructions for installing Antares Microphone Modeler for your
specific platform are located in the Microphone Modeler Read Me
file on the CD ROM. This file may also contain any last-minute
Microphone Modeler information that didn’t make it into this
manual.
Authorizing Antares Microphone Modeler
Authorization (the process by which the Microphone Modeler
software installed on you computer is allowed to run) is accom-
plished by a...

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Challenge String:
•Once you have reason to believe that we have received your
proof of purchase (or if you’ve attached it as a scan), copy and
paste your Challenge string into an email along with your name,
the product name (e.g., Microphone Modeler for MAS) and your
serial number and send it to: [email protected]. You will
receive your Response string by return email, usually within 24
hours (unless you have sent the email over a weekend, in which
case you should receive it the following...

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Chapter 2: Introducing the Antares
Microphone Modeler
Overview
If you’ve spent any time lately flipping through the pages of pro
audio magazines, you have almost certainly noticed the intense
focus on microphones. From the proliferation of exotic new mics to
the almost cult-like following of certain historical classics, never has
the choice been greater. But amassing a substantial collection of
high-end mics is financially prohibitive for all but the most well-
heeled studios.
Enter the Antares...