About: Universal Audio SD-5 Dynamic Microphone with Hemisphere Mic Modeling
Get Kick & Bass Tones From Your Favorite Era
Easily capture all the punch and heft of your kick drums, bass amps, and anything else where extended low-end is required. A classic 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.
Record Through Five Workhorse Kick Mics
SD-5 is powered by the same mic modeling technology found in our award-winning UA Sphere microphones. With the included Hemisphere Mic Collection software, it's the only dvnamic modeling mic that gives vou the authentic sound of famous dvnamics from Shure. Audix, and AKG.*
A Modeling Mic That Works for You
SD-5 and the included Hemisphere Mic Collection software work with or without UA hardware. and go way beyond subtle EQ curves to give you precise control over filter, proximity, and axis - an industry first. Just set up SD-5 and use the plug-in to quickly find that "sweet spot" for your kick drum or bass amp
Easily Capture Your Best Bass Sounds
We fine-tuned the supercardioid polar pattern on SD-5 for use on stage or in the studio. And with its ultra-high SPL capability and exceptional isolation, you'll capture all the thump, tone, and transients in your instrument without bleed from other sources.
Add a Pro Mic with Vintage Style
With all-metal construction, retro styling, and hand-selected capsules, SD-5 gives you a trusted companion to reliably capture valuable low-end frequencies for decades of solid performance.
Included Hemisphere Mic Models
DN-12A
Based on a popular dynamic microphone dating back to the 1950’s — this model is favored by producer/engineer John Leckie (Radiohead, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd), who often uses a 12 model alongside a 421 on kick drums.*
DN-112
This Austrian-made kick drum microphone is considered an industry standard. Used on countless hip-hop and rock records, it has extended low-frequency capture with clear top end presence for beater attack.
DN-6
Our DN-6 model is based on an American kick drum mic that has become a go-to for studio recording. With its deep bass and heavily contoured sound, it works especially well for tight, syncopated Metal genres.
DN-52
The DN-52 model is based on a current production version of the American 52-style kick drum microphone. This model provides extended
DN-SUB
The DN-SUB model is based on a studio trick which uses a full-range speaker driver wired-in-reverse for extended sub frequency capture. Many engineers will blend this sound along with a traditional mic for adding weight to kick drums and bass cabinets — now an easier task with just a single mic and the Hemisphere plug-in.
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Exempt products/brands
The following brands are exempt from any returns and are considered final sale items:
Brands such as 18 Sound, 7Driver Audio, Alphasonik, American Bass, Autotek, Avatar, B2 Audio, Banda, Blastking, Cerwin Vega, Crescendo Audio, Crunch, CT Sounds, DD Audio, Deaf Bonce, DS18, Eros Alto-Falante, Expert Electronics, Fi Audio, Hifonics, Incriminator, JY Power, Limitless Lithium, Odyssey, Orion, Pride Audio, PRV Audio, Resilient Sounds, Skar Audio, Sky High Car Audio, Soundstream, Stetsom, Sundown Audio, Taramp’s, Timpano, VFL Audio and XS Power are exempt from any returns.
Purchases made between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 are eligible for extended returns until Jan. 31 of the following year provided it is noted as a gift at the time of purchase.
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