Manufacturer's description
The ML-1A is a versatile large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for professional-grade recordings across various applications. Whether you're capturing vocals, live instruments, drum kits, or anything in between, the ML-1A delivers outstanding clarity and performance.
Encased in a sleek, dark grey metallic body with a redesigned grille, the ML-1A offers a more compact form factor than its predecessor without sacrificing sonic quality. Its standout feature is the new three-position pad switch (0 dB / -10 dB / -20 dB), allowing you to handle sound pressure levels up to 145dB—perfect for louder sources like drums and amplifiers.
With significantly lower self-noise, the ML-1A ensures ultra-clean recordings, making it an ideal choice for studio professionals, content creators, and musicians alike. Compact, powerful, and refined—the ML-1A is ready for any recording challenge.
Meet Virtual Microphone System 2
The world’s best modeling microphone got a major upgrade. An industry-shaker when it was first released, the original ML-1 microphone offered the ability to flawlessly emulate the color and tone of over 25 handpicked vintage microphones, covering everything from modern studio staples to classic ribbon mics. Now, the brand-new ML-1A and newly designed Virtual Microphone System plugin takes that same functionality and makes it even more powerful.
Virtual Microphone System
The virtual mic model user experience has also been significantly improved, with all the mic models now housed together in one self-contained plugin.
Compared to the microphone modules in VMR for the ML-1 mic, the new VMS plugin provides the following additional features:
- Microphone Model Morphing for blending the characteristics of two microphone models to create an entirely new behavior
- New “Proximity” slider, which applies the characteristic low-frequency boost that naturally occurs when placing the microphone closer to the sound source
- Low-frequency roll-off selector to remove undesirable rumble in certain circumstances
- Mono-to-stereo widener to spread vocals across the stereo spectrum, useful for adding contrast to background vocals
And if that wasn’t enough, the ML-1A comes bundled with the brand-new Radio France Signature mic pack. To help celebrate our company’s French roots, we modeled 10 incredible microphones from the inventory at the legendary Radio France network HQ. From studio staples to an ‘indestructible’ mic and the biggest ribbon mic ever made, the mics in this pack are designed to make the human voice sound great.
Included with your mic:
- Radio France Signature Mic Pack *NEW*
- RF-X25: Open-air sound great for piano, acoustic instruments, and voices
- RF-88: Detailed bass response, great for kick drums, vocals, and more
- RF-BB6: Flagship tube mic designed for modern, present vocal sound
- RF-21B: France's go-to mic for reporters and field recording
- RF-149: Outstanding for vocals as well as acoustic instruments
- RF-H64: The soloist’s microphone, well-balanced for speech pickup
- RF-H64 Bonnette: H64 with pop filter for subtle high-end roll-off
- RF Améthyste: Modern, present sound with airy highs and accented lows
- RF-42B Voix: The world’s largest ribbon mic, set to ‘Voice’ mode
- RF-42B Musique: The world’s largest ribbon mic, set to ‘Music’ mode
Classic Tubes 1 + 2
- FG-47
- FG-M7
- FG-800
- FG-251
- FG-800M
- FG-269
- FG-12
- FG-67
Virtual Preamp Collection
- FG-73
- FG-76
Slate Digital ML-1A Features
- Ultra-linear, sonically neutral large-diaphragm condenser microphone
- Works with the Virtual Microphone System plugin to recreate the sound and tone of up to 36 vintage microphones, all available in the Complete Access Bundle subscription
- Three-position 0 dB/ -10 dB / -20 dB pad switch; can accommodate up to 145 dB SPL with -20 dB pad engaged.
- Lower self-noise (8dB) for cleaner recordings
- Updated design; new color and unique grill shape
- Included licenses: Radio France Signature mic pack, Classic Tubes 1 & 2 mic packs, Virtual Preamp Collection.
Virtual Microphone System Features
- Up to 36 virtual microphone models, including 10 new models in the Radio France Signature mic pack, all available in the Complete Access Bundle subscription. All owners receive a three-month trial subscription to the Complete Access Bundle with purchase.
- Blend two mic models to create your unique microphone
- Proximity slider authentically recreates the natural low-end boost that comes with closer mic placement
- Low-frequency roll-off selector removes undesirable rumble
- Mono-to-stereo widener to spread vocals across the stereo spectrum
Tech Specs
- Microphone Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Diaphragm Size: 1-inch
- Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20,000Hz
- Output Impedance: 50 ohms
- Sensitivity: -32.5dB
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 86dB
- Self-Noise: 8 dB
- Connector: XLR
- Software: Virtual Microphone System, Radio France Signature Mic Pack, Classic Tubes 1+2 Mic Pack, Virtual Preamp Collection
- Format: AAX, AU, VST2, VST3
- OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 11 or later
- OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
- Color: Black and Grey
- Dimensions: 200 x 50mm
- Weight: 0.45kg
- Shock mount and bag included
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
The ML-1A is a versatile large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for professional-grade recordings across various applications. Whether you're capturing vocals, live instruments, drum kits, or anything in between, the ML-1A delivers outstanding clarity and performance.
