Universal Audio SD-3

A modern classic for snare, percussion and guitar amps

Effortlessly capture snares and toms, loud guitar cabs, brass and more with the SD-3 - a classic dynamic microphone with high SPL, cardioid polar pattern and best-in-class Hemisphere MicModelling for professional sound in any environment.

Key benefits

Achieve studio-quality instrument recordings with a dynamic modelling microphone designed by UA

Get the authentic sound of the most popular microphones ever made with Hemisphere Mic Modelling technology

Get flawless results in any environment, from professional rooms and home studios to stages

Easily find your perfect sound with filter, proximity and axis controls

Capture your best sounds effortlessly

Universal Audio has optimised the SD-3's cardioid polar pattern for a variety of environments. Whether in the bedroom, project or professional studio - or even on stage - the SD-3's classic cardioid design, extremely high sound pressure tolerance and exceptional isolation provide the legendary "sit-in-the-mix" sound heard on countless hits. And thanks to its compact size, the microphone can also be positioned perfectly in confined spaces.

The Universal Standard Series

The Universal Audio Standard Series includes both condenser microphones and dynamic microphones for vocal, drum and instrument recordings. The Standard Series microphones are based on the same microphone modelling technology used in Universal Audio's award-winning UA Sphere microphones. Together with the included Hemisphere Mic Collection, it delivers the sound of over 30 different famous microphone classics from Shure, Sennheiser, Neumann and others.

Modelling microphone via Hemisphere Mic Collection plug-in

The Standard Series mics and the included Hemisphere Mic Collection plug-in work with or without UA hardware and go far beyond subtle EQ curves to give you precise control over filters, proximity and axes - an industry first. Simply set up the mics and use the plug-in to quickly find the sweet spot for a guitar cabinet, bass amp or drum set.

Add a vintage-style pro mic

With its all-metal construction, retro look and hand-selected capsules, the Standard Series sets itself apart from other microphones - and gives you a reliable partner that's perfect for recording almost any sound source.