Slate Digital Strongroom London Virtual Microphone Expansion Pack Plug-In

Slate Digital SP-102-STRO Overview

Providing an additional collection of five classic studio mics to the ML-1 Virtual Microphone System, the Strongroom London Expansion Pack from Slate Digital offers the distinctive British studio sound of the late `90s, from the Spice Girls to Radiohead, in one convenient package. Perfectly captured by Slate`s talented DSP engineers in Strongroom Studio, these five mics are perfect for tracking vocals, instruments, and drums.

With a combination of legendary FET and tube condenser mics, you get the full gamut of British studio tone, making it easy to handle a wide range of recording applications. Transform your ML-1 emulation microphone into the SD-47 FET for horns and amps, or explore the SD-4038 for that iconic Beatles drum sound. The Strongroom London Expansion Pack requires no iLok dongle for operation and is available in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in formats for macOS and Windows computers.

Bring Home the Sound of Shoreditch

There`s no shortage of stories that illustrate the significance of the Strongroom studio space. Some of the biggest songs in modern music history were written within its walls, from the megahit Spice Girls song Wannabe (and the entire Spice album) to The Prodigy`s seminal 1997 single Firestarter.

Strongroom has played an enormous role in building up its community. After first putting down roots in 1984, the studio (and eventually its adjacent bar and restaurant) became a boon for Shoreditch, bringing other businesses flocking to the area and establishing the community as the new place to be.

The Mics

SD-414 EB

The SD-414 EB is based on a mic that was the first of its kind in several regards, but perhaps its most distinctive characteristic is the capsule. Its tonal qualities make it perfect for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments, though its response is generally excellent regardless of source.

SD-414 BU

Touted as the reference microphone for almost all comparative microphone tests, the SD-414 BU delivers the ultralinear response that made its source mic legendary. It`s great for vocals, pianos, percussive elements, or anything else that generates complex waveforms.

SD-4038

The SD-4038 is a perfect model of an incredibly important piece of recording technology. The original was a wholly singular device that proved indispensable upon arrival, becoming the near-immediate preference of the entire BBC. Its clear but colorful and detailed response make it perfectly suited for capturing a wide array of sources. The Beatles used a pair as drum overheads, so famously they`re on display at the Beatles Story museum in Liverpool.

SD-47 FET

Originally beloved as the most versatile vocal mic in the industry, the SD-47 FET is armed with several features that make it a must-have addition to your locker. This mic is ideal for tracking brighter sound sources like horns and amped guitars, and its uncluttered low-end also makes it suitable for upright bass and bass-amp tracking too.

SD-12 VR

The SD-12 VR is based on a mic that was designed to improve upon what is considered to be the holy grail of microphones. Featuring the same 6072A vacuum tube and dual-diaphragm design as the original, this mic model captures the same reliable response and low-noise output as its source.