VSL MIR 3D RoomPack 4 - The Sage Gateshead — Free Download

Captured Venues and Acoustic Character

This RoomPack for Vienna MIR Pro 3D provides detailed convolution renderings of three performance spaces within a striking curved-glass building in northeast England, known for its outstanding acoustics. The construction uses a special spongy concrete mix with higher-than-usual air capacity to enhance sound, and the venues are isolated from each other to prevent noise and vibration transmission.

Hall One is a large wood-paneled auditorium intended as an acoustically perfect space, modeled loosely on the Musikverein in Vienna. It features adjustable ceiling panels, movable curtains over ribbed wooden side walls, and a capacity of up to 1,640 visitors. Hall Two is a ten-sided theater with a more intimate atmosphere, equipped with remote-controlled wall panels that allow considerable adjustment of reverberation time.

Microphone Perspectives and Placement Flexibility

Each venue is captured from multiple main microphone positions. Hall One offers four perspectives: one on the stage, two in the auditorium, and one on the first balcony at the back. Even the second balcony area can host instruments or other signal sources. Hall Two provides four positions, including one on stage and another on the second balcony, roughly six meters above the main floor.

The Northern Rock Foundation Hall is rendered from two different viewing angles, providing four main microphone positions with no placement restrictions, so instruments can be put anywhere, including audience positions. This flexibility allows you to match the sonic perspective to the musical material, from soloists to full orchestras, using the same venue but different listening points.

Impulse Response Count and Reverb Control

The pack includes a substantial library of impulse responses: Hall One was captured with nearly 6,700, Hall Two with over 2,400, and the Northern Rock Foundation Hall with over 5,700 responses. This wealth of data enables Vienna MIR Pro 3D to recreate the spatial characteristics convincingly, allowing you to place instruments in a realistic three-dimensional acoustic field.

Reverb Time Scaling in Vienna MIR Pro 3D can emulate the adjustable acoustic features of Hall Two and the Northern Rock Foundation Hall. By scaling the reverb time, you can simulate the effect of moving wall panels or drawing curtains, effectively shaping the room sound to suit different musical styles or arrangements without needing separate impulse responses for each setting.

Workflow and Practical Applications

In Vienna MIR Pro 3D, you load this RoomPack and position your instruments within the selected venue’s virtual space. Use the multiple microphone positions to choose a closer or more distant perspective, and adjust the reverb time scaling to match the desired acoustical character. This workflow is ideal for scoring to picture, orchestral mockups, or any project needing a realistic, controllable performance space.

Consult the Vienna MIR Pro 3D documentation for specific instructions on loading RoomPacks and applying reverb time scaling. Since the pack is designed exclusively for Vienna MIR Pro 3D, ensure you have a compatible version installed. Test with different microphone positions and reverb settings to find the best match for your instrument combinations and musical style.

Key features

• Three acoustically distinct venues from a landmark UK music center
• Multiple main microphone positions per venue for varied perspectives
• Extensive impulse response libraries for realistic spatial rendering
• Reverb Time Scaling to emulate adjustable acoustics
• Flexible instrument placement including stage and audience areas
• All venues are structurally isolated to prevent noise and vibration

Best for

Ideal for composers and producers using Vienna MIR Pro 3D who need versatile concert hall acoustics for orchestral, chamber, or contemporary music. The adjustable reverb and multiple microphone positions make it suitable for detailed virtual orchestration, film scores, and live-performance simulations.