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SP-1 Pencil Microphone Pair with Hemisphere Modeling

$499 MSRP

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SP-1 Pencil Microphone Pair with Hemisphere Modeling
SP-1 Pencil Microphone Pair with Hemisphere Modeling
SP-1 Pencil Microphone Pair with Hemisphere Modeling
SP-1 Pencil Microphone Pair with Hemisphere Modeling
SP-1 Pencil Microphone Pair with Hemisphere Modeling
SP-1 Pencil Microphone Pair with Hemisphere Modeling

SP-1 Pencil Microphone Pair with Hemisphere Modeling

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Capture the details with impossible precision. 

  • Capture stringed instruments, drums, and more with a matched condenser pair
  • Get the sounds of iconic small-diaphragm condensers from AKG and Neumann*
  • Harness smooth top-end for clear, professional stereo recordings in any environment
  • Add retro, road-worthy small diaphragm condenser pack to your mic collection
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Details

  • Microphone Type: Small Diaphragm Condenser Pair
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: -38.0 (12.6 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
  • Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
  • Recommended Load Impedance: Greater than 2K Ohms
  • Output Connector: 3-Pin XLRM
  • Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL, 1% THD
  • Phantom Power Requirements: 48 VDC
  • Included Accessories: Two Mic Stand Mounts, Stereo T-bar, Two Foam Windscreens, Two ⅝" to ⅜" Thread Adapters
  • Dimensions: 5" (128 mm) length, 0.93" (23.5 mm) diameter
  • Weight: .28 lbs (125 g)

Capture the Details with Impossible Precision

Record instruments and live performances in stereo with pristine fidelity using our SP-1 pair, a classic small-diaphragm condenser set featuring Hemisphere mic modeling — giving you the sound of famous pencil microphones for stage or studio.

Record Through Five Famous Pencil Mics

SP-1s are powered by the same mic modeling technology found in our award-winning UA Sphere microphones. With the included Hemisphere Mic Collection software, it’s the only stereo mic set that gives you the authentic sound of five iconic small-diaphragm condensers from AKG and Neumann.*

Modeling Mics That Work for You

The SP-1 pair and included Hemisphere Mic Collection software work with or without UA hardware, and go way beyond subtle EQ curves to give you precise control over filter, proximity, and axis — an industry first. Just set them up in front of your source and use the plug-in to find that “sweet spot” for an acoustic guitar or piano, or tame harsh frequencies on drum overheads and more.

Your Go-To for Stereo Recording

SP-1s feature a classic cardioid design, high SPL tolerance, and smooth, clear top-end — delivering consistently clean capture of acoustic guitars, drum overheads, percussion, horns, and more in any environment.

A Rugged, Dependable Pair

Engineered to be your everyday choice for stereo recording, SP-1s feature a retro finish and road-worthy build. They’re equally at home on the stage or in the studio, and pack vintage elegance for days.

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Reviews

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Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Total 5 star reviews: 5 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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9 reviews
  • SS
    S. S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Acoustic Guitar

    I got these microphones primarily to record my acoustic guitars. I am completely blown away how much cities clarity and depth this microphone was brought to my acoustic recordings. I’ve never been able to achieve recordings like this. The microphone I was using is inexpensive and too harsh for acoustic. It really is amazing how good these microphones bring out the details.

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  • OG
    O. Garrell F.
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Sound good, but too noisy

    These mics sound great, they look really cool and if you are going to record loud sounds as drums, guitar amps, loud acoustics, orchestra, etc. they will work fine. In my case, I'm currently using them to record acoustic guitar picking, upright piano and other acoustic instruments. If you need to record very intimate performances, forget about these because the amount of noise they make will mess your recordings up, unless you are searching for this "hiss" effect.

    Good microphones overall, they are just not made for quiet performances.

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  • DF
    D. F.
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Good sounding mics, just need a little overhaul (noisy noisy noise)

    I have to use extremely high quality cables (equal to the mic value) when working with these mics as they are so fussy and noisy. When they are working and the sound is clean, they are great.

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  • JP
    J. P.
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Sp1, both faulty when delivered brand new

    A disappointing first impression of these mics. The quality control isn’t what I expect from UA. I use several of their various units, digital and analogue, and am otherwise very happy with those. Regarding the mics, one was profoundly noisy and scratchy and on the other the XLR connection didn’t want to latch even under force, so these have gone back and it’s unlikely I’ll get another pair as I feel I don’t have much trust in their construction.

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  • AH
    A. H.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    These Mic's are incredible

    You can find this quality of Pencil Mic's for This price! They sound amazing!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Hemisphere Mic Collection is a UAD plug-in used in tandem with Standard Series microphones, giving users 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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*Hemisphere Mic Collection plug-in available upon product registration. All trademarks are property of their respective owners and used only to represent the microphones and sound treatment modeled as part of the Hemisphere software.