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Description

Unlock a piece of history with Waves The King's Microphones, a vocal processing plugin designed to bring the regal sound of the British royal family to your recordings. This unique plugin meticulously recreates the sonic character of three iconic microphones used by King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth for their historic speeches. Unearthed from the vaults of EMI's Abbey Road Studios, these microphones were famously used to capture the essence of the royal voice for the film The King's Speech.

Each model within this plugin offers an accurate representation of the original microphones' distinctive frequency responses, allowing you to infuse your vocals with a touch of royal elegance. With three proximity settings for each microphone, you have the flexibility to tailor the sound to your specific needs, whether for music production or cinematic dialogue.

The King's Microphones plugin supports both Native and SoundGrid licenses, ensuring compatibility with a range of professional audio environments. This seamless integration makes it a versatile addition to any digital audio workstation, giving you the power to transform your vocals with a touch of royal history.

Key Features:

  • Faithful recreations of three vintage "Royal" microphones
  • Precise emulation of unique frequency responses
  • Three proximity settings per microphone model
  • Compatible with Native and SoundGrid licenses
  • Suitable for MultiRack Native, StudioRack Native, MultiRack SoundGrid, StudioRack SoundGrid, and eMotion ST Mixer

Owner's manual

Waves The King's Microphones User Manual

Product specs

Software Type Vintage Microphones Emulation
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Full
Download/Boxed Download
Bit Depth 64-bit
Format AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU, SoundGrid
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel Core i7 or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher (AVX required), 8GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac macOS 10.15.7 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 10 or later (21H2), 64-bit

FAQs

What does Waves The King's Microphones plugin emulate?

Waves The King's Microphones plugin emulates vintage "Royal" microphones used by the British royal family, offering unique tonal characteristics for vocal processing.

Is Waves The King's Microphones compatible with my DAW?

Yes, it is compatible with AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU, and SoundGrid formats, making it suitable for most major DAWs on both Mac and PC.

What are the system requirements for Waves The King's Microphones on a Mac?

It requires macOS 10.15.7 or later, an Intel Core i7 or higher (M1 support), and at least 8GB of RAM.

Can I use Waves The King's Microphones on a Windows PC?

Yes, it requires Windows 10 or later (21H2), a 64-bit system, an Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher with AVX support, and at least 8GB of RAM.

What makes Waves The King's Microphones plugin unique?

This plugin offers a rare emulation of vintage microphones used by the British monarchy, providing a distinct sound signature ideal for adding historical character to vocal tracks.

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See how Jacob Collier uses Waves The King's Microphones

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Jacob showcases his Kings Microphone plugin in his 'Sleeping on My Dreams' Logic Session Breakdown at 14:47. He uses it on his vocals to "make it sound old-fashioned" and to "take out the cream".

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