Universal Audio SP-1 Condenser Overhead/ Snare Microphone, Pair Overview
Matching small-diaphragm condenser mics that capture your audio sources with stunning high-fidelty stereo sound.
Get the Sounds of Classic Small-Diaphragm Condensers with Hemisphere
Using the same award-winning tech as our UA Sphere modelling microphones, the free Hemisphere mic modelling plug-in gives you the authentic sound of iconic mics from AKG and Neumann — in realtime with Apollo or natively in your DAW.* You can also shape the sound of your recordings using filter, proximity effect, and axis controls — even after tracking.
Stereo Condenser Mics
Universal Audio’s SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphone Pair is perfect for producers and audio engineers who want an affordable, convenient and superb-sounding way to achieve professional, album-quality sound. No matter what you use the SP-1 matched pair to record, you can count on these stereo condenser microphones to deliver smooth, pristine top-end and exceptional clarity that conveys every nuance.
Instant Album Ready Sound
This set includes a stereo pair of Universal Audio’s SP-1 microphones. They’ve been precisely and perfectly matched to each other to ensure your recordings are wide, clear and defined. Whether you set them up as a spaced pair or in a tight X/Y pattern, you’ll experience a new level of detail that you’ve never heard before in your instruments.
Record At Any Volume
With the SP-1 mics, UA opted for a classic cardioid polar pattern and a high SPL tolerance. This particular pattern is adept at rejecting off-axis sounds and room noise. Whether you’re recording drum overheads, percussion, piano, horns or acoustic guitar, you can count on consistent and clean capture of your audio sources in any environment, at any volume.
Solid, Stylish Design
In addition to their excellent sonic performance, the SP-1 pair also sport an elegant, vintage-inspired look that’ll lend an air of sophistication to any studio session and rugged road-worthy build quality that guarantees years of reliable use. These microphones are primed to become your first choice for stereo recording.
Apollo Presets
Apollo interface owners can enjoy an extra level of convenience thanks to a selection of custom presets. These presets make it a lot easier to get a professional sound, simply select the preset that matches the name of what you’re recording and you’ll have the perfect EQ, preamp and compression settings for that source.
Essential Accessories
As well as the SP-1 matched pair mics themselves, Universal Audio also include a host of essential accessories and a travel case for safe storage. With two mic stand mounts, two foam windscreens, and two 5/8-inch to 3/8-inch thread adapters included you can start recording like a pro right out of the box. The stereo T-bar mount allows you to mount both microphones on a single stand.
The Universal Audio SP-1 pencil microphone pack is ideal if you want a keenly priced way to record pristine, album-quality stereo audio.
- 2 x SP-1 Pencil Microphones
- 2 x mic stand mounts
- 1 x Stereo T-bar
- 2 x foam windscreens
- 2 x 5/8-inch to 3/8-inch thread adapters
- Perfect for capturing stringed instruments, drums, overheads, percussion and more
- Acoustically-matched stereo pair – ideal for stereo recording
- High SPL tolerance – record loud sound sources without distortion
- Provides tight X/Y pattern or massive depth when spaced apart
- Smooth top-end response
- Capture the sound of the pros with Apollo SP-1 EQ presets
- Includes mic clips, foam windscreens, stereo T‑bar mount, and travel case - get started straight out the box.
- Quality UA craftsmanship, retro looks and a stylish, rugged build
- 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: > 2K Ohms
- Output Connector: 3-Pin XLRM
- Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL, 1 percent THD
- Phantom Power Requirements: 48V VDC
- Dimensions (LxD): 128 x 23.5mm
- Weight: 125 grams (.28 lbs)