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Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Precision Microphone Modeling System
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Top Notch Mic

By: Mike      Submitted: 10/15/2022

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Product Rating Product Review Believe the hype. Remained patient and caught this on sale. Satisfied purchase.
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I haven't even scratched the surface.

By: Wolfe      Submitted: 8/29/2022

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Product Review I ran this mic into an SSL 2+ with the 4k activated and it was awesome sounding. You really can play around with the different vintage microphones to create a signature sound. I can only image how it would sound on an Apollo Twin. The possibilities are endless with this microphone.
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Fantastic Mic

By: Aaron A      Submitted: 7/17/2021

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review The mic is fantastic. It sounds wonderful and the software mic modeling opens up so many wonderful sound possibilities. I love that this technology gives you a mic locker with one piece of hardware, and it's worth every penny. I've contacted the company once with an issue and they were amazing to work with! There are only two negatives I've found in the sessions I've used it in so far: (1) Low Max SPL: If you can't engage the pad, you may deal with some distortion in loud passages however you set the preamp. According to Townsend, it maxes out at 140dB WITH the pad engaged, so figure 120dB without it. That's not out of line with other top-tier large diaphragm condensers, but it's on the low side of them. (2) Short cable: This uses a Y-cable with two 3-pin XLRs to a single 5-pin XLR. The cable they provide is really short and because this isn't a standard cable type, you're probably looking at about $75 extra and a bit of a wait to get a custom cable ordered. All that said, I love this mic and am very happy with my purchase!
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Very versatile Microphone!

By: Denille Hampton aka Echo Beats      Submitted: 5/23/2021

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review This microphone is a Swiss Army knives of microphone, whether you use a Apollo or not, you won’t be sorry that you got this gem, I use it on singers, rap artist and also on audio post to change the sound of the microphone polar pattern. I should have got this before I cop any other microphone years ago.
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A full mic closet

By: Angelo "Ace'Lo" Jackson      Submitted: 5/6/2021

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8 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I own a lot of the mics emulated (Sony C800g, U87, etc…) this mic gives me what needs to be given for sure. Awesome purchase!
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Great sound excellent quality

By: Verbzbeats      Submitted: 4/27/2021

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4 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review This microphone really lives up to the hype. I was a little reluctant at the price but It’s definitely worth it!
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Swiss Army Knife of Microphones

By: Monte P      Submitted: 3/27/2021

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Product Review If you’re looking for options in your DAW when it comes to recording, this is for you. Townsend Labs had by far the most authentic mic emulations on the market. This will definitely be a key tool in your arsenal!
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The Only Mic you will ever need for all your studio project's!!!!!!

By: Jon Blessing      Submitted: 3/4/2021

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Product Review The only way to make this better is to own 2 of them!!!!! Diversity, quality and simplicity. No need to remove one mic to install another one for a different sound just change the mic emulation and walaaaaa!!! magic. Its definitely the best mic Investment I have ever made, and thanks to American Musical Supply I was able to get it with their amazing 18 pay. Cant beat that deal. I am truly happy and amazed with how great the microphone is, thank you Townsend and thank you American Musical Supply.
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Amazing mic, unbelievable customer service!

By: Daniel Ericks      Submitted: 1/28/2021

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review This mic, with my Apollo x4 and Luna, is the heart of my studio now. I LOVE the fact that it’s a beautiful mic in its own right, but it allows me to change AFTER the fact things like mic model, proximity effect and even move the mic off axis. The iso sphere feature is perfectly paired with my isovox2 & has a preset for it and many other reflection filters and eyeballs to capture clean and precise vocals without the added coloration of the “box”/booth. I had an issue with my mic after just a few weeks. New Year’s Day she stopped powering up, a faulty component caused it to draw incorrect phantom power. Erik, the president of the company gave me his personal number, got me sorted out and replaced the faulty mic ASAP and I have been tracking smoothly every day since. Yeah, I’m probably going to order a second one soon.
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Simply Amazing

By: Darrell Chism      Submitted: 1/28/2021

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review When I purchased the the Townsend sphere I had no clue the amount of options I would be getting. The sphere is a jack of all trades when it comes to variety in mics. I work at a smaller studio so I don't have access to a lot of the mics that are included with the Sphere so I was really happy with what I could do in the recording process. The sphere is a beautiful mic that has left a lot of my clients intrigued. This mic is future proof and I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a mic that sounds amazing and that won't break the bank too bad. Townsend recently added a update to the plugin which to me was a game changer especially if you have a home studio and are using certain reflective filters. They also added some new mic models as well.
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Townsend Labs has a winner with this one

By: Mike      Submitted: 1/8/2021

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Townsend Labs has a winner with this one, amazing sounding mic emulations seamless integration with UAD products and a single mic can do so much in a small package 15/10 would recommend
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This company is amazing!

By: Chris G.      Submitted: 10/28/2020

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2 people found this review helpful.

