Slate Digital ML-1A

I purchased the Steven Slate ML-1A from Thomann partly through being interested in trying a modeling microphone versus the rest of my mic locker, but also to give Thomann business in response to them taking Fender to task, so a semi-impulse buy. I have to say I am glad I indulged myself!

Firstly the quality was noticeable straight out of the Box, packing suggested a professional item and that is what I bought. The mic feels weighty and well made, looks good and thankfully sounds great, I did a shoot out against several other Mics, it was noticeably well balanced, (maybe neutral is a better word) and comfortably competed (or in many cases bettered) the other mics in my shootout.

Then I tried the virtual microphone system software and it made me smile instantly. flicking between the different models I was able to find the nuances that suit my voice perfectly. The bundled pre-amps added some nice tonality, and the fact 2 microphones can be loaded at the same time is amazing. I love the Radio France Signature pack, especially the RF-Amethyst, which I assume is based on the JZ amethyst microphone. I love the JZ stuff, so that was a bonus for me.

I love it so far, as an impulse buy I am very very impressed.

Reading other reviews, why buy a modelling mic if you're an "Analog only" guy? Great basic mic without the modelling, VERY good and versatile with it and very substantial and well built.
Having used a few of the mics modelled over a long career, I have zero problems with it's sound at all even compared (although not directly) to some seriously vintage and expensive mics.
As in the headline, Very Nice!