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VMS ML-2 Small-diaphragm Modeling Microphone

$84.99 USD
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The ML-2 is your gateway to Slate Digital's Virtual Microphone System*, unlocking a dream mic locker in one body. Built for every instrument, it captures raw performances with record-ready clarity, then transforms them into legendary tones through spot-on emulations. Forget chasing gear. With ML-2, every take sounds like it belongs on the record.

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The Virtual Microphone System software is not included with ML-2. Access requires a separate purchase, or an active subscription to the All Access Pass or Complete Access Bundle.

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How It Works

ML-2 captures your instrument with a perfectly neutral response, then Slate’s Virtual Microphone System does the heavy lifting. Record clean, open the plugin, and choose from a collection of legendary mic models. One performance, countless flavors. Instead of buying a locker full of gear, you shape your sound after the take, switching from vintage ribbon to modern condenser in seconds.

Technical Details

  • Small diaphragm condenser, cardioid pattern
  • Ultra-linear capsule for precise modeling
  • Dynamic pad switch for high-SPL sources.
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Max SPL: 140 dB with pad engaged
  • Requires 48V phantom power
  • XLR output, includes mic clip and bag

In the Box

  • ML-2 microphone
  • Mic clip
  • Protective carrying bag

Virtual Mix Rack

Pair the ML-2 with Virtual Mix Rack to unlock a dream mic locker inside your DAW. With a single ML-2 track, you can audition, swap, and blend iconic tones until your mix feels undeniable. It’s the power of a multi-million-dollar collection, available at your fingertips.

What our customers say

Real reviews from real customers

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Shane

The perfect extra microphone to keep around. The funny thing is, I forgot about the microphone emulations a while back and just used the raw microphone sound with 8 of these microphones on my drum kit. The sound is great, and I love having the dynamic switch for handling things like drums or electric guitar cabinets. It's crazy these things are 150… great value.
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Tyler

I finally got try them out on snare, and man, these things sound flipping amazing! Its easily the best real drum sound I've been able to get, and the versatility in post makes these my new go to in the studio, and the price!
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Jay

Close enough, well worth the $. This thing does a good job at all the dynamic options and the small condenser options. I think it's an unrealistic expectation since the mic just doesn't have the structure to emulate a large condenser which is why they sell a large condenser version VM1. Again, the mic is close enough on the emulations, it's nice to just throw it on the snare and have that additional option to give a different flavor easily within the plug in without having to mic change. Definitely worth the $... price tag.
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Nathanael

Just buy these and stop futzing around. My primary use for these is on drum set. I had tried various combinations of mics - most built to a cost, but some not - and was never satisfied with the result. These get me to where I want to be, sound-wise. I had tried a pair of these beforehand as my "demo" of the VMS system. The low price made it easy. I was pretty skeptical. I had enough experience with many of the modeled mics that I had a pretty good idea of what they should sound like. And I am happy to report that they are very, very close, in most
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