Product Review The mic itself is great! Even without emulations, it has a great time about it. It's well worth the money! The stock emulations are tight, but you can adjust them as you see fit. I am excited to try the new Bill Putnum mic Emu that were recently released! In addition to the product itself, the company is AWESOME. I recently had a bizarre in-studio accident happen which caused the Shockmount to break and the mic to fall and slightly sent the mic cage. ??. The mic is very durable, so it still worked fine. I reached out to them to see if there was anything the could do to help, since the mic was less than a year old. And after speaking with Erik, one of the co-founders(whom I was able to get right through to), he sent a brand NEW Shockmount and is sending a NEW REPLACEMENT MIC at no charge!!! In addition, we had a great convo about the product and company and he also sent a trial demo item that they're working on...which I'm not at liberty to discuss lol. Costumer service like this is rare. They truly value your money and your confidence in the product. I truly love the mic and the company, and I think they will just continue to grow and become a full staple in the recording industry.
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A very pleasant surprise!

By: Jonathan Ross/Purple Productions      Submitted: 9/26/2020

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Let me just say this Mic and the company that created it knocked it out of the park. It has a sound by itself that is very clean which is perfect for vocals and instruments. With the ability to change Mic models after recording takes it over the top.
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This Mic Is Everything Claimed!

By: Dave Porter      Submitted: 8/25/2020

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3 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Now that I have owned and utilized the Townsend Labs Sphere L22 mic for a couple of weeks, I can honestly say that all the reviews of this product I read prior to purchase were spot-on. Not only is this mic a very high quality mic in its own right, when combined with the UAD plugins the total system is amazing. The analog quality and feel of the mic emulations are so realistic it’s easy to forget you are not using a vintage mic. The customer service I received from AMS was just as good as the mic. I highly recommend both this mic and AMS!
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Outstanding microphone

By: Thomas Johnson      Submitted: 7/3/2020

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4 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review An inexpensive way to experience the sound of classic mics that I otherwise couldn’t afford at this point in time.The Townsend labs l22 mic is capable of creating sound fields and audio patterns that are beyond the capabilities of the original mics upon which it is modeled. I’m impressed.
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This Mic does a better job then any new version of the greats and equal or better than the originals

By: Edward Durkin      Submitted: 7/3/2020

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6 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review The ability to audition different mics for different vocalists on the fly saves soooo much time. You have only one mic to maintain saving countless dollars and time! The only thing I could fault it for is that clients pay me less. No set up time. Have had 6 months and used nearly every day with out any issues. Exceeds all expectations in sound quality and durability. Every vocalist gets a mic that fits them individually. Have lost all gear lust for vintage mics. You are never assured they will all sound as good as you think unless You get the Townsend.
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Most amazing mic

By: Kiev Rucker      Submitted: 7/2/2020

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5 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review This microphone is amazing it’s fits all of my clients the absolutely love it they feel like a star while recording on it as the microphone lights up it models all of the mics that we need I recommend this to everyone
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Great on any voice and perfect for stereo acoustic micing

By: Sean M      Submitted: 6/25/2020

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I have been using this exclusively since I purchased it earlier this year. My voice styling can change quite dramatically depending on the material and this is the perfect solution. If you're using a UAD interface, even better. The Townsend plugin is available right at the start of your chain with no latency issues! Also tested this on my Gibson J-45 in stereo mode. Wow! Let's just say I went on a re-tracking frenzy to match the great tone this mic captured on previously recorded parts for the current record I'm cutting. Brilliant.
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Amazing Audio Quality.

By: Angelo      Submitted: 5/7/2020

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3 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I am an Audio Engineer at my Church, and I have used the Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Microphone many times, I ha e used this Microphone seven times since I got this and the results have been over and above.
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Really Versatile Microphone (OBVIOUSLY)

By: SAINT      Submitted: 4/27/2020

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review The top end of this product is amazing in every emulation. While some emulations could be improved (C800G and U87) this mic is great for the project studio or those who are constantly on tour looking for a consistent sound. With the appropriate UAD plugins, this mic will meet whatever recording needs you might throw at it. Heads up, this mic takes 2 inputs to model so any piece of hardware you want to throw at it, you'll need at least identical two channels to use it appropriately.
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Amazing mic .

By: Leandro      Submitted: 4/9/2020

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5 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Amazing mic ...I thing is much better that others for a great price!!!
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Incredible bit of tech!

By: Rosario Montes      Submitted: 3/30/2020

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4 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review This is an amazing microphone, even without the mic emulation. Worth every penny.
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The Sphere L22 is great!

By: TL      Submitted: 2/26/2020

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4 people found this review helpful.

Product Review I added the Townsend Labs Sphere L22 to my gear box about 6 months ago and I love it. It meets all my expectations and more. I have no dislikes at the moment.
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Best Mic in my collection

By: Mahzerati Mahz      Submitted: 2/26/2020

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5 people found this review helpful.

Product Review By far this is the best microphone I have owned. After purchasing this mic i began selling all my high end microphones with no regrets. Hats off to the engineers of this. I wish it could have been for purchase ages ago.
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One of my best mics

By: FWE      Submitted: 2/26/2020

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7 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review This microphone is one of the best precision clearest and natural vocal mic I have ever owned
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WONDERFUL!

