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Speakers are not the only devices which are modeled using IRs (Impulse Responses) in the Axe-Fx. Microphone modeling also makes use of IRs.
57 DYN (based on the Shure SM57)
Multipurpose dynamic microphone. Probably the most commonly used microphone for electric guitars. Aggressive upper mids, cuts through the mix.
58 DYN (based on the Shure SM58 )
Very similar to the SM57, with a different grill. Often used for vocals.
421 DYN (based on the Sennheiser MD 421 II)
Also a classic dynamic microphone. Has a wider frequency range than the SM57 and is sometimes used to complement one (Petrucci).
87A COND (based on the Shure Beta 87A)
Condenser microphone, often used for vocals.
U87 COND (based on the Neumann U87)
Expensive solid-state condenser microphone with a large diaphragm. Warm tone, popular in studios. Used for vocals, guitar and anything else.
E609 DYN (based on the Sennheiser e609 Silver)
Dynamic microphone, developed for close-miking a guitar amp.
RE16 DYN (based on the Electro-Voice RE16)
Dynamic microphone.
R121 COND (based on the Royer Labs R-121)
Ribbon microphone with a very broad range and natural in-the-room tone. Can be used to complement a SM57.
D112 DYN (based on the AKG D112)
This dynamic microphone is often used for bass instruments.
67 COND (based on the Neumann U67)
Expensive tube-based condenser microphone from the 60's with a large diaphragm. Very versatile, popular in studios.
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- Mic modeling can be added when an IR is used in the Cab block that has no microphone coloring itself. Meaning that the IR was created by using a neutral microphone such as an Earthworks microphone. This applies to the stock Fractal and Red Wirez cabs.
- Judging from their tone, the stock OwnHammer IRs inside the Axe-Fx II have microphone coloring "built-in" already. This gives the impression that they are brighter than the others ( because of the mics), and that additional microphone coloring is not needed (set Mic tot "None").
- Of course, you can use neutral IRs (Fractal and Red Wirez) without microphone modeling too. In that case the tone is still that of a mic'd cabinet, but without the "color" of a specific microphone type. By using the Proximity control, you can adjust the virtual mic distance and choose between farfield and nearfield placement (higher values = closer to the speaker).
- Mic modeling is limited to the stock microphones. There are no "user mic" slots.
- Don't underestimate the impact of adding mic modeling to the tone. It can alter the tone drastically.
57 DYN (based on the Shure SM57)
Multipurpose dynamic microphone. Probably the most commonly used microphone for electric guitars. Aggressive upper mids, cuts through the mix.
58 DYN (based on the Shure SM58 )
Very similar to the SM57, with a different grill. Often used for vocals.
421 DYN (based on the Sennheiser MD 421 II)
Also a classic dynamic microphone. Has a wider frequency range than the SM57 and is sometimes used to complement one (Petrucci).
87A COND (based on the Shure Beta 87A)
Condenser microphone, often used for vocals.
U87 COND (based on the Neumann U87)
Expensive solid-state condenser microphone with a large diaphragm. Warm tone, popular in studios. Used for vocals, guitar and anything else.
E609 DYN (based on the Sennheiser e609 Silver)
Dynamic microphone, developed for close-miking a guitar amp.
RE16 DYN (based on the Electro-Voice RE16)
Dynamic microphone.
R121 COND (based on the Royer Labs R-121)
Ribbon microphone with a very broad range and natural in-the-room tone. Can be used to complement a SM57.
D112 DYN (based on the AKG D112)
This dynamic microphone is often used for bass instruments.
67 COND (based on the Neumann U67)
Expensive tube-based condenser microphone from the 60's with a large diaphragm. Very versatile, popular in studios.
Wiki: mic models
To get a list of all Wicked Wiki threads: type "Wicked Wiki" in the Search box.
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