Universal Audio SD-1 B-Ware
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Product information "Universal Audio SD-1 B-Ware"
PROMOTION - UAD Pro Studio Plugin Promotion
until 31.08.2024 you will receive the UAD Essentials Edition with 11 plugins worth 325€ for free with your Universal Audio SD-1. You will automatically receive all plugins directly from the manufacturer via the UA Connect app for your computer after registration.
Plugins included:
- Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection (3)
- Pultec EQ Collection (3)
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Pure Plate Reverb
- PolyMAX Synth
The linear frequency response of the UA SD-1 is perfect for vocal recordings in the studio or, thanks to its dynamic cardioid design and integrated pop protection, for live sessions or video calls without focussing on background noise. The Articulation Boost can be switched on for more presence, which is not only good for vocals. Instruments can also be captured with a natural sound. The Apollo SD-1 Channel Strip presets, specially adapted for Universal Audio's Apollo interfaces, quickly provide professional sound processing for various recording situations.
Universal Audio's free Hemisphere plug-in for UAD and Apollo Realtime transforms the Standard Series microphones into modelling microphones with access to proven but very expensive studio classics.
SD-1 comes with the following mic models in Hemisphere
- DN-7 (inspired by the Shure SM7B)
- DN-20 (inspired by the Electro-Voice RE20)
- RB-77DX Satin (inspired by the RCA 77-DX)
- DN-88 (inspired by the Beyerdynamic M88)
- DN-441 (inspired by the Sennheiser MD441)
- Cable: not included
- Color/ Finish: White
- Connection Plug: 3-pin XLR
- Frequency range: 50 Hz - 16 kHz
- Impedance: 200 Ohm
- Includes: Microphone, Stand Adapter
- Low-Cut-Filter: yes
- Note: Integrated Shock Absorber, Windshield and Universal Audio Apollo Channel Strip Presets (with UA hardware only).
- Phantom Power: None
- Pickup pattern: Cardioid
- Sensitivity: 1,3 mV/Pa
- Special Features: switchable Articulation Frequency Boost (3 - 5 kHz) and Low Cut Filter (200 Hz)
- Subcategory: Speech/vocals
- Transducer principle: Dynamic
- Type: Podcast Microphone
- Weight: 735 g
- diaphragm: Large-diaphragm
Pioneer in audio recording for more than 50 years
Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr., Universal Audio has long been synonymous with innovative recording equipment. As the favourite engineer of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and others, Bill was a passionate innovator who is regarded as the father of modern audio recording. Many of his legendary studio and equipment designs are still in use today. B. Putnam was the inventor of the modern mixing console, the multiband audio equaliser and he was the first engineer to use artificial reverb on commercial recordings. Alongside his friend Les Paul, Bill was also involved in the early development of stereophonic recording.
Putnam, known as a driven entrepreneur, founded three audio product companies during his long career: Universal Audio, Studio Electronics and Urei. All three companies built devices that were widely adopted after their introduction and would shape the studio sound for generations. The boutique compressors LA-2A and 1176 and the 610 tube console are among these legends. Artists such as Sinatra, the Beach Boys and Van Halen recorded their studio albums on the 610 console.
Universal Audio was re-established in 1999 by Bill's sons James Putnam and Bill Putnam Jr. The plan was twofold: on the one hand to faithfully reproduce classic analogue recording gear in their father's tradition; and on the other to bring the sound and spirit of vintage analogue technology into the new digital recording tools .
By now impressive effects pedals for guitarists and specialised guitar-recording tools such as the Universal Audio OX are also part of the range and are extremely popular with fans of outstanding tone.
