AudioThing's Speakers Plug-In Emulates Loudspeakers and Microphones
Anton Schefter — March 2, 2021 — Tech
References: audiothing.net
Speakers, a new convolution plug-in effect by the audio software company AudioThing, recreates the sound emitted by different models of microphones and loudspeakers. Designed with user configuration in mind, Speakers includes a variety of speakers, microphones, distortion models, and background noises, which all can be shaped and rerouted to impart the specific true-to-life characteristics of classic, and unusual, studio equipment.
The main section of Speakers supplies two selection screens, which have visual representations of the emulates devices of the plug-in. Each screen provides a dropdown menu for choosing the microphone and/or loudspeaker model, and a settings section that flips the screen over to reveal additional controls to manipulate the provided device emulation convolutions. AudioThing features convolution impulse responses recorded from 32 types of real analog microphone options that include: condensers, dynamics, ribbons, and more, as well as 50 loudspeaker types, which include: cabinets, devices, phone, radios, speakers, and toys.
Fit into a dark interface with wooden-like side panels similar to traditional rack hardware, Speakers has arranged additional effects around the selection screens, to apply more grit in post-production and sound design applications. The effects include: distortion, compression, multi-mode filter and noise, as well as an internal routing module to customize Speaker's signal path. Speakers come with a variety of effects styles, including 15 distortion and degradation models, as well as 42 background noises.
Speakers is a high-quality effect that's reliable for musicians and film audio applications alike. Users will appreciate the generous selection of presets, in addition to its ability to generate new presets on the fly with a preset randomizer function.
Image Credit: AudioThing Ltd.
The main section of Speakers supplies two selection screens, which have visual representations of the emulates devices of the plug-in. Each screen provides a dropdown menu for choosing the microphone and/or loudspeaker model, and a settings section that flips the screen over to reveal additional controls to manipulate the provided device emulation convolutions. AudioThing features convolution impulse responses recorded from 32 types of real analog microphone options that include: condensers, dynamics, ribbons, and more, as well as 50 loudspeaker types, which include: cabinets, devices, phone, radios, speakers, and toys.
Fit into a dark interface with wooden-like side panels similar to traditional rack hardware, Speakers has arranged additional effects around the selection screens, to apply more grit in post-production and sound design applications. The effects include: distortion, compression, multi-mode filter and noise, as well as an internal routing module to customize Speaker's signal path. Speakers come with a variety of effects styles, including 15 distortion and degradation models, as well as 42 background noises.
Speakers is a high-quality effect that's reliable for musicians and film audio applications alike. Users will appreciate the generous selection of presets, in addition to its ability to generate new presets on the fly with a preset randomizer function.
Image Credit: AudioThing Ltd.
Trend Themes
1. Microphone and Loudspeaker Emulation - AudioThing's Speakers Plug-In gives an opportunity for the audio industry to innovate through recreating the sound of classic and unusual studio equipment using convolution impulse response technology.
2. Post-production and Sound Design Effects - AudioThing's Speakers Plug-In provides a versatile range of post-production and sound design effects including distortion, compression, multi-mode filter and noise that film audio and music professionals can manipulate to generate new presets for the industry.
3. Convolution Impulse Response Technology - AudioThing's Speakers Plug-In presents a new opportunity for audio industry professionals to manipulate the sound characteristics of real analog microphones that include condensers, dynamics, ribbons and more on a digital platform.
Industry Implications
1. Music Production Industry - AudioThing's Speakers Plug-In provides digital audio processing capabilities that can positively impact music production workflows.
2. Film Production Industry - AudioThing's Speakers Plug-In provides production applications with reliable audio processing effects that can improve best practices in film sound design workflows.
3. Audio Software Development Industry - AudioThing's Speakers Plug-In presents industry developments and opportunities for audio software development professionals to make improvements in audio processing for post-production and sound design.
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