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UNIVERSAL AUDIO Sphere DLX

Description

Access the ultimate fleet of microphones
With 38 legendary mic models including Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony and more* the Sphere DLX gives you the opportunity to produce your projects with the most popular dynamic, ribbon and condenser microphones in history . With UA's Sphere DLX modeling pickup system, you'll find the sound of classic pickups used by The Beatles, Beyoncé, Radiohead, and Frank Sinatra.

Find your ideal microphone in real time with the Apollo
The Sphere DLX allows you to listen to these different types of classic microphones before, during and after recording, with any audio interface and in any DAW. But if you pair it with an Apollo interface, you'll be able to do it with almost zero latency.

Stereo sound with a single mic
Thanks to its two capsules, the Sphere DLX allows you to easily record pianos, drums, string instruments, etc. in stereo. You can even use different mic models on the right and left for a richer stereo image. Plus, you can mix the sound of two mono mics in Dual mode and apply this classic sound engineering recipe to snare drums and guitar cabinets.

Enhance your recordings by reducing room sound
Easily limit the coloring brought by your environment to obtain cleaner and professional recordings thanks to the IsoSphere and its presets adapted to all situations, from the compensation of the acoustics of your home studio to that of the coloring brought by popular reflection filters such as sE Reflexion Filters, Aston Halo, Kaotica Eyeball*, etc.

Built to last
The Sphere DLX is equipped with two gold-sprayed diaphragms and offers the lowest noise level of any microphone in its class. You will thus benefit in your studio from a high-end condenser microphone and large diaphragm, manufactured with the greatest precision, with which you will be able to record your music, your podcasts and your voice-overs for many years.

Everything you need to record
The Sphere DLX mic comes complete with a professional suspension, 7.6 meter long cable, mic stand mount and hard case. It will only take you a few minutes to enjoy the sound of legendary microphones.

Features:
- Microphone type: Condenser modeling
- Directivity: Dual variable output
- Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Sensitivity -33 dB (22 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
- Output impedance: 200 Ohms
- Recommended load impedance: > 1 K Ohms
- Maximum SPL: 140 dB SPL, 1% THD (with attenuator)
- Dynamic range: 133dB
- Capsule: Double diaphragm 25.4 mm (1”) in diameter
- Phantom power required 48 V DC, 5 mA standard
- Connector: 5-pin male XLR
- Adjustable controls: Attenuator: 10 dB, 20 dB
- Included: Suspension, mic stand mount, 7.6m cable, hard case
- Size: 225 x 63mm
- Weight: 770g

Brand reference number: MIC-UADLX

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Initially very skeptical about the "advantages" described for the microphone. When they praise the perfect similarity between the DLX and legendary microphones like U87s and other L12s, it's natural to have doubts. I must admit it's quite impressive indeed, and the software that allows you to modify the "cardioid pattern," the axis, the filters, the proximity, and even the microphone model(s) and other parameters, after recording, is simply amazing!!! Purists will still cry scandal over modeling and other "digital stuff," but well, all studios now use digital consoles, effect emulations, and so on. The practical, efficient, and ultimately affordable aspect of modeling devices is no longer to be proven today. With the DLX, I recorded vocals, percussion, acoustic guitars, cello, and drum overheads, and frankly, it's incredibly powerful. It's a budget, that's for sure, but one must have such a tool in their home studio and even in a pro studio. Without effects or EQ, you can already almost "calibrate" the take in the mix post-recording via the software. I doubted the microphone's capabilities; I am now completely convinced. I still recommend thoroughly studying the software to make the most of it. Having prior knowledge of microphones is not essential but preferable. And one last thing for those hesitating between the LX, cheaper, and the DLX: take the DLX for its stereo inputs, which is a major asset for drum overheads or acoustic guitars, and so on. Not being able to record in stereo with the LX can create frustrations over time. I conclude by saying this microphone is exceptionally effective, and I recommend it to all those who have home studios and even more. There you go, hoping my humble opinion can help or guide you in your decision to go for this purchase.... (Show more)
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Incredible microphone, endless possibilities of microphone combinations!
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Posted on 06/06/2023
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Very versatile microphone that allows detailed work on recordings. Super useful in a studio that doesn't have a large collection of microphones.
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