Inspired by the iconic microphones featured in the acclaimed film The King's Speech, this plugin brings the historic sound of royal speech technology into your studio. Developed through a collaboration between Abbey Road Studios and Waves Audio, it captures the unique tonal qualities of three rare microphones that were once exclusive to the British royal family. These microphones, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, carry a legacy of prestige and sonic distinction.

Each microphone was custom-crafted for a specific royal user—King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth—boasting intricate gold, silver, and chrome details with royal insignias. The plugin faithfully recreates their distinct frequency responses, allowing you to explore different proximity settings and experience the microphones’ individual characters. This enables producers and engineers to add authentic vintage warmth and clarity reminiscent of historic royal broadcasts to their recordings.

Unearthed from the EMI vaults near London by Abbey Road’s senior engineer Peter Cobbin, these microphones were used for recording the film’s soundtrack and dialogue, marking their first use outside the royal family. The King’s Microphones plugin offers musicians and audio professionals an extraordinary opportunity to access these once-inaccessible sounds, blending rich heritage with modern production capabilities.