Universal Audio SD-Microphones

Mic Drop!

Universal Audio, known for its high-quality audio interfaces and plug-ins, has developed a series of SD microphones that are perfect for studio recordings thanks to their impressive fidelity and sharpness of detail. The microphones are based on the same modeling technology used in Universal Audio's award-winning UA Sphere microphones. The built-in signal processing allows you to use classic microphone preamps and analog compressors directly in the microphone. This means you get the legendary UA sound without additional hardware. Combined with the plug-ins from the Hemisphere Mic Collection, you can emulate the authentic sound of the most popular microphones ever made, giving your recordings enormous flexibility and variety.

Natural sound in any setting

Universal Audio has tuned the Cardioid polar pattern of the SD-1 so that background noises such as fans, fridges or loud band mates are easily suppressed. Whether in the bedroom, rehearsal room or professional studio - your voice and vocal recordings at close range will come across naturally and effortlessly in the mix.

The slim design of the SD-1 and the rear-mounted XLR socket make clean cable routing child's play. And thanks to the integrated shockmount and windscreen, your music recordings, podcasts, livestreams or Zoom meetings automatically sound cleaner.

In addition, the SD-1's filter switches make it easy to reduce rumble in the lower frequency range. This allows you to achieve clean recordings and give every sound source more presence.

Capture the best sound without effort

Snares and toms, loud guitar cabinets, brass instruments and much more can be recorded effortlessly with the SD-3 - a classic dynamic microphone with high sound pressure resistance, cardioid polar pattern and first-class Hemispheric Mic Modeling for professional sound in any environment.

The SD-3 is also available in a 3-pack. Ideal for miking an entire rack of tom drums or the entire backline.

In addition, clean recordings can be achieved in no time at all thanks to filter, proximity and axis controls.

Best bass sound when you need it

Easily capture all the punch and impact of your kick drums, bass amps and anything else that needs an extended low end. The SD-5 is a classic dynamic microphone with supercardioid polar pattern, high SPL and best Hemisphere Mic Modeling - for professional sound no matter where you record.

Universal Audio has optimized the supercardioid characteristic of the SD-5 for use on stage or in the studio, making distracting crosstalk from other sound sources a thing of the past.

Record instruments with legendary clarity

Record toms, guitar cabs, horns and more with a natural, open sound. The SD-7 is a classic dynamic microphone with high SPL resistance, hypercardioid polar pattern and best-in-class Hemispheric Mic Modeling, delivering a professional and accurate sound in any environment.

The SD-7 and the included Hemisphere Mic Collection plug-in work with or without UA hardware and go far beyond subtle EQ curves to give you precise control over filters, proximity and axes - an industry first. Simply configure the SD-7 and use the plug-in to quickly find the sweet spot for a guitar amp or let horns shine in the mix.

From a loud stage to a quiet studio, the SD-7's ability to handle extremely high sound pressure levels makes it the perfect choice for loud, transient-rich sound sources. And thanks to the hypercardioid polar pattern, the microphone can be moved back for more "air" without sacrificing isolation.