IF YOUVE SPENT ANY TIME LATELY flipping thorough the pages of pro-audio magazines, youve 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. Or the prices higher. A perfect time, in fact, for Antares to introduce our new Microphone Modeler. Using our patented Spectral Shaping Tool (TM) technology, weve created digital models of a wide variety of microphones, TEC 2001 Winnerfrom historical classics to modern exotics, as well as a selection ofindustry-standard workhorses. Simply tell the Microphone Modeler what microphone you are actually using andwhat microphone youd like it to sound like. Its as simple as that.

Features:

* Mac TDM and RTAS versions compatible with Pro Tools|HD (OS 9 & OS X) and Pro Tools 6 (OS X).
* Proprietary DSP-based acoustic modeling allows any reasonable quality microphone to sound like any of a wide variety of high-end studio mics.
* Models reproduce the effects of windscreens, low-cut filters, pattern-dependent frequency response and proximity effects.
* Create hybrid mics that combine the bass response of one mic with the treble response of another.
* Add a model of classic tube saturation distortion.
* Use during mixdown to change the mic on an already recorded track.
* Incredibly simple to use -- simply select the mic youre using and the mic you want it to sound like.
* Includes an extensive collection of digital models of historical classics, modern exotics, and industry-standard workhorses.
* Additional models can be downloaded from the Antares web site.
* TDM and RTAS versions are 88.2 kHz and 96kHz sample rate compatible (all others are 44.1kHz and 48 kHz)