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Logic Pro 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.
• Dynamic 421: Emulates the sound of a German dynamic cardioid microphone. It can
capture a wide frequency range and has a slight emphasis of the treble range. It is
useful for clean tones.