Antares Microphone Modeler user manual

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Appendix
Listed below are all of the mics that we have modeled as of the date
this manual went to press. (Be sure to check the Antares web site
frequently for additional models.)
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
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...

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AlesisAM61 Large Diaphragm Condenser w/tube circuitry
A rich warm sound ideal for vocals and
instruments
Audio Engineering Associates
R44C Large Diaphragm Boundary - Ribbon
Replica of the classic RCA 44 ribbon mic
Audio-TechnicaATM11 Dynamic
Drums
ATM31 Small Diaphragm Condenser
General purpose
AT853Rx Electret Condenser
Hanging choir mic
AT3525 Large Diaphragm Condenser
Vocals and general purpose
AT4047/SV Large Diaphragm Condenser
Recreates the sound of vintage F.E.T. condenser
mics
AT4033a/SM Large...

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B & K4007 Large Diaphragm Prepolarized Condenser
Close-micing drums, percussion, brass
beyerdynamicM-500 Limited Edition Classic (Silver)
Large Diaphragm Condenser
Vocal, instruments
MC-834 Large Diaphragm Condenser
Vocals , piano, strings, brass, voice-overs
BraunerVM1 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser w/Class A amp
Reference recording
CADEquitek E100 Condenser
Vocal, instrument, drum overheads
Equitek E200 Condenser
Vocal, orchestra, acoustic guitar, kick drum
Equitek E350 Servo Condenser
Vocal, piano,...

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LawsonL47MP Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser
Vocals, acoustic guitar, strings, piano, choir,
orchestra, sax
Manley LabsReference Gold Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser
Ultra high quality recording
MicroTechGefell UMT 800 Large Diaphragm Condenser
Close-miced vocals, horns, ensembles
NeumannU 47 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser
A classic vocal mic. Sinatra’s first choice.
U 87
U 87 70th Anniversary Gold Edition
Large Diaphragm Condenser
Vocals, piano, acoustic bass, drums, acoustic guitar
M 149 Large...

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RoyerR-121 Ribbon
Electric guitar, overhead drums, orchestral, choral,
room micing
SennheiserMD421 Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Drums, vocals guitar, amps
MD441 Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Designed to simulate the sound of a condenser
mic for vocal, sax
E609 Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Live performance guitar amp and drum mic
E835S Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Live performance vocal
ShureBeta 52 Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Kick drum, bass amp, acoustic bass
Beta 57A Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Drums, guitar amplifiers, brass,...

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SonyC800G Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser
Vocals: studio and post-production
C37P Tube Condenser
General purpose
C48 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser
Vocals, guitar
TelefunkenU-47 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser
An extremely rare vintage version of the U-47
from the days when Telefunken distributed mics
for Neumann. This sample is still equipped with
the original tube.
Please Note: All trademarks appearing above are the property of
their respective owners. The manufacturer names and model desig-
nations...

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Acknowledgments
As you might imagine, sourcing and modeling all of those mics was
(and remains) an interesting logistical challenge. Luckily for us, we
have had assistance from a variety of interested dealers, manufac-
turers, studios and individuals who were all willing to let us subject
their precious microphones to our arcane modeling ritual.
Thanks to all those listed below:
Rob Actis
Actis Company, San Diego, CA
Audio Engineering Associates
Pasadena, CA
Audix Corporation
Wilsonville, OR
Demien...

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Index
Symbols
“(w)”  14, 17
A
About the technology  11
Acknowledgments  37
Antares Audio Technologies
contacting  9
Antares Microphone Modeler
about the technology  11
authorizing  8
controls  13
installing  8
overview  10
what it does  11
Authorizing Antares Microphone
Modeler  8
Automation and the Mic Menus  25
B
Bypass  14, 15, 17, 18, 29, 30
C
Challenge String  9
“Challenge/Response”  8
Controls  13
Input Section  13
Modeled Mic Section  17
Output Level  22
Preserve Source  20
Source Mic Section...

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O
Off-Axis Response  27
Operation  12
Output  13
Output Level  22
Overview  10
P
Pattern  16
cardioid  16, 18
hypercardioid  16, 18
omni  16, 18
Polar pattern selection  27
Preserve Source  20
Proof of Purchase  8
Proximity  16, 17, 19
Proximity Effect  16, 19
S
Serial number
location of  7, 8
Signal Flow  12
Source Mic  12
Source Mic Section  14
Low-Cut Menu  15
Pattern  16
Proximity  16
Source Mic Menu  14
Spectral Shaping Tool™  10
Submitting suggestions  23
T
Technical Support  9
Transient...