May 12, 2025Audio & Recording
Slate Digital
ML-1A Mic, Virtual Microphone System Plugin & Radio France Signature Mic Pack
Slate Digital has unveiled the next generation of its microphone modeling ecosystem with the launch of the brand-new ML-1A microphone, the Virtual Microphone System plugin, and the Radio France Signature mic pack with 10 exclusive vintage models. The ML-1A builds upon its predecessor with a sleeker profile and a redesigned grille, plus lower self-noise (8 dB) and an integrated pad switch offering an extra 10 dB or 20 dB of headroom for capturing high-SPL sources with pristine clarity. With the -20 dB pad engaged, the microphone can handle up to 145 dB SPL, making it ideal for everything from delicate vocals to aggressive drum tracking. The new Virtual Microphone System (VMS) plugin now lets users load a new mic model on any track like a standard processing plugin, streamlining the recording.
