UA Introduces Hemisphere Mic Modeling Plug-in and SC-1 Standard Condenser Microphone

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 products, is proud to introduce Hemisphere Mic Modeling software and the new SC-1 Standard Condenser Microphone.

Coinciding with the announcement of the SC-1 Standard Condenser Microphone, all products in UA’s popular Standard Series, including the SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone and SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphone Pair, get a free update to the Hemisphere Mic Collection plug-in, giving these mics the ability to emulate a wide range of classic microphones from the past 50 years, with class-leading accuracy.

Hemisphere Mic Collection – free with any UA Standard Series Microphone

Using the same award-winning technology as UA Sphere modeling microphones, the Hemisphere Mic Collection plug-in gives creators the authentic sound of dozens of classic mics using any UA Standard Series (SD-1, SP-1, SC-1) — in realtime with Apollo interfaces* or natively within their nDAW.

Key Features:

• Easily audition mics, tweak proximity effect, filters, and axis controls, even after recording

• Experience the rich sound of iconic mics from Neumann, Sennheiser, AKG, and more*

• Record “through” vintage mics in realtime with near-zero latency using Apollo interfaces

• Access the legendary sound of iconic dynamic, ribbon, and condenser mics, free with any

UA Standard Series microphone

SC-1 Standard Condenser Microphone – $499 (MAP USD)

The SC-1 Standard Condenser Microphone is a professional large-diaphragm studio condenser mic tailor made for vocals, guitars, and acoustic instruments of all types. Its key features include extended dynamic range, ultra-flat frequency response from 20 Hz – 20 kHz, low self noise, and the powerful Hemisphere mic modeling plug-in.

Key Features:

• Get the sounds of the world’s most famous studio condenser mics with Hemisphere mic modeling software

• Shape the sound of your recordings using filter, proximity, and axis controls — even after tracking

• Enjoy smooth, professional recordings with SC-1’s ultra-linear circuit and extended dynamic range

• Enjoy years of uncompromising recordings with genuine UA craftsmanship

• Available for preorder now, and shipping world-wide in Fall 2023