Dynamic Microphone

Universal Audio SD-1, reference dynamic cardioid microphone designed for studio and stage. The ideal entry-level microphone in combination with Apollo interfaces. As of October 2023, vintage pickup modeling is now included, via the free native Hemisphere plugin.

ARTICLE N° 81864
  • Universal Audio SD-1
  • Type: Dynamic
  • Directivity: Cardioid
  • Frequency range: 50 Hz – 16 kHz
  • Sensitivity: -58 dB (1.3 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
  • Output impedance: 200 Ohm
  • Recommended load impedance: > 1 K Ohms
  • Low cut filter (switch activation): 200 Hz
  • Clarity boost (switch activation): 3 – 5 kHz
  • Apollo channel strip presets
  • Connector: XLR 3 pin male
  • Internal suspension and pop filter: your recordings and livestreams will sound perfect straight away, with less handling and hiss noise
  • Accessory included: ⅝” to ⅜” threaded adapter
  • Dimensions: 195 mm in length, 60 mm in diameter
  • Weight: 735 g
Universal Audio presents the SD-1, a dynamic microphone inspired by the classic SM7B, designed for both live and studio applications.
With the Universal Audio Standard SD-1, you'll record your vocals, instruments, livestreams and podcasts with professional results.
The design of this microphone is focused on proximity vocal pickups (radio effect), dialogues. It is not very sensitive to parasitic noise (VMC, fans, refrigerators, surrounding conversations, etc.).
The boost function (3-5 kHz) is used to reinforce the presence of voices and instruments by providing more clarity.
Presets for microphone use with Apollo interfaces equipped with UAD processors provide EQ and compression settings that will make your vocals, guitars and dialogue sound like they are on the radio.

And with Hemisphere, the modeling plug-in offered by Universal Audio, you also have access to several legendary vintage microphones.
Capsule type
 Dynamic
Application
 Speaking voice, Video / broadcast, Content creation
Directivity
 Cardioid
Switchable Bass-Cut filter
 Yes
Switchable pad
 Yes
Switch On/Off
 No
Popfilter
 Inside
Power supply
 No power supply required
Color
 White
Packaging
 Single unit
Connectors
 XLR male 3 pins
Frequency response
 50 Hz – 16 kHz
Main advantages:
- Take close-up shots of vocals and instruments using a classic cardioid dynamic microphone
- Get natural recording quality with the SD-1's wide, flat frequency response
- Bring clarity and presence using precision low cut and boost switches
- Shape voices and instruments with the Apollo (Console) presets included with the SD-1

Spotlight on

For over 50 years, Universal Audio has been an industry leader in DSP audio modeling and vintage analog technology. The American manufacturer has released groundbreaking products such as the LA-2A compressor and the 610 tube mic preamp which have been used to record artists as diverse as the Beach Boys and Van Halen. 
Since the 2000s, Universal Audio has been faithfully reproducing classic analog recording equipment and designing new digital recording tools in keeping with the sound and spirit of vintage analog technology. Best-sellers include the Apollo interface, UAD-2 Satellite, UAD plug-ins, UADFX pedals and the OX Amp Top Box.