Encased in a sleek, dark grey metallic body with a redesigned grille, the ML-1A offers a more compact form factor than its predecessor without sacrificing sonic quality. Its standout feature is the new three-position pad switch (0 dB / -10 dB / -20 dB), allowing you to handle sound pressure levels up to 145dB—perfect for louder sources like drums and amplifiers.
With significantly lower self-noise, the ML-1A ensures ultra-clean recordings, making it an ideal choice for studio professionals, content creators, and musicians alike. Compact, powerful, and refined—the ML-1A is ready for any recording challenge.
Meet Virtual Microphone System 2
The world’s best modeling microphone got a major upgrade. An industry-shaker when it was first released, the original ML-1 microphone offered the ability to flawlessly emulate the color and tone of over 25 handpicked vintage microphones, covering everything from modern studio staples to classic ribbon mics. Now, the brand-new ML-1A and newly designed Virtual Microphone System plugin takes that same functionality and makes it even more powerful.
Virtual Microphone System
The virtual mic model user experience has also been significantly improved, with all the mic models now housed together in one self-contained plugin.
Compared to the microphone modules in VMR for the ML-1 mic, the new VMS plugin provides the following additional features:
- Microphone Model Morphing for blending the characteristics of two microphone models to create an entirely new behavior
- New “Proximity” slider, which applies the characteristic low-frequency boost that naturally occurs when placing the microphone closer to the sound source
- Low-frequency roll-off selector to remove undesirable rumble in certain circumstances
- Mono-to-stereo widener to spread vocals across the stereo spectrum, useful for adding contrast to background vocals
And if that wasn’t enough, the ML-1A comes bundled with the brand-new Radio France Signature mic pack. To help celebrate our company’s French roots, we modeled 10 incredible microphones from the inventory at the legendary Radio France network HQ. From studio staples to an ‘indestructible’ mic and the biggest ribbon mic ever made, the mics in this pack are designed to make the human voice sound great.
Included with your mic:
- Radio France Signature Mic Pack *NEW*
- RF-X25: Open-air sound great for piano, acoustic instruments, and voices
- RF-88: Detailed bass response, great for kick drums, vocals, and more
- RF-BB6: Flagship tube mic designed for modern, present vocal sound
- RF-21B: France's go-to mic for reporters and field recording
- RF-149: Outstanding for vocals as well as acoustic instruments
- RF-H64: The soloist’s microphone, well-balanced for speech pickup
- RF-H64 Bonnette: H64 with pop filter for subtle high-end roll-off
- RF Améthyste: Modern, present sound with airy highs and accented lows
- RF-42B Voix: The world’s largest ribbon mic, set to ‘Voice’ mode
- RF-42B Musique: The world’s largest ribbon mic, set to ‘Music’ mode
Classic Tubes 1 + 2
- FG-47
- FG-M7
- FG-800
- FG-251
- FG-800M
- FG-269
- FG-12
- FG-67
Virtual Preamp Collection
- FG-73
- FG-76
Slate Digital ML-1A Features
- Ultra-linear, sonically neutral large-diaphragm condenser microphone
- Works with the Virtual Microphone System plugin to recreate the sound and tone of up to 36 vintage microphones, all available in the Complete Access Bundle subscription
- Three-position 0 dB/ -10 dB / -20 dB pad switch; can accommodate up to 145 dB SPL with -20 dB pad engaged.
- Lower self-noise (8dB) for cleaner recordings
- Updated design; new color and unique grill shape
- Included licenses: Radio France Signature mic pack, Classic Tubes 1 & 2 mic packs, Virtual Preamp Collection.
Virtual Microphone System Features
- Up to 36 virtual microphone models, including 10 new models in the Radio France Signature mic pack, all available in the Complete Access Bundle subscription. All owners receive a three-month trial subscription to the Complete Access Bundle with purchase.
- Blend two mic models to create your unique microphone
- Proximity slider authentically recreates the natural low-end boost that comes with closer mic placement
- Low-frequency roll-off selector removes undesirable rumble
- Mono-to-stereo widener to spread vocals across the stereo spectrum
Tech Specs
- Microphone Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Diaphragm Size: 1-inch
- Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20,000Hz
- Output Impedance: 50 ohms
- Sensitivity: -32.5dB
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 86dB
- Self-Noise: 8 dB
- Connector: XLR
- Software: Virtual Microphone System, Radio France Signature Mic Pack, Classic Tubes 1+2 Mic Pack, Virtual Preamp Collection
- Format: AAX, AU, VST2, VST3
- OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 11 or later
- OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
- Color: Black and Grey
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
