Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
Focuses on the sound source while rejecting off-axis noise.

Independent shopping perspective
SD-1 is a cardioid dynamic microphone for recording, livestreaming, podcasts, and live-rig use. The 50 Hz–16 kHz response is paired with an onboard 200 Hz low-cut filter and a selectable 3–5 kHz articulation boost, so you can choose either control as needed. Its cardioid pattern focuses on the source and rejects off-axis sound. An integrated shockmount and built-in windscreen are part of the microphone, while Hemisphere software provides additional modeled microphone responses and adjustable proximity, axis, and filtering.


Strong match
What matters in use
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Detail 01
Focuses on the sound source while rejecting off-axis noise.
Detail 02
Can be engaged to remove rumble below 200 Hz.
Detail 03
Can be switched on when added articulation is wanted for speech or instruments.
Detail 04
Uses a three-pin XLRM output connection.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is a dynamic microphone with a cardioid polar pattern.
It has switchable 200 Hz low-cut and 3–5 kHz articulation-boost controls.
A 5/8-inch to 3/8-inch thread adapter is included.
Reference
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