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Universal Audio SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphone - Matched Pair

Matched Pair of Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphones
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Stereo Recording Made Simple

From lush acoustic guitars to crisp drum overheads, Universal Audio’s SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphone Pair will accurately capture your source in beautiful stereo sound! These small-diaphragm condensers deliver a rounded top-end, boasting an incredible clarity that picks up every nuance of your sound. UA have also included a wealth of accessories that make the SP-1 pair ready to record right out of the box — audio engineers at Sweetwater especially love the inclusion of a stereo T-bar that makes it easy for even the least experienced users to get a wide stereo capture. Plus, UA’s Apollo SP-1 presets will give you mix-ready results with the click of a button!

Note: The Universal Audio SP-1 pair requires a Universal Audio Apollo audio interface to access Apollo Channel Strip Presets. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to make sure your interface is compatible.

Get polished results right away

If you’re looking for a way to streamline your recording process, you’ll love Universal Audio’s included selection of Apollo Channel Strip Presets. Use the SP-1 with a compatible Universal Audio Apollo interface, and you get instant access to radio-ready EQ and compression settings for a wide range of sources. Take your production to the next level with UA’s Apollo Channel Strip Presets!

Explore Hemisphere’s virtual mic locker

Included with your new SP-1 microphones, Hemisphere takes the concept of UA’s Sphere software and applies it to cardioid mics. It spans models of five iconic small-diaphragm condensers mics from the world’s most respected manufacturers. Whether you’re looking for vivid overheads or high-definition pickup for an acoustic guitar, Hemisphere has you covered — and then some. Better still, Hemisphere is compatible with every Universal Audio Standard Series microphone and includes modeled microphones optimized for the SC-1 large-diaphragm condenser, the SD-1 dynamic mic, and SP-1 pencil condenser.

Enjoy total control with Hemisphere

There’s more to like about Hemisphere than the larger-than-life microphone models. The plug-in also offers proximity, axis, and filter parameters. The proximity knob virtually increases or decreases the distance of your microphone from the source, so you don’t have to physically move the mic to achieve an optimal sound. Furthermore, the axis control virtually alters the axis at which the mic is placed — an industry first. This control helps tame harsh, unwanted frequencies on your guitar amps, snare drums, and much more. Most importantly, Hemisphere is so powerful that you can change the filter, proximity, and axis controls even after you’re done tracking. Using Hemisphere is the easiest way to get perfect recordings the first time.

Widen your sound

The best part of having a matched pair of SDCs is the incredible amount of clarity, definition, and space you can achieve while stereo recording. However, placement, leveling, and phase issues can add real challenges to any session. To let you get the most out of your SP-1 pair, Universal Audio included a stereo T-bar and two mic stand mounts for easy stereo recording — no matter your experience level! A T-bar allows you to easily place your mics in an XY configuration with just a single mic stand, capturing your sound in stunning stereo with minimal effort.

Universal Audio SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphone Pair Features:

  • Includes a matched pair of SP-1 small diaphragm condenser microphones for high-fidelity stereo capture of acoustic instruments, drums, and more
  • Hemisphere plug-in gives you access to 8 classic microphone models
  • Track through legendary mic models in real time
  • Proximity, filter, and axis controls shape your sound —before or after tracking
  • Cardioid polar pattern for rejection of unwanted background noise
  • Frequency range: 20Hz–20kHz
  • Includes 2 mic stand mounts, 2 foam windscreens, and 2 thread adapters for easy setup right out of the box
  • T-bar mount that allows you to use both mics with 1 stand and makes stereo recording a breeze
  • Apollo SP-1 presets will maximize your recordings with a pro-level sound

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Mono/Stereo: Stereo Pair
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 142dB SPL (1% THD)
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 12.6mV/Pa (-38dB)
  • Connector: XLR
  • Color: Nickel
  • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Dimensions: 5" x 0.93"
  • Weight: 0.28 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: 2 x Mic Stand Mounts, Stereo T-bar, 2 x Foam Windscreens, 2 x Mic Thread Adapters
  • Manufacturer Part Number: MIC-UASP-1

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Rated 5/5

Great sounding. Great looking. Great feeling

I'm very impressed with the SP1s! These microphones are relatively inexpensive, but the quality of the sound and the build is outstanding. I use these for music and sfx recording, and they are fantastic.
Music background: Studio owner, musician
Rated 4/5

Solid Basic SDCs

So off the bat, they're a decent pair of small diaphragm mics. They're nothing special but they're definitely not cheap sounding. The added software is nice if you have a apollo interface and can use them on the way in.

The included clips are adequate and the stereo bar is kind of "meh".

The build quality is decent and the mics have a little weight to them. Theres no transformer on the output and the circuit seems to follow a modded schoeps design.

Overall they're pretty well balanced without a harsh top end like some other sdc's exhibit. If you dont have a pair of pencils, these are definitely worth a look.

My video goes into UA history followed by an in studio demo with the mic on piano, hi hat, drum over heads, acoustic bass and acoustic guitar. These mics get compared to the km184 and some other popular SDCs.
Music background: Studio Engineer 25+ years
Rated 5/5

Amazing

Recording an acoustic guitar can be challenging, even in the best environments. I have personally struggled with acoustic guitar tracks for years. I could never quite capture the sound and tone I was looking for.

Using the SP-1 pair, right out of the gate I got amazing realistic tone. I set them up using the T-bar with 1 pointed at the bridge, and the other at around the 15th fret. With no EQ, completely flat, the sound was nothing short of amazing. Clean, focused, and no phase issues at all. Exactly what I was looking for. And it was painless.

I sent a short mp3 to buddy who has a studio, and he said he's never heard that clean and balanced of an acoustic flat before.

I absolutely recommend this mic pair!
Music background: 50-something years in music.
Rated 5/5

Sitsfor drum OH

I'm loving these for my drum overheads. Just enough body, brightness and some air without being spitty. I have recently used Sennheiser e614s, AKG C-214s, AT 4051s and these UA's have moved to the top of the class for me for overheads. Gonna have to pull them down to try on acoustic gtrs now. I've liked what I've heard online as stereo pair on acoustics.
Music background: 55 yr pro drummer, 28yr studio engineer.
Rated 5/5

Free Shipping

1st, free shipping is only an added value if it works. Four times now Fedex has sent my orders from Sweetwater and Walmart traveling around the country or delivered to another state. 8,000 miles later and a week late these mics arrived in FL thanks to the Sweetwater reps putting pressure on Fedex. No damage this time but if it was a guitar???
The mics are great for the money. I have AudioTechnica AT2020's in my home studio, which are amazing but pic up everything, including conversations two houses down. Great for recording at 4am but annoying. And for live performance they pic up too much background noise. These pencil mics are fantastic. They do pic up noises from directly behind me but that is it. My playing sounds much better and with mics it is honest. You hear finger movement, which is nice, and how you know it is real. Also a great practice tool. In my studio I run them through my Fishman Loudbox and to headphones. Has really helped me with technique. They are about the size of a regular magic marker. Small, compact, but powerful. I have the double mic adapter that came with them mounted on a standard microphone stand for the long reach over amps and music stands. Works great. Very happy with my purchase and thankful for Sweetwater's help with Fedex. Otherwise, these mics would be world travellers still.
Music background: 3-4 hours a day, 7 days a week player.
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