Universal Audio SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone












Perfect for podcasts, VO, and close-miked vocals, this cardioid dynamic aims to set a new standard! Includes Channel Strip Presets for Apollo interfaces.
Overview
The SD-1 is Universal Audio's flagship dynamic microphone for recording and live use, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, selectable low cut and articulation boost switches, and Apollo Channel Strip Presets for instant pro sound.
With the SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone, you can capture vocals, instruments, livestreams, and podcasts like a pro, quickly giving you polished studio sound that's broadcast-ready.
- Get Pro Vocals, Anywhere:
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.
- Shape your Sound with Quick Controls:
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.
- Sound Like the Pros with Apollo Channel Strip Presets:
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.
- Deck Out your Desktop Studio:
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 go-to home studio mic has arrived.
- Capture your Best Recordings Yet:
The SD-1 features an internal shockmount and… read more built-in windscreen, meaning your recordings and livestreams will automatically sound cleaner, with less handling noise and breath sound.
- Get natural-sounding recordings with SD-1's flat, wide-range frequency response
- Add clarity and presence with low-cut and enhanced articulation boost switches
- Shape vocals and instruments with included SD-1 Apollo Channel Strip Presets
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With the SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone, you can capture vocals, instruments, livestreams, and podcasts like a pro, quickly giving you polished studio sound that's broadcast-ready.
- Get Pro Vocals, Anywhere:
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.
- Shape your Sound with Quick Controls:
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.
- Sound Like the Pros with Apollo Channel Strip Presets:
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.
- Deck Out your Desktop Studio:
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 go-to home studio mic has arrived.
- Capture your Best Recordings Yet:
The SD-1 features an internal shockmount and… read more built-in windscreen, meaning your recordings and livestreams will automatically sound cleaner, with less handling noise and breath sound.
Features:
- Capture close-miked vocals and instruments with a classic dynamic cardioid mic- Get natural-sounding recordings with SD-1's flat, wide-range frequency response
- Add clarity and presence with low-cut and enhanced articulation boost switches
- Shape vocals and instruments with included SD-1 Apollo Channel Strip Presets
Specs
- 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 Impedance : > 1 K Ohms
- Adjustable Controls: Low Cut Filter (200 Hz): Off, On
- Articulation Boost (3 - 5 kHz): Off, On
- Connector: 3-Pin XLRM
- Included Accessory: Thread Adapter
- Dimensions: 7.68" (195 mm) length, 2.36" (60 mm) diameter
- Weight: 1.6 lbs (735 g)
- 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 Impedance : > 1 K Ohms
- Adjustable Controls: Low Cut Filter (200 Hz): Off, On
- Articulation Boost (3 - 5 kHz): Off, On
- Connector: 3-Pin XLRM
- Included Accessory: Thread Adapter
- Dimensions: 7.68" (195 mm) length, 2.36" (60 mm) diameter
- Weight: 1.6 lbs (735 g)
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 2.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 6 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MIC-UASD-1
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 831-440-1176
Web: https://help.uaudio.com/
Phone: 831-440-1176
Web: https://help.uaudio.com/
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