A benchmark in professional audio, Universal Audio transfers its expertise from Apollo interfaces and UAD processing into a "broadcast" style microphone. The SD-1 stands as the dynamic microphone in the UA range: a robust, easy-to-position, and immediately musical tool for vocals, dialogue, and close-miked instruments.
Podcasters, streamers, singers, and home studio producers will benefit from a consistent timbre regardless of the room. The cardioid pattern limits unwanted sounds (fans, refrigerators, keyboards) and puts the source front and center, whether for live performance, studio sessions, or videoconferencing.
Activate the high-pass filter to control rumble and use the clarity boost to add presence and intelligibility without an external equalizer. These "at the source" settings save mixing time.
The free Hemisphere plug-in applies the signature of legendary dynamic microphones and allows real-time adjustment of axis and proximity with an Apollo interface or in post-production within your DAW. Ideal for quickly tailoring the color to a voice or instrument.
The rear-mounted XLR connector makes cable routing on a boom stand easier. The integrated internal suspension and pop filter reduce handling noise and plosives for an immediately clean sound.