The SD-1 is Universal Audio’s flagship dynamic microphone for recording and live use,featuring a cardioid polar pattern, selectable low cut andarticulation boost switches, andApollo Channel Strip Presets for instant pro sound.
Key Benefits
- Capture close-miked vocals and instruments with a classic dynamic cardioid mic
- Get natural-sounding recordings with SD-1’s flat, wide-range frequency response
- Addclarity and presence with low-cut and enhanced articulation boost switches
- Shape vocals and instruments with included SD-1 Apollo Channel Strip Presets
Get Pro Vocals, Anywhere
The SD-1 delivers studio-grade sound and style, no matter where you record. It’s tailor-made for close-miked speech and vocals, with a simple dynamic design that naturallyrejects background noises like fans, refrigerators, and noisy bandmates.
Shape your Sound with Quick Controls
Reduce rumble and mud from recordings with the SD-1’s selectable low cut filter. Andwith its enhanced articulation boost, vocals and instruments will instantly stand out withadded presence.
Sound Like the Pros with Apollo Channel Strip Presets
Take the guesswork out of getting polished sound with Apollo's custom SD-1 micpresets, featuring radio-ready EQ and compression settings for vocals, guitars, andbroadcasts.
Deck Out your Desktop Studio
With a sleek modern design and rear-mounted XLR jack for easy cable runs, the SD-1will instantly level-up your production space. Whether it’s music, podcasts, livestreams,or Zoom meetings, your new go-to home studio mic has arrived.
Capture your Best Recordings Yet
The SD-1 features an internal shockmountand built-in windscreen, meaning yourrecordings and livestreams will automatically sound cleaner, with less handling noiseand breath sound
Microphone Type | Dynamic |
Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
Frequency Range | 50 Hz–16 kHz |
Sensitivity | -58 dB (1.3 mV)ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz |
Output Impedance | 200 Ohms |
Recommended Load Impedance | > 1 K Ohms |
Adjustable Controls | Low Cut Filter (200 Hz): Off, OnArticulation Boost (3–5 kHz): Off, On |
Connector | 3-Pin XLRM |
Included Accessory | ⅝” to⅜” Thread Adapter |
Dimensions | 7.68" (195 mm) length, 2.36" (60 mm) diameter |
Weight | 1.6 lbs (735 g) |