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Universal AudioSD-3 Standard Dynamic Microphone With Hemisphere Mic Modeling

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The Korena take

Built around a dynamic capsule and a cardioid pickup pattern, the SD-3 is aimed at close-miking instruments where surrounding sound needs to stay out of the capture. It is compact enough to work around drums and amplifiers, while its high-SPL handling suits louder sources. Load the free Hemisphere plug-in to access modeled microphone voices and adjust filtering, proximity, and axis response during or after recording. The all-metal body, standmount, adapter, and pouch make it ready for regular studio or stage work.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Close-miking drums or speaker cabinets while reducing bleed from nearby instruments.
  • Recording brass and percussion with a focused cardioid pickup pattern.
  • Shaping recorded microphone character after tracking with Hemisphere controls.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Universal Audio SD-3 Standard Dynamic Microphone With Hemisphere Mic Modeling construction detail

Detail 01

Cardioid polar pattern

Keeps the microphone focused on the source in front of it while rejecting off-axis room sound and bleed.

Detail 02

40Hz–15kHz frequency range

Defines the SD-3's stated operating frequency range.

Detail 03

250-ohm output impedance

The microphone's stated output impedance.

Detail 04

3-pin XLRM connector

Uses a 3-pin XLRM output connection.

Detail 05

Included standmount, 5/8-inch to 3/8-inch thread adapter, and storage pouch

Provides mounting hardware plus a pouch for carrying and storage.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Hemisphere microphone modeling requires the free Hemisphere plug-in.
  2. 02The microphone uses a 3-pin XLRM connector.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I change the modeled microphone sound after recording?

Yes. Hemisphere modeling can be adjusted in real time or after tracking, including filter, proximity, and axis controls.

02Which microphone models are named for the SD-3?

The Hemisphere plug-in includes models of the Shure SM57, Audix D4, and Sennheiser MD 409.

03What accessories come with the SD-3?

It includes a standmount, a 5/8-inch to 3/8-inch thread adapter, and a storage pouch.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

3 detailsSound
Frequency Range
40Hz–15kHz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
-58dB
1 detailsBody & build
Color
White
2 detailsConnections & power
Output Impedance
250 ohms
Connector
3-pin XLRM
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
0.47
Dimensions
3.58 inch (91 mm) length, 1.65” (42 mm) height
1 detailsIn the box
Included Accessory
5/8 inch to 3/8 inch thread adapter, standmount, storage pouch
1 detailsOther
Microphone Type
Dynamic

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