Universal Audio SD-7

Universal Audio SD-7 is a professional dynamic microphone with Hemisphere mic modeling technology, allowing you to reproduce the sonic character of legendary microphones from renowned brands. Featuring a hypercardioid polar pattern, the SD-7 delivers punchy, detailed sound ideal for toms, brass instruments, guitar cabinets, and other high-SPL sources. It offers a frequency range of 30 Hz – 17 kHz, sensitivity of −54 dB, and 600 Ω output impedance.

Designed for pristine studio and stage performance, the SD-7 combines precision sound capture with UA’s powerful Hemisphere Mic Collection software, providing five iconic mic emulations, proximity control, filter shaping, and off-axis response adjustment. Whether you’re tracking punchy toms, tight guitar tones, or warm brass, the SD-7 adapts to every session with clarity and consistency.

With its rugged all-metal body, vintage-inspired design, and custom-tuned capsule, the SD-7 ensures decades of reliable use in any professional environment. It can be used standalone or with UA hardware, unlocking Hemisphere mic models such as RB-160, DN-409N, DN-421B, DN-421S, and DN-441 — faithfully capturing the tone of classic Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic microphones used on countless legendary recordings.

KEY FEATURES

• Professional dynamic microphone with Hemisphere mic modeling technology
• Includes five authentic mic models from the Hemisphere Mic Collection
• Hypercardioid polar pattern for focused sound and excellent isolation
• Advanced proximity, filter, and off-axis controls via Hemisphere plugin
• Perfect for toms, brass, guitar cabinets, and other high-SPL instruments
• Rugged all-metal construction with vintage-style design
• Operates with or without UA hardware via UAD software
• Comes with integrated swivel mount, thread adapter, and storage pouch

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Microphone type: Dynamic
• Polar pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency response: 30 Hz – 17 kHz
• Sensitivity: −54 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
• Output impedance: 600 Ω
• Connector: 3-pin XLR (male)
• Included accessories: Swivel mount, ⅝″–⅜″ thread adapter, storage pouch
• Dimensions: 113.5 mm (L) × 50 mm (W) × 97.5 mm (H)
• Weight: 475 g (1.05 lbs)