Universal Audio Sphere Modeling Microphone
Best versatile modeling solution for professional studio vocalists and producers.
This is the ultimate studio chameleon, letting you swap between 20 legendary mic profiles even after you’ve finished recording. You trade the tactile ritual of choosing a physical vintage mic for unparalleled post-tracking flexibility and the ability to fix a bad room sound on the fly.
$838.00
at
Alto Music
Who it's for
- Solo musicians wanting simple, high-quality stereo captures for acoustic instruments
- Studio owners seeking a diverse collection of legendary microphone sounds
- Mixing engineers needing to refine polar patterns after the session
Who should skip it
- Home recordists operating on a strict, entry-level budget
- Engineers working in offline environments or without compatible plugin hosts
- Producers with limited CPU power or older computer hardware
Performance breakdown
Sonic Versatility
Accessing twenty legendary microphone profiles provides unmatched creative flexibility for any session.
Post-Tracking Flexibility
The ability to audition and swap microphone models after recording is revolutionary.
Noise Floor
Exceptional signal clarity ensures pristine recordings even in less than ideal environments.
Room Correction
IsoSphere technology effectively tames problematic room acoustics for cleaner vocal takes.
Build Quality
Dual gold-sputtered diaphragms offer professional-grade durability and consistent high-end performance.
Workflow Integration
Near-zero latency performance makes this a seamless addition to any Apollo-based studio.
Key Specs
Microphone Type
Modeling Condenser
Polar Pattern
Multi-pattern
Frequency Range
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-39 dB (11 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
Output Impedance
200 Ohms
Maximum SPL
145 dB SPL, 1% THD
Connectivity
5-Pin XLRM
Dimensions
7.7" (195 mm) length, 2" (50 mm) diameter
Weight
1.2 lbs (545 g)
Power Source
Phantom Power
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