Universal Audio SP-1 Standard Pencil Microphone - Pair
With the SP-1 small-diaphragm condenser pair, you can record acoustic instruments, drums and percussion, and live performances in stereo, with pristine fidelity for instant album-quality sound.
Key Benefits
● Capture stringed instruments, drums, and more with a matched condenser pair
● Harness smooth top-end for clear, professional stereo recordings in any environment
● Add retro, road-worthy small diaphragm condenser pack to your mic collection
● Get professional sound easily with included Apollo SP-1 presets
The Perfect Pair for Stereo Recording
As a matched stereo pair, the SP-1 adds clarity, width, and dimension to your recordings. Whether it’s tight X/Y patterns or spaced pairs, combine them how you want and hear the detail in your instrument like never before.
Capture Your Best Sounds, Anywhere
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 — at any volume, in any environment.
More Than your Average Pencil Mics
We engineered the SP-1 pair to be your workhorse, everyday choice for stereo recording. With a retro finish and road-worthy build, these stylish condensers are a serious studio upgrade, with vintage elegance for days.
Sound Like the Pros with Apollo Interface Presets
Take the guesswork out of getting professional sounds with custom Apollo SP-1 presets. Get the perfect EQ settings for adding shimmer to cymbals, or bolster horns and stringed instrument recordings with rich stereo sound.
The UA SP-1 Microphone Pair includes everything you need for instant pro sound, including:
● Two mic stand mounts
● Stereo T-bar
● Two foam windscreens
● Two ⅝” to ⅜” thread adapters
Microphone Type Small Diaphragm Condenser Pair Specification
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity -38.0 (12.6 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
Output Impedance 200 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance Greater than 2K Ohms
Output Connector 3-Pin XLRM
Maximum SPL 142 dB SPL, 1% THD
Phantom Power Requirements 48 VDC
Included Accessories Two Mic Stand Mounts Stereo T-bar Two Foam Windscreens Two ⅝” to ⅜” Thread Adapters
Dimensions 5" (128 mm) length 0.93" (23.5 mm) diameter
Weight .28 lbs (125 g)
- Record in stereo with pristine fidelity
- Matched pair adds clarity and width
- High SPL tolerance for any environment
- Smooth top-end for professional recordings
- Retro, road-worthy build with vintage elegance
- Apollo SP-1 presets for easy pro sound
- Includes mounts, windscreens, and adapters
- Cardioid pattern with wide frequency range
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Microphone application | Instrument |
| Microphone case | Clip |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Microphone pattern | Cardioid |
| Microphone type | Condenser |
| Built-in effects | No |
| Bluetooth | No |