Universal Audio Sphere LX is a modeling condenser microphone system built on a 1 in. dual-diaphragm capsule with variable dual output, so polar pattern is chosen after recording rather than before. Frequency range is 20 Hz to 20 kHz, self-noise is 10 dBA, signal to noise is 84 dB, and maximum SPL is 145 dB at 1% THD with 135 dB of dynamic range.Pick the microphone and the polar pattern after the take, not before.Free shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkoutSphere works differently from every other microphone here. The capsule is a dual-diaphragm design with a variable dual output, meaning the front and rear of the capsule are captured as two separate signals rather than combined inside the microphone. Both go to the software.Because both halves are recorded, polar pattern is a decision made afterward rather than a switch set before the take. Cardioid, omni, figure-8 and everything between can be changed during mixing, and the microphone's off-axis behavior can be modeled rather than fixed by physics.That two-signal design is why the connector is a 5-pin XLR rather than the usual 3-pin, and why a dedicated cable is used. It is also what allows Sphere to model specific classic microphones convincingly, since the software has the full spatial picture rather than one summed output.At a Glance Type Modeling condenser Capsule 1 in. dual diaphragm Polar pattern Variable dual output, selectable after recording Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Self-noise 10 dBA Signal to noise 84 dB Maximum SPL 145 dB, 1% THD Dynamic range 135 dB How Can I Change the Polar Pattern After Recording?Because both halves of the capsule are recorded separately rather than being summed inside the microphone. The software has the front and rear signals independently, so cardioid, omni, figure-8 and intermediate patterns are all derivable from the same take, along with the microphone's off-axis behavior.Who Is the Sphere LX For?Home and project studios recording vocals where committing to a microphone choice during tracking is risky, and anyone who wants access to a range of classic microphone characters without buying them. The 145 dB maximum SPL also makes it usable on loud sources.Why Does It Use a 5-Pin Connector?Because it carries two signals rather than one. A standard 3-pin XLR handles a single balanced output; Sphere sends the front and rear capsule signals separately, which requires the extra pins and a dedicated cable.How Is the LX Different From the DLX?Sensitivity and headroom. The LX is -39 dB sensitivity with 145 dB maximum SPL and 135 dB dynamic range. The DLX is -33 dB with 140 dB maximum SPL with the pad and 133 dB dynamic range. Call 844-687-4208 and we will talk through which suits your sources.Connections Connector 5-pin XLRM Output impedance 200 ohms Recommended load impedance Greater than 1 kilohm Specifications Microphone type Modeling condenser Polar pattern Variable dual output Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity -39 dB, 11 mV, ref 1 V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz Output impedance 200 ohms Recommended load impedance Greater than 1 kilohm Self-noise 10 dBA Signal to noise ratio 84 dB Maximum SPL 145 dB SPL at 1% THD Dynamic range 135 dB Capsule 1 in. diameter dual diaphragm Why Universal Audio?Universal Audio was founded in 1958 by M.T. "Bill" Putnam, the engineer who built the first recording console with integrated equalization and effects sends, and who designed the 1176 and the 610. The company was revived in 1999 by his sons and now does two things: it still hand-builds analog hardware in California, and it licenses and models the classics from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Lexicon, Studer, Ampex and others rather than emulating them without authorization.Frequently Asked QuestionsIs this a genuine Universal Audio product?Yes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging with full manufacturer support, including software registration rights.Is this covered by warranty?Yes. This unit carries the full Universal Audio manufacturer warranty, registered to you as the original purchaser. Call 844-687-4208 for the current term.Do I need a special cable?Yes. Sphere uses a 5-pin XLR because it carries two capsule signals rather than one. Replacement cables are available in 10 ft and 25 ft lengths.Can I really change the microphone model after recording?Yes. Both capsule halves are recorded separately, so the model and the polar pattern are software decisions made during mixing rather than fixed at the source.How is it different from the Sphere DLX?Sensitivity and headroom differ. The LX is -39 dB with 145 dB maximum SPL and 135 dB dynamic range; the DLX is -33 dB with 140 dB maximum SPL with pad.Why Buy From Victory Musical Instruments?Victory Musical Instruments is a pro audio and musical instrument dealer in Miami, Florida. We support churches, schools, studios and working musicians across South Florida and ship nationwide. Every unit is new in the original factory packaging with full manufacturer support. Call 844-687-4208 to check lead time, request a quote, or arrange local pickup.
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