Universal Audio SD-5
Product information "Universal Audio SD-5"
SD-5 Dynamic Microphone with Hemisphere Modeling
With the SD-5 Dynamic Microphone and Hemisphere Mic Modeling you capture the full punch and impact of your kick drums, bass amps and anything else that needs extended low-end punch, quickly yielding mix-ready sounds for hit-worthy results.
- dynamic microphone with supercardioid polar pattern for kick drums, bass amplifiers and other low-end sources and instruments
- Hemisphere Mic Modeling gives you the sounds of legendary dynamic microphones from Shure, Audix, AKG and more*
- Supercardioid polar pattern suppresses off-axis noise while retaining low-frequency presence
- Handpicked dynamic capsules for extreme sound pressure levels
- Robust all-metal construction and stylish UA craftsmanship
- Includes integrated mount and carrying pouch
Effortlessly capture your best bass sounds
Whether on stage or in the studio — the SD-5, with its supercardioid pattern, extremely high SPL handling and exceptional isolation, delivers powerful punch and impact. Move the SD-5 around your source to find the perfect balance of detail and bass response — without EQ — and capture all transients and the true character of your instruments.
Achieve low-end perfection with Hemisphere Mic Modeling
Using the same award-winning technology as our UA Sphere Modeling microphones, the free Hemisphere Mic Modeling plug-in offers the authentic tone of legendary dynamic microphones from Shure, Audix, AKG and others, in real time with Apollo or natively in your DAW.* You can also shape the sound of your recordings with filters, proximity effects and axis controls — even after tracking, including the famous "woofer-in-reverse" mic trick for even deeper low end.
Add a pro microphone in vintage style
With its all-metal construction, retro styling and handpicked capsules, the SD-5 is a reliable companion that consistently captures valuable low frequencies and delivers solid performance for decades.
*Hemisphere plug-in is available after product registration. All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners and are used only to illustrate the microphones and tonal characteristics modelled as part of the Hemisphere software.
- Connection Plug: 3-pin XLR
- Frequency range: 20 Hz - 15 kHz
- Impedance: 50 Ohm
- Includes: Integrated tripod mount with angle adjustment, thread adapter ⅝" to ⅜", storage bag
- Instrument Choice: Drums / Percussion
- Pickup pattern: Supercardioid
- Special Features: Hemisphere Modeling
- Subcategory: Instrument Microphone
- Transducer principle: Dynamic
- Weight: 727 g
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.
