Universal Audio SD-1 Standard Dynamic Cardioid Microphone with Hemisphere Mic Modeling

Get an up-close and broadcast-ready sound from your vocals and instruments with the SD-1 Standard Dynamic Cardioid Microphone from Universal Audio. With its wide frequency response from 50 Hz to 16 kHz, this versatile mic's dynamic capsule delivers polished, natural sounding recordings and can be used to capture speech, vocals, and a wide variety of instruments.

The SD-1 features a low-cut filter to reduce rumbling and unwanted low-end noise, while the Articulation Boost adds a presence boost in the 3 to 5 kHz range for additional high-end clarity if desired. The capsule's cardioid pickup pattern focuses audio capture in front of the microphone, picking up less background sound and making the mic well suited for streaming and podcasting applications, even in less than perfect acoustic spaces. Like all Standard-series mics, the SD-1 includes the free Hemisphere Mic Modeling software, which allows you to model your mic response on several high-quality emulations of classic mics and control proximity, axial shift, phase, virtual filters, and more.

This microphone is part of the Fotohaus Klinger Virtual Mic Locker, an online tool to help our valued customers determine the sonic differences between popular microphones for podcasting and voice over work. Each microphone was recorded using a Grace Design M103 preamp into a Presonus Quantum 2626 interface.

The SD-1 delivers studio-grade sound and style, no matter where you record. It's tailor-made for close-miked speech and vocals, with a simple dynamic design that naturally rejects background noises like fans, refrigerators, and noisy bandmates.

Reduce rumble and mud from recordings with the SD-1's selectable low-cut filter. And with its enhanced articulation boost, vocals and instruments will instantly stand out with added presence.

Take the guesswork out of getting polished sound with Apollo's custom SD-1 mic presets, featuring radio-ready EQ and compression settings for vocals, guitars, and broadcasts.

Using the same award-winning tech as the UA Sphere modeling microphones, the included Hemisphere mic modeling plug-in gives your studio the authentic sound of essential, classic mics from RCA, Sony, Sennheiser, and more, in real time, with Apollo or natively in your DAW. You can also shape the sound of your recordings using filter, proximity, and axis controls, even after tracking.

With a sleek modern design and rear-mounted XLR jack for easy cable runs, the SD-1 will instantly level-up your production space. Whether it's music, podcasts, livestreams, or Zoom meetings, your new go-to home studio mic has arrived.

The SD-1 features an internal shockmount and built-in windscreen, meaning your recordings and livestreams will automatically sound cleaner, with less handling noise and breath sound.