- Includes integrated standmount and storage pouch - Hemisphere mic modeling - Super cardioid polar pattern - Rugged all metal construction and stylish UA craftsmanship From the manufacturerGet kick and bass tones from your favorite era.Includes the Hemisphere Mic Collection SoftwareRecord Through Five Workhorse Kick MicsDN-6DN-12ADN-52DN-112DN-SUBA Modeling Mic That Works for YouFind Your Ideal Sound, FastEasily Capture Your Best SoundsAdd a Pro Mic with Vintage StyleSpecificationsEasily capture all the punch and heft of your kick drums, bass amps, and anything else where extended low-end is required. A classic dynamic mic with a supercardioid polar pattern, high SPL handling, and best-in-class Hemisphere mic modeling ? SD-5 gives you pro sound, no matter where you record.Powered by the same mic modeling technology found in our industry-defining Sphere mics, SD-5 is the only dynamic modeling mic that gives you the authentic sound of famous dynamics throughout history.Our DN-6 model is based on an American kick drum mic that has become a go-to for studio recording. With its deep bass and heavily contoured sound, it works especially well for tight, syncopated Metal genres.Based on a popular dynamic microphone dating back to the 1950’s ? this model is favored by producer/engineer John Leckie (Radiohead, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd), who often uses a 12 model alongside a 421 on kick drums.****Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of SD-5 Dynamic Microphone with Hemisphere Modeling.The DN-52 model is based on a current production version of the American 52-style kick drum microphone. This model provides extended low frequency capture, and an overall balanced sound useful on nearly any kick drum or bass instrument.This Austrian-made kick drum microphone is now considered an industry standard. Used on countless Hip-Hop and Rock records, it has extended low frequency capture with clear top end presence for beater attack.The DN-SUB model is based on a studio trick which uses a full-range speaker driver wired-in-reverse for extended sub frequency capture. Many engineers will blend this sound along with a traditional mic for adding weight to kick drums and bass cabinets ? now an easier task with just a single mic and the Hemisphere plug-in.SD-5 and the included Hemisphere Mic Collection software work with or without UA hardware, and go way beyond subtle EQ curves to give you precise control over filter, proximity, and axis ? an industry first.Just set up SD-5 and use the plug-in to quickly find that “sweet spot” for your kick drum or bass amp while harnessing the authentic sound of the most popular microphones ever made.We fine-tuned the supercardioid polar pattern on SD-5 for use on stage or in the studio. And with its ultra-high SPL capability and exceptional isolation, you’ll capture all the thump, tone, and transients in your instrument without bleed from other sources.With all-metal construction, retro styling, and hand-selected capsules, SD-5 gives you a trusted companion to reliably capture valuable low-end frequencies for decades of solid performance.