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MainStage Bass Amp Designer mic parameters
Bass AmpDesigner offers three virtual microphone types. As with other components in
the tone chain, different selections can yield different results. After choosing a cabinet,
you can choose the type of microphone to emulate and you can adjust the position of the
microphone, relative to the cabinet.
The Mic pop-up menu is near the lower right. The speaker-adjustment graphic appears
when you move your pointer in the area above the Mic pop-up menu.
Microphone parameters
• Microphone XY pad: Microphone position is indicated by the white dot in the XY pad.
Drag the dot to change microphone position and distance. Placement is relative to the
cabinet and is limited to near-field positioning.
By default, the microphone is placed in the center of the speaker cone (on-axis). This
placement produces a fuller, more powerful sound. If you place the microphone on the
rim of the speaker (off-axis), you obtain a brighter, thinner tone. Moving the microphone
closer to the speaker emphasizes bass response.
• Mic pop-up menu: Choose a microphone model.
• Condenser 87: Emulates the sound of a high-end German studio condenser
microphone. The sound of condenser microphones is fine, transparent, and well-
balanced.
• Dynamic 20: Emulates the sound of popular American dynamic cardioid
microphones. This microphone type sounds brighter and more cutting than the
Condenser 87 model. The lower-mid frequencies are rolled off, making it a good
choice for miking rock tones. It is especially useful if you want your bass guitar part
to cut through other tracks in a mix.