Detail 01
20 microphone emulations
You can compare modeled condenser, ribbon, and dynamic microphone sounds within the Sphere workflow.
Product detailSKU #1500000386481
Universal AudioSphere LX Modeling Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Sphere LX pairs a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with 20 selectable microphone emulations, so you can audition different modeled sounds before, during, or after tracking. Its dual-diaphragm design also supports Dual Mode, combining two mono models for sources such as drums and guitar amps. Polar-pattern and proximity-effect adjustments remain available after recording, giving a single captured take more room for revision. IsoSphere adds options for managing room coloration and ambient noise in less-controlled recording spaces.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording vocals, instruments, or dialogue while keeping microphone-model choices open through the production process.
- Building two-model drum or guitar-amp sounds with Dual Mode from one Sphere LX capture.
- Home, rehearsal, or other acoustically untreated spaces where IsoSphere room-processing options are useful.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Sessions that require committing to one unchangeable microphone character at the moment of recording.
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
Dual Mode
Two mono microphone models can be combined for one source, including drums and guitar amps.
Detail 03
10dBA self-noise
The microphone's self-noise rating is 10dBA.
Detail 04
145dB SPL at 1% THD
Its maximum SPL specification is 145dB SPL at 1% THD.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sphere LX requires 48V DC phantom power, specified at 3mA typical.
- 02The microphone uses a 5-pin XLRM connector.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many microphone models does Sphere LX offer?
It provides 20 microphone emulations.
02Can I change the modeled microphone after recording?
Yes. The Sphere workflow allows model, polar-pattern, proximity-effect, and other adjustments before, during, or after recording.
03Can Sphere LX reduce room coloration?
IsoSphere processing is designed to reduce room coloration and ambient noise, with reflection-filter and studio-vocal-booth emulations.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsSound
- Capsule
- 1 inch diameter dual diaphragm
- Polar Pattern
- Variable dual output
- Recommended Load Impedance
- > 1 kohms
- Frequency Range
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity
- –39dB (11mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1kHz
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Modeling condenser
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 200 ohms
- Phantom Power Requirements
- 48V DC, 3mA typical
- Connector
- 5-pin XLRM
4 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 84dB
- Dynamic Range
- 135dB
- Maximum SPL
- 145dB SPL, 1% THD
- Self Noise
- 10dBA
