Universal Audio Ships SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphone Stereo Pair

Expertly record instruments, live performances, and more in stereo with pristine fidelity for instant album‑quality sound.

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • JULY 20, 2022 Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug‑ins, UA mics, and UAFX guitar pedals, is proud to announce that their SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphone Stereo Pair is now shipping worldwide.

SP‑1 Standard Pencil Microphones — $399

Adding to UA’s growing line of home and studio microphones, the SP-1 stereo pair allows music creators and engineers to record acoustic instruments and live performances with album-quality sound.

Sold as a matched stereo pair, UA’s SP‑1 is designed to be the workhorse, everyday choice for adding clarity, width, and dimension to any recording project. The SP‑1’s classic cardioid design, high SPL tolerance, and smooth, clear top‑end deliver consistently clean capture of acoustic guitars, drum overheads, percussion, horns, and more

For creators with any Apollo audio interface, custom SP-1 mic presets provide the perfect settings for adding shimmer to cymbals, or bolster horns and stringed instrument recordings with rich stereo sound.


SP‑1 Standard Pencil Microphone Stereo Pair — Key Features:

  • Now shipping with a US street price of $399
  • Capture stringed instruments, drums, and more with a matched condenser pair
  • Harness smooth top-end for clear, professional stereo recordings in any environment
  • Cardioid polar pattern rejects off-axis sounds and room noise
  • Get professional sound easily with SP‑1 Apollo Channel Strip Presets
  • Includes mic clips, foam windscreens, stereo T‑bar mount, and travel case

Learn more about SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphone Stereo Pair:
https://www.uaudio.com/microphones/sp-1-standard-pencil-microphones.html

Download Press Release and Images here:
https://u.audio/sp-1-shipping-pr

Learn more about UA Microphones:
https://www.uaudio.com/microphones.html

About Universal Audio Inc.
Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60‑year history of craftsmanship and innovation. UA today enables millions of audio and music creators worldwide, with industry‑standard Apollo and Volt recording interfaces, UAD plug‑ins, UAFX pedals, advanced audio machine learning, LUNA recording suite, and UA Custom Shop hardware. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with passionate employees worldwide — united by our goal of "Inspiring Sound for Generations."

©2022 Universal Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. The "Universal Audio" name, UA "diamond" logo, “Apollo,” “Apollo Twin,” “UAD,” “Powered Plug‑Ins,” and “LUNA Recording System" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Audio Inc. *All other trademarks contained herein are property of their respective owners, which may or may not be affiliated with Universal Audio Inc. Specifically, the Neve, 1084, 1073, MOOG, Studer, Spitfire Audio, Orange Tree Samples, and Loops de la Creme trademarks are used with permission. Other marks, including Steinway, are used to suggest the products that were studied in the creation of LUNA Instruments, but are not in any way affiliated with Universal Audio.

*All trademarks property of their respective owners. Use of artist names does not constitute endorsement of Universal Audio products.

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