Universal Audio SD-5 Dynamic Microphone w/ Hemisphere Modeling
Easily capture all the punch and heft of your kick drums, bass amps, and anything else where extended low-end is required. A classic dynamic mic with a supercardioid polar pattern, high SPL handling, and best-in-class Hemisphere mic modeling — SD-5 gives you pro sound, no matter where you record.
Key Benefits
- Get studio-quality kick drum and bass recordings with a UA-designed dynamic modeling microphone
- Harness the authentic sound of the most popular microphones ever made with Hemisphere mic modeling technology
- Get pristine results in any environment, from pro rooms and home studios to stages
- Find your perfect sound with ease using filter, proximity, and axis controls
Record Through Five Workhorse Kick Mics: SD-5 is powered by the same mic modeling technology found in Universal Audio’s award-winning UA Sphere microphones. With the included Hemisphere Mic Collection, it’s the only dynamic modeling mic that gives you the authentic sound of famous dynamics from Shure, Audix, and AKG.*
A Modeling Mic That Works for You: SD-5 and the included Hemisphere Mic Collection plug-in work with or without UA hardware, and go way beyond subtle EQ curves to give you precise control over filter, proximity, and axis — an industry first. Just set up SD-5 and use the plug-in to quickly find that “sweet spot” for your kick drum or bass amp.
Easily Capture Your Best Bass Sounds: Universal Audio fine-tuned the supercardioid polar pattern on SD-5 for use on stage or in the studio. And with its ultra-high SPL capability and exceptional isolation, you’ll capture all the thump, tone, and transients in your instrument without bleed from other sources.
Add a Pro Mic with Vintage Style: With all-metal construction, retro styling, and hand-selected capsules, SD-5 gives you a trusted companion to reliably capture valuable low-end frequencies for decades of solid performance.
Included Hemisphere Mic Models
- DN-12A: Based on a popular dynamic microphone dating back to the 1950’s — this model is favored by producer/engineer John Leckie (Radiohead, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd), who often uses a 12 model alongside a 421 on kick drums.**
- DN-112: This Austrian-made kick drum microphone is now considered an industry standard. Used on countless Hip-Hop and Rock records, it has extended low frequency capture with clear top end presence for beater attack.
- DN-6: The DN-6 model is based on an American kick drum mic that has become a go-to for studio recording. With its deep bass and heavily contoured sound, it works especially well for tight, syncopated Metal genres.
- DN-52: The DN-52 model is based on a current production version of the American 52-style kick drum microphone. This model provides extended low frequency capture, and an overall balanced sound useful on nearly any kick drum or bass instrument.
- DN-SUB: The DN-SUB model is based on a studio trick which uses a full-range speaker driver wired-in-reverse for extended sub frequency capture. Many engineers will blend this sound along with a traditional mic for adding weight to kick drums and bass cabinets — now an easier task with just a single mic and the Hemisphere plug-in.
Key Features
- Compact dynamic microphone for kick drums, bass amps, and other low-end sources
- Get the sounds of popular kick drum mics with Hemisphere mic modeling
- Supercardioid polar pattern rejects off-axis sounds while maintaining low frequency presence
- Hand-selected dynamic capsules to handle extreme SPL
- Includes integrated standmount and storage pouch
- Rugged all-metal construction and stylish UA craftsmanship
Microphone Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 15 kHz
Sensitivity: -64 dB (0 dB = 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
Connector: 3-Pin XLRM
Included Accessory: Integrated standmount w/ angle adjustment, "⅝" to ⅜" thread adapter, storage pouch
Dimensions: 4.06"(103.2 mm) length, 5.61" (142.6 mm)
Weight: 1.6 lbs (727 g)
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