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(Neumann M 269), OW-800 (Allen
Sides' prototype Sony C800G), OW-50
(Neumann M 50), OW-K53 (Neumann
KM 53), OW-K54 (Neumann KM 54),
OW-55 (Sony C55P), OW-K3A (RCA
KU-3A ribbon), and OW-57U3 (Shure
SM57 Unidyne III dynamic). Once
again, the bulk of the collection centers
on large-diaphragm mics, with some specialty small diaphragm models, a ribbon
mic, and a dynamic adding extra flavors.
Digging into comparisons between the
new models and the original Townsend
models revealed some fascinating contrasts.
~ The new OW-47 is pretty close
to LD-47K, with a touch more low-mid
weight and less top end. I'd call this a
"5%" difference.
~ Comparing the 12s, the differences
are quite noticeable. I would order them
as OW-12 #1 being the most open and
dimensional, OW-12 #2 being much
rounder-even pillowy-and the original
LD-12 firmly in the middle, like a brandnew clean stock model.
~ The best descriptive of OW-49 is
that it sounds much more big, dusty,
and vintage than the LD-49K.
~ Although these are not models of
the same mic, I compared the OW-269
to the LD-67. The LD-67 was a touch
darker than the OW-269, which had
more air. This was to be expected, because that's how it is in the real world:
both mics share a capsule and body but
have different amplifiers and tube stages.
~ The two 800-based models were
very similar, with the Allen Sides prototype being a touch less toppy and maybe
a bit more forward, but only subtly so.
~ Comparing the last two similar models
in the collection, the vintage Ocean Way
Unidyne III was much thinner and
more aggressive than the DN-57.
Comparing these modeled mics
really shows off how well both the
Townsend and UA teams did. Most
of the differences I described above

are subtle, most noticeable when compared side-by-side... confirming that the
family resemblance and accuracy of the
models are quite well done.
Of the other mics I would love to say,
"Wow, they nailed it," but with the exception of talking into an AEA version of
the KU3A at NAMM, these are models
I have never owned or used in person.
In fact, the Sony C55P is a broadcast
condenser that I had never even heard
of until this review... although apparently
Ocean Way and Allen like them so much
they have more than a few on hand.
Also note that polar pattern and proximity settings in the software play a healthy
role in the sound and use of these mics,
and have the added benefit of offering
patterns, filters, and proximity effects not
found on the originals. All of this makes the
sonic palette of this collection even broader.

Conclusion

One final note: When we did the Sphere
L22 review last November, we added a
comparison video to our YouTube page.
Following this review, we will be adding
a second part to the video that will make
use of the same song and performance but
will run through all of the new Ocean Way
models. We'll also do some side-by-side
comparisons with the original collection,
so you can hear what this mic and plug-in
collection can do for you.
The plug-in can be activated from
Universal Audio's website and can be
demoed with ease from your UAD control
panel. If you own the Townsend L22
Sphere and a UAD-2 device, this collection
is really a no-brainer. If you have one of
the two but not both, it may well sway
you into completing the set!

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