SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone
Universal Audio

SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone

Capture your best, every time.

With the SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone and Hemisphere mic modeling, you can capture vocals, instruments, livestreams, and podcasts like a pro, quickly giving you polished studio sound that’s broadcast-ready.
Key Features
  • Capture close-miked vocals and instruments with a classic dynamic cardioid mic
  • Get the sound of iconic dynamic mics with Hemisphere mic modeling
  • 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

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

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 cardioid design that naturally rejects background noises like fans, refrigerators, and noisy bandmates.

Get the Sound of Classic Mics with Hemisphere
Using the same award-winning tech as our UA Sphere modeling microphones, the free Hemisphere mic modeling plug-in gives you the authentic sound of iconic dynamic mics from RCA, Sony, Sennheiser, and more — in realtime with Apollo or natively in your DAW.* You can also shape the sound of your recordings using filter, proximity effect, and axis controls — even after tracking.

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.

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 new go-to home studio mic has arrived.

Capture your Best Recordings Yet
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.

*Hemisphere plug-in available upon product registration. All trademarks are property of their respective owners and used only to represent the microphones and sound treatment modeled as part of the Hemisphere software.

Microphone Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 50Hz-16kHz
Output Impedance 200 ohms
Sensitivity -58 dB (1.3 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
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 ⅝” to ⅜” Thread Adapter

Dimensions
7.68" (195 mm) length, 2.36" (60 mm) diameter

Weight
1.6 lbs (735 g)