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So, what's next for Universal Audio modeling mics? The brand has just announced three new releases: the SD-3, SD-5, and SD-7. These dynamic modeling microphones open a whole new world of opportunity and offer ample options for miking drums and other sources.
Check out our First Listen video featuring the Universal Audio SD-3, SD-5, and SD-7 to hear the microphones at work. We used these mics, alongside the SD-1, SP-1, and SC-1, to record tracks with Jordan McGee (Drums), Anthony Vaticalos (Bass), and Kevin Schuck (Guitar). Each instrument has a mini-shootout, showcasing both the raw microphone sound followed by various models.
Universal Audio's SD-3 is a compact cardioid mic tailor-made for capturing fantastic results from your drum kit. The microphone can deftly handle loud sources with the greatest of ease, making it ideal for snares and toms, guitar cabs, and horns. The SD-3 comes with emulations of famous Shure, Sennheiser, and Audix mics models, including the aptly named DN-57, DN-545, DN-604, DN-409U, and DN-4.
Tech Specs: Microphone Type: Dynamic Polar Pattern: Cardioid Ideal Sources: Snare, Toms, Guitar Cabs, Brass Frequency Range: 40 Hz - 15 kHz Sensitivity: -58 dB Output Impedance: 250 Ohms Dimensions (LxH): 3.58” x 1.65” Included Mic Models: DN-57, DN-545, DN-604, DN-409U, DN-4
Want something for your kick drum? The SD-5 is ready to go! The UA-designed supercardioid dynamic modeling mic is ideal for high SPL, low-end focused sources, including bass drums and bass amps. When using the microphone with the Hemisphere Mic Collection, you'll gain instant access to emulations of all-time greats from Shure, Audix, and AKG, including the DN-421B, DN-421S, RB-160, DN-409N, and DN-441.
Tech Specs: Microphone Type: Dynamic Polar Pattern: Supercardioid Ideal Sources: Kick Drum, Bass Amp Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 15 kHz Sensitivity: -64 dB Output Impedance: 50 Ohms Dimensions (LxH): 4.06” x 5.61” Included Mic Models: DN-12A, DN-112, DN-6, DN-52, DN-SUB
The last addition to Universal Audio's Standard Series lineup is the SD-7. This hypercardioid dynamic modeling mic aligns with its brethren, as it can handle sources with high SPL levels. The mic's polar pattern and design are best suited for toms and come with emulations of favorite models for that miking position. You'll get the DN-421B, DN-421S, RB-160, DN-409N, and DN-441.
Tech Specs: Microphone Type: Dynamic Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid Ideal Sources: Toms, Guitar Cabs, Horns Frequency Range: 30 Hz - 17 kHz Sensitivity: -54 dB Output Impedance: 600 Ohms Dimensions (LxH): 4.47” x 3.84” Included Mic Models: DN-421B, DN-421S, RB-160, DN-409N, DN-441
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