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Get the pro sounds of a world-class studio's mic locker.

The Ocean Way Microphone Collection plug‑in for the UA Sphere modeling microphone system gives you the tones of the “best of the best” vintage mics from the world‑renowned Ocean Way Studios mic locker, hand‑selected by Grammy‑winning engineer/producer Allen Sides.

Get the classic microphone tones used on legendary records by Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, and more

Record through hand-picked mics, including vintage models from Neumann,® Sony,® RCA,® and AKG,® in realtime with Apollo*

Audition classic mics before, during, and after recording with any interface, in any DAW

Change mic type or polar pattern, and reduce room sound, even after recording

Want to learn more about the UA Sphere modeling microphone system?

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Included Mic Models

Included Mic Models

OW-47 (Neumann U 47)
OW-12 #1 (AKG C12)
OW-12 #2 (AKG C12)
OW-49 (Neumann M 49)
OW-269 (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)
OW-57U3 (Shure SM57 Unidyne III)

Take a Listen

Take a Listen
Get the Satisfying Tone of Vintage Mics

Get the Satisfying Tone of Vintage Mics

The Ocean Way Microphone Collection gives you the rich sounds of Ocean Way Studios' favorite microphones used on countless legendary albums — including the stunning tones of their coveted Sony C800G on vocals, Neumann KM 54 and Sony C-55P on guitar, and many more.

Find your Perfect Mic in Realtime with Apollo

Find your Perfect Mic in Realtime with Apollo

Audition classic mics before, during, and after recording with any interface, in any DAW. And when paired with an Apollo interface, you can do this with near‑zero latency.

Create Pro Sounds Before and After Tracking

Create Pro Sounds Before and After Tracking

With the Ocean Way Microphone Collection plug‑in, you can dramatically sculpt your tones by changing the proximity effect and polar pattern before and after recording.

Reduce Room Sound for Better Recordings

Reduce Room Sound for Better Recordings

Easily tame room coloration for cleaner, more professional recordings using IsoSphere and its expert presets tailored for everything from your bedroom studio to popular isolation filters from sE Reflexion Filters, Aston Halo, Kaotica Eyeball,* and more.

*All trademarks are property of their respective owners and used only to represent the microphones and sound treatment modeled as part of the Ocean Way Microphone Collection plug‑in.

Key Features

Included Mic Models

OW-47
For over 70 years, the Neumann U 47 has stood the test of time as the ultimate studio mic. Allen Sides has acquired — and sold — more than 400 U 47s, and the OW-47 is based on his favorite, serial number 2679. The OW-47 expertly emulates the original mic’s large condenser K47 capsule and a VF14 tube, giving you the same mind-blowing detail and legendary sonics for acoustic instruments and vocals.

OW-12 #1
Released in 1953, the AKG C12 is almost always Sides’ choice as a drum overhead. It’s also his prefered mic for lush, breathy vocals. One of the most complex and intricate large-diaphragm condenser capsules ever made, the OW-12 #1 emulation is an exacting model of this classic, even capturing its classic 10 kHz-ish “bump” and high-end sheen and sparkle without accentuating sibilance.

OW-12 #2
This AKG C12 is warmer and smoother than #1, highlighting the varying flavors of this classic, as it could be custom-tuned at the AKG factory to achieve different sensitivities and frequency response curves. The OW-12 #2 captures this favorite, the same one Sides’ used to record Frank Sinatra’s vocals on his 1984 album, LA is My Lady, as well as the all-star choir for 1985’s "We Are The World."

OW-49
Based on the Neumann M 49 — a slightly smoother, less-colored sounding U 47 due to a more transparent headbasket — the OW-49 faithfully emulates this late-’50s Ocean Way favorite. This mic has been used to track vocalists from Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand to Phil Collins and Joni Mitchell.

OW-269
The Neumann M 269 was designed for the German broadcast market and is a variation of the Neumann U 67, using a AC701k tube instead of an EF86 and offering a variable pattern switch. Notable artists that recorded with the M 269 at Ocean Way include Kenny Loggins, Little Richard, Alanis Morissette, and Johnny Rivers.

OW-800
Allen Sides and Ocean Way were involved in the very early development of the famed Sony C800G mic, and Sides was given two C800G prototypes for listening tests. The OW-800 emulation captures the prototype’s slightly warmer character than a production C800G. Notable vocalists that have recorded with this mic include Faith Hill, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharach, and Brian Setzer.

OW-50
The Neumann M 50 is a very unusual omnidirectional small-diaphragm condenser mic that features a capsule mounted on a plexiglass sphere. This design produces a nice high-frequency rise and an off-axis response which becomes more directional at higher frequencies resulting in the sound the M 50 is known and loved for. The OW-50 model is based on the earlier M 50a variant with serial number 294. Allen Sides chose this as the best M 50 specimen in his collection, as many famous movie scores have been recorded at Ocean Way Studios using this mic including E.T., Superman, 1941, Jaws II, Star Trek, Taxi Driver, and countless others.

OW-K53
Released in 1953, the Neumann KM 53 is an end-address small-diaphragm condenser that uses the Telefunken AC701 subminiature triode tube. The KM 53 has an omnidirectional capsule derived from the M 50, but has a very different sound due to the body configuration. The OW-K53 emulation, when set to an omni pattern, is based on a KM 53 from Allen Sides’ personal collection and captures the original’s unmatched transient response.

OW-K54
Introduced in 1954, the Neumann KM 54 is a cardioid, end-address small-diaphragm condenser, and utilizes the Telefunken AC701 subminiature triode tube. The OW-K54 model, when set to a cardioid pattern, is based on Sides’ favorite KM 54, and sports an amazing transient response. At Ocean Way, the KM 54 has been put to great use recording acoustic guitar and strings for the likes of Larry Carlton, Ry Cooder, Yo Yo Ma, Joe Pass, Kenny Burrell, and Eric Clapton.

