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With certain CAD units, the same can be done in three dimensions by marking enough spots on the surface for the computer to 'model' the entire object (even if that 'object' is a person in motion). Have you ever seen one of those mechanical shape-copiers at the hardware store? By lining up dozens of small, stiff rods in a secure holder, you can press it against an object (say a turned piece of wood), and then set your lathe to exactly match the curves. A limited but useful example is Sony's Super-Bit Mapping, which greatly improved the sound of commercial digital recordings without having to increase the number of bits or the oversampling rate. If it were as easy as setting EQ, then the curves would be published all over the web, and no one would buy the Mic Modeler.Дespite my objections, DSP has astonishing potential, because it can emulate analog changes in ways that analog cannot, including subtle changes in phasing and impedance (I'm not knowledgable about electronics, so someone who is might like to explain this better than I can). Theoretically, DSP should go far beyond matching an equalization curve, although I don't know anything about the inner workings of the Antares unit. Both can be appropriate, depending on your market. Which you think is the better deal is up to you. The other is the creation of an instrument - a source device - that for 15% of the cost provides 85% of the performance of the original.

It's a 'patch' put on top of something that is inherently weak.

The one purports to correct deficiencies in the signal by manipulating the sound in the digital domain. These represent two completely different paradigms. Instead, the C-1 emulates the physical and electronic characteristics of the more expensive mic, producing a sound that is NOT the same, but may have some similarly pleasing overall qualities. However, buying a Studio Projects C-1 for $229 delivered isn't the same as trying to make an SM58 sound 'like' a Neumann U87ai. So within its limitations, the Antares is a wonderful application of DSP. The manipulation that improved the sound on a thousand dollar stereo greatly degrades the sound of a $10,000 stereo. At a certain level, you don't want to 'hear' ANYTHING that's been done to the musical information. The principle breaks down when you get into high-end recording and playback systems. On a $1,000 stereo, for instance, the Antares may actually make an SM58 sound quite a bit like a Neumann U 67. What that means is that if your overall system is fairly modest, DSP can make your music sound much better. The principle of digital sound processing (DSP) is only as good as the signal chain. ItвЂ™s also a great tool for broadcast and podcasting applications.Generally, the folks at Antares want to borrow mics that sell in the $5,000 to $20,000+ range to add to their database of emulations, since most people aren't going to use the Mic Modeler to make their Manley Gold Reference sound like an SM57.

#ANTARES MIC MODELER FOR WIN7 MOD#

Mic Mod gives you a huge virtual microphone collection that you can use for recording, mixing, and even in live performance to get the sound of mics you would never consider using on stage. For that final touch of perfection, you can even add some tube saturation. Each option results in the same sonic effect that it would have with the actual mic. Close or far placement? Just dial in the proximity control. Does the mic have a low cut filter? If so, itвЂ™s in the model. Mic Mod not only reproduces all of the subtle sonic characteristics that make each microphone unique, it also gives you control of each micвЂ™s specific options. Just tell it what mic youвЂ™re using and what mic you want it to sound like. Mic Mod includes precise digital models of over 100 legendary microphones.

#ANTARES MIC MODELER FOR WIN7 PLUS#

Instantly expand your mic locker with models of vintage mics from Neumann, AKG, and others, plus a wide selection of modern boutique mics. Mic Mod is the microphone modeling tool that makes the mics you own sound like the mics you wish you owned.

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