DarkMic

DarkMic — Virtual Microphone Modeler

Transform the sound of any microphone into another. DarkMic models the spectral character, harmonic profile, and proximity behavior of over 190 microphones — vintage tube classics, modern condensers, ribbons, dynamics, broadcast mics, and budget recording staples. Record with an SM57 and process it through a Sony C800G. Record with an AT2020 and play it back as a Neumann U47. The microphone you wish you had, on the input you actually have.

Massive microphone library (190+ models):

• Classic condensers: Neumann U47, U67, U87, AKG C12, C12 VR, C24, C414 (B-ULS, XLII), C451B, Sony C-800G
• Ribbons: AEA R84, N22, Royer R-121, Coles 4038, RCA 44, RCA 77
• Broadcast dynamics: Shure SM7B, Electro-Voice RE20, Sennheiser MD421
• Stage/live mics: Shure SM57, SM58, Beta 52, Sennheiser e609, e906, Audix OM5
• Budget recording mics: AT2020/2035/2050, Aston Origin/Spirit, AKG P120/P220/P420
• Boutique & specialty: Antelope Edge Solo, AR-51, Lauten, Mojave, Townsend
• Vintage tube LDCs, FET condensers, multi-pattern studio classics — full coverage from $50 USB mics to $10,000+ collector pieces

Tone-shaping controls:

• Source Mic — what you recorded with
• Target Mic — what you want it to sound like
• Intensity (0–200%) — how strongly to apply the transformation
• Character (-100 to +100) — coloration depth
• Body (-100 to +100) — low-mid weight
• Proximity (-12 to +12 dB) — proximity effect compensation (or addition)
• Width (0–200%) — stereo width control
• HPF (continuous 0–500 Hz)
• Rumble Filter (Off / 60 / 80 / 120 Hz) — stepped low-cut
• Input Trim / Output Trim (±24 / ±12 dB)
• Mix (0–100%) — parallel transformation
• Phase Flip

DSP technology:

• Linear-phase FIR convolution EQ for accurate transfer-function matching
• Calibrated harmonic profile per microphone (asymmetric H2/H3 ratios for tube/ribbon character)
• Ribbon-specific loudness compensation
• Proximity effect modeling per polar pattern