By: Dean Nazaru Israel      Submitted: 1/26/2020

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I had never found a microphone that sounded good with my voice in all of my 20 years of recording. UNTIL NOW! Everyone always sounded good except me. But thanks to this baby, I can now record away. What a great microphone! HONESTLY
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Accurate emulations

By: Cliffe J.      Submitted: 1/9/2020

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4 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I can't recommend Townsend Labs Sphere L22 enough. After months of research and finally purchasing I am not disappointed. The integration into my UA system was flawless, low latency and the ability to commit or not is a game changer. With twenty plus years of recording experience and the owner of numerous microphones that are modeled they are spot on.
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studio alert

By: Ron Burch      Submitted: 11/7/2019

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3 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Just bought my Townsend labs sphere ! Already made my first vocal tracs and right out the gate used the ld 67 with proximity control ! Clear stereo vocals and with the UAD plugins you need no more. Clearly one of the best choices I’ve ever made and I’m not even using it in a studio environment. This is a must have item for all!!!!
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Unparalleled Mic !!!!

By: Jeremy Thompson      Submitted: 10/7/2019

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12 people found this review helpful.

Product Review This mic is mind blowing , hands down the best mic I’ve ever owned
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Big Sound

By: Keith      Submitted: 10/6/2019

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4 people found this review helpful.

Product Review This mic helps the small studios with a small budget compete with the big studios with a large budget. This helps to bring the sound right in front of your face. The sound is clean, crisp, and clearly top notch. The need to have to feel like the mic only works you are up close is over. You can be 2 feet away and still get and up close feeling, and be free to use your hands and body movements for expression. Definitely the greatest gear purchase I have ever made for my studio!
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A DREAM COME TRUE!!!!

By: KINGZAGE MUZAK      Submitted: 7/29/2019

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2 people found this review helpful.

Product Review The Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Precision Microphone Modeling System is a dream come true. The ways one can record is unbelievable due to the fact that it's limit less. Just imagine 15 microphones placed perfectly and using only the mics the fit the artist vocal. Well with the sphere it perfectly possible. I had the pleasure to visit Ocean Way Studio while I was in Nashville right then I knew I needed the Sphere L22 and the Ocean Waves plugin to accompany my Apollo quad. AMS made it all possible with those affordable payments THANK YOU AMERICAN MUSICAL SUPPLY
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Worth every penny!

By: Will      Submitted: 5/6/2019

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6 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I’ve owned a few mics and this is by farther the best I’ve ever owned. Coupled with my UA Apollo, this is the greatest combo since Kobe & Shaq! The included software allows you to literally create any sound you’re looking for with this mic! Couldn’t be happier with this purchase!
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Best mic ive owned so dar

By: Gahttz      Submitted: 4/5/2019

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4 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Ive had this for a month and i really like. It my last mocrophone was harsh. The options yoh get with this are amazing happy with my purchase.
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I am a believer

By: Dahl Moss      Submitted: 3/21/2019

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14 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review As an owner of very expensive microphones, I had my doubts, but after my first session, I quickly became a believer.
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Expectations exceeded.

By: Joshua Recinos      Submitted: 3/6/2019

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11 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review First impression, the mic comes in a sturdy padded hard case, the mic is Heavy. Has looks to Kill. Sound is phenomenal. Captures so much more detail than compared to the mics I have been using (OktavaMod Mk319, SM7B, primarily for vox) Love the software. Its very interesting how you flip to a mic and your like that's the one on a given singer. If you clip the mic it gets chirpy but this is not really an issue. Just don't clip! All In worth wild investment hope it lasts me years. Been using it for a month now and still loving it!
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Top self vocals

By: Joseph Boone      Submitted: 3/5/2019

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14 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Top notch modeling.. No need for all these other mics.. All anyone needs is a townsend lab mic..
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OMG

By: Dwayne      Submitted: 2/5/2019

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8 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review The best mic I've ever owned. The mic emulations are on point !
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I love this mic, it is a great access to my production studio.

By: Tawanda Mclaurin      Submitted: 1/25/2019

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review It is a good product and I would recommend it to others.
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Revolutionary!

By: Grevan      Submitted: 12/27/2018

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8 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review This microphone lives up to the hype. Not only are the models exceptional, but even without them it sounds great! And the ability to change polar patterns and adjust off axis response after the fact makes it a no brainer.
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Love Mine!

By: Puzzle Audio Productions, Los Angeles      Submitted: 12/6/2018

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8 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I purchased mine somewhere else because AMS didn't offer it at the time. Nice to see that's changed! After using it for almost a year, I'm very pleased with it. By itself, with no "mic modeling" engaged, this is an excellent microphone. Perfect for vocals, voice-over, acoustic instruments, room, drums... but factor in the modeling technology and you're getting access to about 30 rare and vintage microphones. Mine is paired with a UAD Apollo Quad interface because I wanted to take full advantage of all the mic models. Easily my favorite microphone purchase to date! Best of all, the company was extremely responsive when I was first setting mine up. If you already using UAD products, this is a no-brainer. If you are not, you may want to consider a switch to take full advantage of all this mic can do.
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Wow

By: Diva Lis      Submitted: 12/5/2018

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4 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Looks great but have to purchase interface to go with mic. Surprise