OW-55
The Sony C-55P might just be the most underrated mic of all time. Allen Sides has said it’s one of the best microphones he has ever used, and at one point Ocean Way owned about 30 Sony C-55P mics! Especially wonderful on acoustic guitars, Sides has used the Sony C-55P on virtually every album he's recorded that has a stereo acoustic guitar. A cardioid small-diaphragm condenser, it’s unique in that the capsule swivels 90° inside the headbasket so it can be used as either side-address, end-address or any point in between. The OW-55 model emulates the sound of the C-55P in Sides’ prefered side-address mode, but also allows for other capsule orientations.

OW-K3A
The RCA KU-3A, sometimes referred to as a 10001, is an extremely rare cardioid ribbon microphone from the 1940s. The microphones were reportedly hand-built in Hollywood, California by RCA technician, Charles Gant, specifically for the motion picture industry. The OW-K3A emulation faithfully captures the original’s fixed-cardioid design and smooth, very controllable off-axis response.

OW-57U3
The now ubiquitous Shure SM57 was introduced in 1965 and utilized the relatively new Unidyne III capsule which had first been used in the Shure 545. A fixture on guitar amps and snare drums, their sound has slightly changed over the years, with some preferring the older US-made SM57s. The OW-57U3 emulation is based on a US-made version from the late ’60s.

Customer Reviews

Ocean Way® Microphone Collection

Overall Rating

4.9/5
(77)

M. Kipp

February 3, 2024

Absolutely fascinating vocal sound

I did a lead vocal recording via Sphere with the Sphere Micro Colletion. After the recording I added one Microphone of the Ocean Way Micro to that track and I got fascinated by its warmth and natural sound. Amazing!

H. Ganeider

January 22, 2024

Sphere LX mic

I am sure this is a great product, but i still haven´t receive the free sphere lx mic that was offered with the purchase of the apollo x8p. I´m still waiting and I am not amused.

O. Gurtovoy

January 5, 2024

Wonderful plugin

Really nice and useful plug-in for different range of mics. Great!

A. Hunt

January 4, 2024

Shiny

Love it!

E. Bureau

November 23, 2023

Incredible!

If you own a Sphere mic this is a no-brainer. Just save yourself some time and buy this as well as the Bill Putnam Mic collection. Both really elevate the already high quality of the Sphere, by ading some incredible sounding mics. Even better sounding than the stock Sphere mic collection. Think of it not just as more mics, but essentially new better mics.

If you (like me) have a Sphere LX, purchasing one of these packs also gives you access to the full library of mic from the DLX which is awesome!

If I was to describe the difference between the Putnam and the Ocean Way Microphone collections, I’d say that the Putnam mics are more warm, mellow and characterful (a very good way) while the Ocean Way Mics are more open, airy and imparts less coloration. Especially the SDC mics are amazing!

Š. Kominko

November 15, 2023

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October 30, 2023

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M. Fraser

August 20, 2023

Great expansion of mic character

Got this for the LX mic partly to unlock the whole Sphere mic collection. The OW mics have a different character and the prototype 800 and the 47 are real stand-outs. Well worth the cost to get a wider range of options!

S. Burgan

August 8, 2023

Ridiculously good

Suddenly gained access to some of the finest microphones on earth. Quality of tone is awesome. Using mostly on vocals and acoustic guitars.

F. TATTI

June 25, 2023

Ocean Way collection Mic

Great Modeling of evary Mic, i like the warm Sound!!!!

F. MURILLO ROJO

March 17, 2023

Incredible emulation and useful plugin.

If you have an L22 ... you need it, word. Emulations sound stunning, specially U47 and C800G. I have also tried it in recordings made with my U87ai and improves it a lot when I select the C800G. Being able to use the blennding two mics system and the Isosphere addition ... just blw my mind.

N. Singappulige

January 12, 2023

Amazing collection of mics

The mics are really great and sound fantastic!

l. manosalvas

January 4, 2023

Really nice

Really nice emulations didn’t expect the accuracy to be that close obviously not like the original but damn close and cannot justify paying thousands for the originals

D. Bubien

December 31, 2022

OW-K53

Absolutely love this mic for acoustic guitars! Love the OW47 too. My favorite 47 in the sphere collection.

c. rosario

December 18, 2022

Definitely makes a difference

I decided to buy it, even though I don’t own the mic
I use it on stereo microphone tracked recordings, and it sounds pretty decent
Next step is to actually buy the microphone

S. El Hammami

December 5, 2022

Not really overlaping Sphere Mic Bundle

I thought it was overlaping as there were the same microphone list. Then I have tried it before purchasing it. In fact the emulation is not the same. The C800 is hotter with Ocean emulation than Sphere or Putnam ones. It fits my voice in a far better way. With some good Xmas discounts I fully recommand to try it for free and then get it at good price. That is a great and fair system of test provided by UAD that I always use.

A. Vasilyev

November 18, 2022

Ocean Way® Microphone Collection - fantastic

A set of classic sound fiction, who are not with us yet, join us and be happy with a large suitcase of microphones, with patristic fantastic noise reduction,
SUPER!!!!!

G. Aucouturier

October 7, 2022

Excellent

Excellent, complete well Townsend lab sphere.
I like Clapton presets.
Another great uad !!!!!

A. Pasco

September 10, 2022

Amazing

This is everything you’ll ever need for your mic setup.

S. Them

May 19, 2022

Great UAD plugin

Absolute a great mike simulations