Detail 01
Supercardioid polar pattern
It maintains sensitivity in front of the capsule while rejecting sound from the sides and rear.
Product detailSKU #1500000428660
Universal AudioSD-5 Standard Dynamic Microphone With Hemisphere Mic Modeling
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
SD-5 is a supercardioid dynamic microphone for kick drums, bass amps, and other low-frequency sources. Its hand-tuned capsule is made for high-SPL work, while the focused pattern reduces sound arriving from the sides and rear—useful when you want the mic aimed squarely at a drum or speaker cabinet. Hemisphere modeling expands the workflow with selectable Shure, AKG, and Audix dynamic-mic voices, plus proximity, axis-response, and filtering adjustments made before or after tracking.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Capturing kick drum attack and resonance while reducing spill from the rest of the drum kit.
- Close placement at a bass speaker cabinet with focused supercardioid pickup.
- Shaping low-frequency recordings before or after tracking with Hemisphere proximity, axis, and filter 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.
Detail 02
Hemisphere modeling
It provides selected Shure, AKG, and Audix dynamic-mic models with proximity, axis-response, and filter controls.
Detail 03
Integrated standmount
The built-in mount has angle adjustment and a removable threaded adapter.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use the Hemisphere plug-in to access the modeled microphone voices and tone-shaping controls.
- 02An angle-adjustable integrated standmount, removable threaded adapter, and storage pouch are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What sources is the SD-5 designed for?
It is designed for kick drums, bass amps, and other low-frequency sources.
02What pickup pattern does it use?
The SD-5 uses a supercardioid polar pattern.
03Can Hemisphere adjustments be made after tracking?
Yes. Proximity, axis-response, and filtering can be adjusted before or after tracking.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Frequency Range
- 20Hz–15kHz
- Polar Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- -64dB (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 50 ohms
- Connector
- 3-pin XLRM
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1.6
- Dimensions
- 4.06 inch (103.2 mm) length, 5.61 inch (142.6 mm)
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Accessory
- Integrated standmount with angle adjustment, 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch thread adapter, storage pouch
1 detailsOther
- Microphone Type
- Dynamic
