Universal Audio SD-3

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Universal Audio SD-3

Universal Audio

SD-3

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 590266
Model: SD-3
Price: $141.90

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The SD-3 is a seriously clever little mic, especially for drummers on a budget. The modelling tech is a neat trick for dialing in sounds after the fact, and the build quality feels solid. It's a great option for home studios and gigging musicians who want a versatile tom mic without spending a fortune.

Product Description

  • Universal Audio SD-3
  • Dynamic Microphone
  • Hemisphere modelling allows the sound characteristics of Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic microphones to be reproduced and the sound of the recordings to be shaped using filter
  • proximity and axis controls (even after recording)
  • For percussion and instruments
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency range: 40 - 15
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 58dB
  • Output impedance: 250 ohms
  • Robust all-metal construction
  • Dimensions (H x D): 91 x 42 mm
  • Weight: 214 g
  • Includes thread adapter 5/8" to 3/8"
  • stand mount and storage bag
PROS
  • • Robust all-metal construction provides excellent durability for demanding stage use.
  • • Hemisphere modelling offers surprising flexibility in shaping tom sounds post-recording.
  • • Cardioid pattern effectively isolates the tom from bleed and room noise.
  • • Relatively lightweight compared to many traditional tom mics; easy on stand stability.
CONS
  • • 250-ohm output impedance may require a preamp with ample clean gain.
  • • Modelling, while clever, won’t fully replicate the nuances of genuine vintage mics.
  • • Frequency response, while adequate, lacks the extended highs of some premium options.

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Key Features

Mic Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 40 - 15,000 Hz
Max SPL 130 dB (estimated, typical for similar dynamic mics)
Clamp Included No
Weight 214 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's essentially a digital emulation of classic mic characteristics – proximity effect, frequency response shaping – which you can tweak within Universal Audio’s ecosystem. It’s subtle but can help achieve a desired tone.
While designed for percussion, it can work on other sources like guitar amps or vocals in a pinch, but its limited frequency extension will be noticeable.
Yes, it might. A preamp with sufficient clean gain is essential to avoid a weak or noisy signal; a low-gain interface could struggle.

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