
The contents of your
microphone locker can say a lot about your studio. Ask any engineer who walks into a place with a wide-ranging collection of
large diaphragm condensers,
ribbons, and
dynamics, how they feel about working there. More than likely, they'll say, "Inspired." Ask the same to an engineer who has to deal with a bunch of broken microphones that were used at your last house show. I'm sure they'll feel differently.
So if you're looking to slowly build up your collection and have some options along the way, a
modeling microphone can be a really attractive tool. With the power to emulate some of the most iconic mics of all time (all within the few clicks of a mouse), modeling microphones are one easy way to pull together an arsenal of legendary sounds at a great price.
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