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UA Sphere DLX Modeling Microphone

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UA Sphere DLX Modeling Microphone

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Get the sounds of the greatest mics ever made.

  • Record with 38 of the most sought-after ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made 
  • Change mic type, polar pattern, and other microphone characteristics, even after tracking
  • Get the ultimate mic modeling system with a large-diaphragm condenser mic featuring dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and the lowest noise of any mic in its class
  • Record acoustic guitar, strings, horns, and more in stereo with a single microphone
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Included Microphone Models

Large Diaphragm Condensers
LD-47K
LD-49K
LD-67
LD-67 NOS
LD-87 Vintage
LD-87 Modern
LD-87 TK
LD-103
LD-12
LD-251
LD-800
LD-37A
LD-37P
LD-BV1
LD-414 Brass
LD-414 Nylon
LD-414 US
LD-414 T2
LD-563
LD-017T

Dynamics
DN-57
DN-7
DN-20
DN-409N
DN-409U
DN-421N
DN-421S
DN-421B
DN-12A
DN-12E

Ribbons
RB-4038
RB-77DX Satin
RB-77DX Umber
RB-121
RB-160

Small Diaphragm Condensers
SD-451
SD-416

Custom Mics
Sphere Linear
Sphere Diffuse
Sphere Direct

Details

  • Microphone Type: Modeling Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Variable Dual Output
  • Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: -33 dB (22 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
  • Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
  • Recommended Load Impedance: > 1 K Ohms
  • Maximum SPL: 140 dB SPL, 1% THD (w/ pad)
  • Dynamic Range: 133 dB
  • Capsule: 1” Diameter Dual Diaphragm
  • Phantom Power Requirements: 48 VDC, 5 mA typical
  • Connector: 5-Pin XLRM
  • Adjustable Controls: Pad: 20 dB
  • Included Accessories: Shockmount, Mic Stand Mount, 25’ Cable, Carrying Case
  • Included Software: Sphere Mic Collection and Sphere Mic Collection 180 (Mac/Windows, AU/VST/AAX/Apollo interfaces)
  • Dimensions: 8.9" (225 mm) length, 2.5" (63 mm) diameter
  • Weight: 1.7 lbs (770 g)

Get the Sounds of the Greatest Mics Ever Made

Capture the best recordings of your life with Sphere DLX, the world’s most powerful mic modeling system that combines our flagship dual-capsule condenser with the Sphere Mic Collection plug-in to give you the sound of classic mics used by everyone from The Beatles to Beyoncé.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sphere system is a hardware-plus-software solution that allows you to accurately emulate the greatest microphones ever made. Using a unique dual-diaphragm design – Sphere LX and DLX microphones give users total control over polar-pattern, off-axis response correction and access to an entire collection of legendary microphones from Neumann, Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, and more.*

Your plug-ins come in 2 versions: Native (run on your computer) and UAD-2 (run on Apollo and Satellites). You can download and install the Native plug-ins from the UA Connect application after you register your microphone from the Mics tab. To access the UAD-2 plug-ins, download the UAD Software from the Apollo & UAD-2 tab in UA Connect and authenticate them via the UAD Meter app. To get started simply download UA Connect or read our help guide for more info.

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*All trademarks are property of their respective owners and used only to represent the microphones and sound treatment modeled as part of the UA Sphere DLX Microphone Software.