Easily capture all the punch and heft of your kick drums, bass amps, and anything else where extended low-end is required. A classic dynamic mic with a super cardioid polar pattern, high SPL handling, and best-in-class Hemisphere mic modeling — SD-5 gives you pro sound, no matter where you record. 

Key Benefits

• Get studio-quality kick drum and bass recordings with a UA-designed dynamic modeling microphone
• Harness the authentic sound of the most popular microphones ever made with Hemisphere mic modeling technology
• Get pristine results in any environment, from pro rooms and home studios to stages
• Find your perfect sound with ease using filter, proximity, and axis controls

Record Through Five Workhorse Kick Mics

SD-5 is powered by the same mic modeling technology found in Universal Audio’s award-winning UA Sphere microphones. With the included Hemisphere Mic Collection, it’s the only dynamic modeling mic that gives you the authentic sound of famous dynamics from Shure, Audix, and AKG.*

A Modeling Mic That Works for You

SD-5 and the included Hemisphere Mic Collection plug-in work with or without UA hardware, and go way beyond subtle EQ curves to give you precise control over filter, proximity, and axis — an industry first. Just set up SD-5 and use the plug-in to quickly find that “sweet spot” for your kick drum or bass amp. 

Easily Capture Your Best Bass Sounds 

Universal Audio fine-tuned the super-cardioid polar pattern on SD-5 for use on stage or in the studio. With its ultra-high SPL capability and exceptional isolation, you’ll capture all the thump, tone, and transients in your instrument without bleeding from other sources. 

Add a Pro Mic with Vintage Style 

With all-metal construction, retro styling, and hand-selected capsules, SD-5 gives you a trusted companion to reliably capture valuable low-end frequencies for decades of solid performance.

Included Hemisphere Mic Models

DN-12A

Based on a popular dynamic microphone dating back to the 1950’s — this model is favored by producer/engineer John Leckie (Radiohead, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd), who often uses a 12 model alongside a 421 on kick drums.** 

DN-112

This Austrian-made kick drum microphone is now considered an industry standard. Used on countless Hip-Hop and Rock records, it has extended low-frequency capture with a clear top-end presence for beater attack.

DN-6

The DN-6 model is based on an American kick drum mic that has become a go-to for studio recording. With its deep bass and heavily contoured sound, it works especially well for tight, syncopated Metal genres. 

DN-52

The DN-52 model is based on a current production version of the American 52-style kick drum microphone. This model provides extended low-frequency capture, and an overall balanced sound useful on nearly any kick drum or bass instrument. 

DN-SUB

The DN-SUB model is based on a studio trick that uses a full-range speaker driver wired-in-reverse for extended sub-frequency capture. Many engineers will blend this sound along with a traditional mic for adding weight to kick drums and bass cabinets — now an easier task with just a single mic and the Hemisphere plug-in.

Features

• Compact dynamic microphone for kick drums, bass amps, and other low-end sources 
• Get the sounds of popular kick drum mics with Hemisphere mic modeling
• Super cardioid polar pattern rejects off-axis sounds while maintaining low-frequency presence
• Hand-selected dynamic capsules to handle extreme SPL 
• Includes integrated stand mount and storage pouch
• Rugged all-metal construction and stylish UA craftsmanship 
• Microphone Type : Dynamic
• Polar Pattern : Supercardioid
• Frequency Range : 20 Hz - 15 kHz
• Sensitivity : -64 dB (0 dB = 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
• Output Impedance : 50 Ohms
• Connector : 3-Pin XLRM
• Included Accessory : Integrated stand mount w/ angle adjustment, "5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter, storage pouch
• Dimensions : 4.06"(103.2 mm) length, 5.61" (142.6 mm)