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Universal AudioSD-7 Standard Dynamic With Hemisphere Mic Modeling

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The SD-7 is a dynamic microphone for direct, controlled capture of instruments and amplifiers. Its hypercardioid pattern is built to isolate the source, making it useful for close-miked drums, guitar cabinets, brass, and percussion in studio or stage setups. Hemisphere modeling adds selectable dynamic and ribbon microphone voices, with proximity, axis, and filter adjustments available even after tracking. An all-metal chassis, angle-adjustable integrated mount, thread adapter, and storage pouch support day-to-day placement and transport.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Close-miking toms, snares, and other drums with focused source isolation.
  • Capturing guitar or bass cabinets while limiting surrounding stage sound.
  • Post-production Foley and ADR work where room ambience needs to be minimized.

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-7 Standard Dynamic With Hemisphere Mic Modeling construction detail

Detail 01

Hypercardioid polar pattern

Provides highly focused pickup with strong off-axis rejection for isolated close-miked work.

Detail 02

30Hz–17kHz frequency range

Defines the SD-7's stated operating frequency range.

Detail 03

600-ohm output impedance

The microphone's stated output impedance.

Detail 04

Integrated standmount with angle adjustment

Lets you mount and angle the microphone without a separate clip.

Detail 05

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

Supplies a thread adapter and a pouch for storage and protection.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Hemisphere modeling is provided through the included plug-in.
  2. 02The SD-7 uses a 3-pin XLRM connector.

Product questions

Before you decide

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

01Can the SD-7's modeled sound be changed after tracking?

Yes. The Hemisphere plug-in allows modeled microphone changes and adjustments to proximity effect, axis response, and filtering after tracking.

02Which microphone models are named for the SD-7?

It models Sennheiser MD 421 and MD 441 microphones, as well as the beyerdynamic M 160.

03What is included with the SD-7?

It includes an integrated adjustable 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
30Hz–17kHz
Polar Pattern
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity
-54dB
1 detailsBody & build
Color
White
2 detailsConnections & power
Output Impedance
600 ohms
Connector
3-pin XLRM
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
1.05
Dimensions
4.47 inch (113.5 mm) length, 1.97” (50 mm) width, 3.84” (97.5 mm) height
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

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