Universal Audio SD-5 Dynamic Microphone w/ Hemisphere Microphone Modelling

The SD-5 dynamic microphone brings professional-grade low-end capture to your kick drums, bass amps, and any source demanding extended bass response. This classic dynamic mic features a supercardioid polar pattern and exceptional high SPL handling, powered by the same advanced mic modelling technology found in Universal Audio’s award-winning Sphere microphones.

What sets the SD-5 apart is its included Hemisphere Mic Collection software, making it the only dynamic modelling mic that authentically recreates the sound of famous dynamics from Shure, Audix, and AKG. The software works with or without UA hardware and goes beyond simple EQ curves, offering precise control over filter, proximity, and axis parameters — an industry first that lets you quickly dial in that perfect “sweet spot” for your kick drum or bass amp.

Universal Audio has fine-tuned the supercardioid polar pattern specifically for both stage and studio applications. With ultra-high SPL capability and exceptional isolation, you’ll capture all the thump, tone, and transients without unwanted bleed from other sources. Built with all-metal construction, retro styling, and hand-selected capsules, the SD-5 provides decades of reliable performance for capturing those crucial low-end frequencies.