Introducing the New Universal Audio SD-3, SD-5, and SD-7 Dynamic Microphones

By Front End Audio on May 13th 2024

Introducing the New Universal Audio SD-3, SD-5, and SD-7 Dynamic Microphones! Universal Audio has just announced three new dynamic microphones to their standard series of mics. The new additions are the Universal Audio SD-3 Microphone, the Universal Audio SD-5 Microphone, and the Universal Audio SD7 Microphone. These new microphones are an extension of the Universal Audio standard series of microphones that includes the Universal Audio SD-1 Dynamic Microphone, Universal Audio SC-1 Microphone, and Universal Audio SP-1 Pencil Microphones.

Universal Audio SD-3 Dynamic Microphone
The Universal Audio SD-3 Microphone is a compact cardioid dynamic microphone for drum and instrument recording featuring Hemisphere mic modeling technology, high SPL tolerance, and included accessories. Easily capture snare and tom drums, loud guitar cabs, brass, and more with Universal Audio's SD-3. This is a great dynamic microphone with high SPL handling, cardioid polar pattern, and Universal Audio's Hemisphere mic modeling giving you a pro sound in any environment. The SD-3 microphone and the included Hemisphere Mic Collection plugin work with or without UA hardware and go way beyond subtle EQ curves to give you precise control over filter, proximity, and axis. Just set up SD-3 and use the plug-in to find that “sweet spot” for a guitar cab, or tame harsh frequencies on a snare or tom drum. Universal Audio fine-tuned the cardioid polar pattern on SD-3 for a wide range of environments. Whether it's your bedroom, project, or pro studio, or even the stage, SD-3’s ultra-high SPL tolerance and exceptional isolation give you iconic "sit-in-the-mix" sounds heard on countless hits. Plus, its compact size lets you zone in for perfect mic placement in tight spaces. The SD-3 Microphone is also available in a 3 pack called the Universal Audio SD-3X3! For this microphone, the Hemisphere software comes with 5 microphone models: DN-57, DN-545, DN-604, and DN-409U, and DN-4

Universal Audio SD-5 Dynamic Microphone
The Universal Audio SD-5 Microphone is a supercardioid dynamic microphone for kick drums and bass amps featuring Hemisphere mic modeling technology, high SPL tolerance, and included accessories. Easily capture all the punch and heft of your kick drums, bass amps, and anything else where extended low-end is required. The SD-5 is a dynamic mic with a supercardioid polar pattern, high SPL handling, and best-in-class Hemisphere mic modeling — SD-5 gives you pro sound, no matter where you record. Universal Audio fine-tuned the supercardioid polar pattern on the SD-5 for use on stage or in the studio. And with its ultra-high SPL capability and exceptional isolation, you’ll be able to capture all the thump, tone, and transients from your low-end drums without getting so much bleed from other sources. For this microphone, the Hemisphere software comes with 5 microphone models: DN-12A, DN-112, DN-6, DN-52, and DN-SUB.

Universal Audio SD-7 Dynamic Microphone
The Universal Audio SD-7 Microphone is a hypercardioid dynamic microphone for drums and instruments featuring Hemisphere mic modeling technology, high SPL tolerance, and included accessories. With the SD-7, you can easily capture tom drums, guitar cabs, horns, and more with a natural and open tone. The SD-7 is a dynamic mic with high SPL handling, hypercardioid polar pattern, and best-in-class Hemisphere mic modeling — SD-7 gives you pro sound with precision, in any environment. SD-7 is powered by the same mic modeling technology found in Universal Audio’s award-winning UA Sphere microphones. With the included Hemisphere Mic Collection, you can get great emulations of famous dynamics from Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic. The 5 microphone models included with Hemisphere for the SD-7 are DN-421, DN-421S, RB-160, DN-409N, and DN-441.