Description
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 professional sound.
With the SD-1 standard dynamic microphone, you can capture vocals, instruments, live streams and podcasts like a pro, quickly giving you polished studio sound ready for broadcast.
Key Benefits
Capture vocals and instruments up close with a classic dynamic cardioid mic
Get natural-sounding recordings with the SD-1's wide, flat frequency response
Add clarity and presence with low-cut and enhanced articulation boost switches
Shape vocals and instruments with included Apollo SD-1 channel strip presets
Get professional voices, anywhere
The SD-1 delivers studio-quality sound and style no matter where you record. It's tailor-made for speech and vocals with a close-mic, with a simple dynamic design that naturally rejects background noise like fans, refrigerators, and noisy bandmates.
Shape your sound with quick controls
Reduce rumble and muddy recordings with the SD-1's selectable low-cut filter. And with its improved 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 achieving refined sound with Apollo's custom SD-1 mic presets, featuring radio-ready EQ and compression settings for vocals, guitars and broadcasts.
Decorate your office studio
With a sleek, modern design and a rear-mounted XLR jack for easy cable routing, the SD-1 will instantly improve your production space. Whether it's music, podcasts, live streams, or Zoom meetings, your new home studio mic has arrived.
Capture your best recordings yet
The SD-1 features an internal shock mount and integrated windshield, meaning your recordings and live streams will automatically sound cleaner, with less handling and breathing noise.
Microphone type
Dynamic
Polar pattern
Cardioid
Frequency range
50Hz – 16kHz
Sensitivity
-58 dB (1.3 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
Output impedance
200 ohms
Recommended load impedance
> 1K Ohms
Adjustable controls
Low cut filter (200 Hz): off, on
Articulation Boost (3 – 5 kHz): Off, On
Connector
3-pin XLRM
Accessory included
⅝" to ⅜" thread adapter
Dimensions
7.68" (195mm) length, 2.36" (60mm) diameter
Lester
1.6 lbs (735 g)