Universal Audio SD-5

Name: SD-5
Brand: Universal Audio
SKU: 393038
Price: 179.00 EUR
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ID : 393038

EAN : 0819937003738

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What you need to know

Designed for low frequencies: ideal for kick drum, guitar cabinets, floor toms, and any source requiring punch and body.
Supercardioid directivity: excellent isolation and spill control, equally effective on stage and in the studio.
Compatible with Hemisphere modeling: access "legendary" dynamic mic characters and adjust the sound after recording.
Robust construction and vintage look: all-metal chassis and selected capsule for lasting reliability.

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A mic designed for "heavy" sources and quick mixing

The SD-5 was designed to capture solid lows without complicating your audio chain. Its behavior under very high sound pressure levels and marked isolation allow you to obtain a sound foundation that is already "mix-ready." In practice, it is often enough to position it precisely (closer or farther from the port, cone, or impact point) to find the right balance between attack, depth, and definition, without needing to stack EQ.

Who the SD-5 is for: studio, home studio, and live

This dynamic microphone is aimed at sound engineers, producers, and musicians who regularly record bass-rich sources and want a consistent, reproducible result that is easy to integrate into a dense mix. In live settings, the supercardioid pattern helps keep the kick drum clean even on noisy stages. In home studios, it secures the capture on guitar amps or bass cabs by limiting reflections and the "room" sound picked up.

Hemisphere Modeling: change character even after recording

Dynamic mic colors in real time or in your DAW

With the Hemisphere plug-in, you can access sonic signatures inspired by well-known dynamic models (including references like Shure, Audix, or AKG) and quickly choose the right aesthetic for your kick drum or amp. Depending on your setup, processing can be done in real time with an Apollo interface or natively within your digital audio workstation.

Creative control: filter, proximity, and axes

The benefit goes beyond "changing microphones": Hemisphere also allows you to fine-tune the recording afterward by adjusting a filter, proximity effect, and off-axis response. You can thus thicken the lows, tame an intrusive frequency range, or recover more attack clarity without re-recording. The SD-5 can even lend itself to creative approaches such as the "inverted woofer" technique for even more impressive bass.

Technical specifications

Frequency response - start	20 Hz	Directivity	supercardioid
Frequency response - end	15 kHz	Capsule	dynamic
Category	instrument microphone	Color	White

Frequency range	20 Hz - 15 kHz	Connector	3-pin male XLR
Sensitivity	-64 dB (0 dB \= 1V/Pa at 1 kHz)	Dimensions	142 x 103 mm
Output impedance	50 Ohms	Weight	727 g

Questions frequently asked

Is the Universal Audio SD-5 suitable for kick drum?

Its dynamic capsule and supercardioid pattern are designed for bass-rich sources, especially the kick drum. The frequency response from 20 Hz to 15 kHz captures both depth and attack. Placement near the port, cone, or impact area allows adjustment of this balance.

Can this mic be used on a guitar or bass amp?

Thanks to its strong isolation, this microphone can be used on a guitar amp or bass cabinet while limiting room pickup. Its sensitivity is -64 dB, measured at 1 kHz with 0 dB = 1 V/Pa.

What is the polar pattern of the SD-5?

The supercardioid pattern enhances source isolation and helps keep a clean kick drum sound on a noisy stage.

Does the Hemisphere plug-in work after recording?

The Hemisphere plug-in allows adjustment of the filter, proximity effect, and on-axis response after the take. Signatures inspired by dynamic microphones like Shure, Audix, or AKG are available. Depending on the setup, processing can be used in real-time with an Apollo interface or natively in a digital audio workstation.