The Universal Audio Sphere DLX is a dual-capsule large-diaphragm modeling condenser microphone system with Sphere Mic Collection and Sphere Mic Collection 180 software. It models 38 classic ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones, supports mono or stereo operation from a single mic, and lets you change mic type, polar pattern, proximity, and IsoSphere settings during or after tracking. Modeling requires two mic preamp channels; single-output condenser use needs one preamp.

Modeling and Stereo Capture

Dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and dual outputs capture a three-dimensional soundfield for accurate mic modeling, off-axis correction, and single-mic stereo techniques on acoustic guitar, overheads, and ensembles. Switchable pads help handle high SPL sources. Apollo users can monitor modeled mics with near-zero latency.

Specifications

• Type: dual-output modeling condenser
• Capsule: 1" dual diaphragm, gold-sputtered
• Polar pattern: variable via software (dual output); mono or stereo operation
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: -33 dB (22 mV) ref 1 V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
• Self-noise: 7 dBA
• Max SPL: 140 dB SPL, 1% THD (with pad)
• Dynamic range: 133 dB
• Pads: 10 dB and 20 dB
• Output impedance: 200 Ω
• Connector: 5-pin XLRM (breakout to dual XLR via included cable)
• Phantom power: 48 VDC, approx. 5 mA typical
• Included models: 38 (Sphere Mic Collection + Sphere Mic Collection 180)
• Dimensions: 225 mm length x 63 mm diameter (8.9" x 2.5")
• Weight: 770 g (1.7 lb)

In the Box

• Sphere DLX modeling microphone
• Shockmount
• Mic stand mount
• 25' (7.6 m) dual-output XLR cable
• Carrying case
• Sphere Mic Collection and Sphere Mic Collection 180 software licenses (download)