Owner’s Manual
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The “Don’t Sue Us!” Disclaimer: All names of microphone manufacturers and microphone model designations appearing in this manual are used solely to identify the microphones analyzed in the development of our digital models and do not in any way imply any association with or endorsement by any of the named manufacturers. This product is not guaranteed to produce, and will not necessarily produce, audio results that are consistent with or match audio results that could be achieved using any of the referenced microphone models.
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The Obligatory Legal Mumbo-Jumbo
The Antares® Mic Mod™ EFX software and this User’s Manual are protected by copyright law. Making copies, adaptations, or derivative works without the prior written authorization of Antares Audio Technologies, is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law.
Antares Audio Technologies retains all ownership rights to the Mic Mod EFX software and its documentation. Use of Mic Mod EFX is limited by the following license agreement.
Please carefully read all the terms and conditions of this license agreement. At the time of installation of the Mic Mod EFX software you will be presented with a copy of the agreement and asked whether or not
you agree to it. Continuing with the installation process beyond that point constitutes such agreement.
Mic Mod EFX License Agreement
Antares Audio Technologies grants you a non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use Mic Mod EFX under the terms and conditions stated in this agreement. Use of Mic Mod EFX indicates your agreement to the following terms and conditions.
License
You may:
1.Use Mic Mod EFX on only one computer at a time.
You may not:
1.Make copies of Mic Mod EFX or of the user manual in whole or in part except as expressly provided for in this agreement. Your right to copy Mic Mod EFX and
the user manual is limited by copyright law. Making copies, verbal or media translations, adaptations, derivative works, or telecommunication data transmission of Mic Mod EFX without prior written authorization of Antares, is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law.
2.Make alteration or modifications to Mic Mod EFX (or any copy) or disassemble or de-compile Mic Mod EFX (or any copy), or attempt to discover the source code of Mic Mod EFX.
3.Sub-license, lease, lend, rent, or grant other rights in all or any portion of Mic Mod EFX (or any copy) to others.
Term of the Agreement
This agreement is effective until terminated by you or Antares. You may terminate the
agreement at any time by notifying Antares and destroying all copies of the manual, and erasing Mic Mod EFX from all machine-readable media, whether on-line or on archival copies.
In the event of breach of any of the terms of this agreement, you shall pay the attorney’s fees of Antares that are reasonably necessary to enforce the agreement plus resulting damages.
Limited Warranty And Disclaimer
MIC MOD EFX AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Antares Audio Technologies does not warrant that the functions contained in the program will meet your requirements. The entire risk as to the use, quality, and performance of Mic Mod EFX is with you.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL ANTARES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOST PROFITS OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF MIC MOD EFX OR ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS. THIS LIMITATION WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANTARES OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LICENSE FEE REFLECTS THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Whew! Now that that’s over, let’s get on to the good stuff.
Contents
Chapter 1 |
Getting Started |
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Installing and Authorizing |
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Technical Support |
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Chapter 2 |
Introducing Mic Mod EFX |
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About the Technology |
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So What Exactly Does It Do? |
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Chapter 3 |
Using Mic Mod EFX |
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Live or Mixdown |
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Signal Flow |
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Controls |
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Input Section |
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Source Mic Section |
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Modeled Mic Section |
10 |
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Tube Saturation |
12 |
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Output Level |
12 |
Chapter 4 |
The Modeled Microphones |
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Mic Model Files |
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Customizing Mic Menus |
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Automation |
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Chapter 5 |
Realistic Expectations |
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Choice of Input Microphone |
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Microphone Variations |
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Microphone Technique |
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Excessive Frequency Boost |
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Polar Pattern Selection |
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Off-Axis Response |
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Transient Response |
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Chapter 6 |
Get Creative |
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Chapter 7 |
Appendix: The Mic Models |
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Welcome!
On behalf of everyone at Antares Audio Technologies, we’d like to offer both our thanks and congratulations on your decision to purchase Antares Mic Mod EFX, the world’s only classic microphone modeler.
Before you proceed any farther, we’d like to strongly encourage you to register and authorize your copy of Mic Mod EFX. (You can skip ahead to the Authorization and Installation instructions in the next chapter. We’ll wait.) Also, if you’re planning on discarding that lovely Mic Mod EFX box, it’s probably a good idea to write down the serial number that appears on the bottom of the box for future reference. (The inside cover of this manual would be a good place.)
At Antares, we are committed to excellence in quality, customer service, and technological innovation. With your purchase of the Antares Mic Mod EFX, you have created a relationship with Antares which we hope will be long and gratifying. Let us know what you think. You can count on us to listen
Again, thanks.
The Whole Antares Crew
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Installing Mic Mod EFX
Mic Mod EFX is designed to work with a wide variety of digital audio applications. Please refer to your host application’s user manual for more information on installing and using plug-ins.
(Although in most cases, simply double-clicking Mic Mod EFX installer and following the resulting directions will be all you need to do.)
Authorizing Mic Mod EFX
Authorization is the process by which Mic Mod EFX is allowed to permanently run on your computer. Detailed instructions covering the available authorization options will be found
in the file “Authorization Read Me” which is included on the installation DVD ROM or with your software download.
Mic Mod EFX authorization requires an iLok USB smart key. If you already own other audio plug-ins, you probably already have one. If not, they can be purchased from many local music stores as well as most online music technology retailers.
NOTE: You will need to authorize Mic Mod EFX before you can run it in your host. If you plan to follow along with
the manual (a good idea), go do it now.
Technical Support
In the unlikely event that you experience a problem using Mic Mod EFX, try the following:
1.Make sure you have the latest version of the plug-in. You can download and install the latest version of Mic Mod EFX from the following web page:
http://www.antarestech.com/download/
update.shtml
2.If you are having problems authorizing your software, be sure that you have the latest version of the PACE Interlok drivers. You can download and install the latest version for your operating system from: http://www.paceap.com
IMPORTANT! Windows users: After downloading and installing the PACE drivers, you must reboot your
computer before running your software.
If your problem is not resolved after taking the above actions, try the following:
1.Make another quick scan through this manual. Who knows? You may have stumbled onto some feature that you didn’t notice the first time through.
2.Consult our searchable knowledgebase at:
http://www.antarestech.com/support/
index.html
3.Check our web site for tips, techniques, or any late-breaking information: http://www.antarestech.com
4.Join the Antares online Community. The Antares Online Community is a place where Antares product users can gather to exchange information, compare notes, and get to know other Antares users from around the world. Check it out at: http://www.antarestech.net
5.For the quickest access to new developments, follow us on Twitter and “Like” our Facebook pages: http://twitter.com/AntaresAudio
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