This article answers frequently asked questions about SD-7.

Getting Started

What is SD-7?

Universal Audio’s SD-7 is a hypercardioid dynamic microphone featuring Hemisphere mic modeling technology, high SPL tolerance, and included accessories.

Which cable should I use for SD-7?

A standard, balanced, 3-pin XLR cable. Pin 2 is Hot.

How do I mount SD-7?

SD-7 has an integrated standmount with angle adjustment. The standmount includes a pre-installed 5/8" to 3/8" adapter that can be removed for 5/8" mic stands. For 3/8" mic stands, leave the adapter in place.

What is the polar pattern of SD-7?

SD-7 has a fixed hypercardioid polar pattern.

How should SD-7 be positioned?

SD-7 is an end address microphone, meaning sound enters through the black grille at the top of the mic. Point the top of the microphone towards the sound source. Its hypercardioid polar pattern provides the most rejection at 135°, which can be used to eliminate unwanted sounds such as cymbals and hi-hats when positioned off-axis.

Does SD-7 come with any plug-ins or software?

SD-7 includes the Hemisphere Mic Collection plug-in. Using the same award-winning tech as our UA Sphere modeling microphones, Hemisphere gives your studio the authentic sound of essential microphones — in realtime with Apollo or natively in your DAW. You can also shape the sound of your recordings using filter, proximity, and axis controls — even after tracking.

There are no Apollo Channel Strip Presets offered with SD-7, but plenty of presets in the Hemisphere plug-in itself!

For more information about Hemisphere, read this article.

What mic models do I get with the SD-7 and Hemisphere?

SD-7 includes the following mic models in Hemisphere:

• DN-421B (inspired by the Sennheiser 421B)
• DN-421S (inspired by the Sennheiser 421S)
• RB-160 (inspired by the Beyerdynamic M160)
• DN-441 (inspired by the Sennheiser 441)
• DN-409U (inspired by the Sennheiser 409U)

Note: The new version of Hemisphere including the new microphone models is currently only available in the native UAD format – the UAD-2 DSP version will be released at a later time.

What is SD-7 great for?

SD-7 is excellent for percussive instruments with mid frequency range, such as toms, drums, horns, strings, etc.

General Information

Does SD-7 need phantom power?

No. SD-7 is a passive dynamic microphone.

I'm selling my SD-7. How do I transfer ownership?

To transfer ownership of an SD-7, the new owner just needs to register the microphone to their account using UA Connect.

Specifications

Documentation

For more information on the SD-7 Microphones, the collection of UA Microphone Manuals are available here.