Basically this Condenser mic can take high SPL of a cranked amp and you use the included software to model and fine tune the sound. The software looks and works great from what I was shown. The reviews since their release are all very positive. For a $149 I just don't see another mic in this range that will do your amp justice. It does require 48v phantom power.
I am about to order one so will report back.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... microphone
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The ML-2 is a perfect match for Slate's Virtual Microphone System. Whether you use it with Slate's VRS8 audio interface or your own clean-sounding preamp, it delivers a coloration-free signal. And when you combine it with the included VMS microphone/preamp modeling software, it gives you a staggering selection of microphone models ranging from dynamics, cardioid models of classic ribbons, famous small-diaphragm mics, and even large-diaphragm mics. Slate's Virtual Preamp Collection includes the FG-73, modeled after a legendary British discrete solid-state console preamp; and the FG76, modeled after a classic vintage tube pre.
Included Microphone Models:
S-47F
S-67
S-7
S-E20
S-57 Vintage
S-Custom Snare
S-57 Modern
S-112
S-421
S-Custom Tom
S-414 Normal
S-414 Dynamic
S-12
S-Custom Kick
S-121 Normal
S-121 Dynamic
S-222
S-451
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nYZENVxtsI