Studio-quality vocals from a dynamic mic that can sound like five broadcast and studio classics. The Universal Audio SD-1 is UA’s flagship dynamic modeling microphone for vocals and instruments. Its cardioid pattern is tuned to reject background noise, and switchable low-cut and articulation boost help voices stand out.
Why customers choose it
- Five mic models: DN-7, DN-20, RB-77DX Satin, DN-88 and DN-441
- Low-cut filter: 200 Hz, on/off
- Articulation boost: 3-5 kHz lift, on/off
- Built-in shock mount and windscreen: ready for close vocal work
- Hemisphere mic modeling: the included Hemisphere Mic Collection software gives you the sound of classic microphones, with or without UA hardware
- Filter, proximity and axis: tune the modelled mic after recording, an industry first according to Universal Audio
- Works anywhere: built for pro rooms, home studios and stages
Who it is for
Podcasters, streamers, broadcasters, voice-over artists and singers recording in untreated rooms.
What’s in the box
- SD-1 microphone (built-in shock mount and windscreen)
- 5/8″ to 3/8″ thread adapter
- Hemisphere Mic Collection software (download)
Specifications
| Brand | Universal Audio |
|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Range | 50 Hz – 16 kHz |
| Sensitivity | -58 dB (1.3 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz |
| Output Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Recommended Load | Greater than 1 kOhm |
| Switches | Low Cut 200 Hz on/off, Articulation Boost 3-5 kHz on/off |
| Connector | 3-Pin XLRM |
| Size | 195 mm length, 60 mm diameter |
| Weight | 735 g (1.6 lbs) |
Good to know
- The Hemisphere Mic Collection runs as a Native plug-in on your computer or as a UAD-2 plug-in on Apollo and UAD-2 Satellites.
FAQ
Is it good for podcasting?
Universal Audio designed it for vocals, with a cardioid pattern tuned to reject background noise.
Does it need phantom power?
No, it is a dynamic microphone.
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