Universal Audio has just announced a bunch of new microphones, including the Standard series, which contains the SD-1 dynamic mic and SP-1 condenser, The Sphere L22 modeling mic (formerly Townsend Labs, now under the UA brand), and the premium Bock Series, designed and built by David Bock in Santa Cruz, California.
Let's explore the mics:
SD-1
Broadcast-style, cardioid dynamic mic designed for close-mic’d speech, vocal and instrument recording. Limited availability now.
SP-1
Small-diaphragm condenser stereo pencil microphone pair for recording instruments, live performances, and more. Coming April 2022.
Sphere L22 Modeling Mic
Formerly Townsend Labs, now UA—Choose from 34 of the most sought‑after microphones ever made with this award‑winning dual‑capsule microphone modeling system. Limited Availability
Bock 187
Cardioid FET condenser microphone for vocals, instruments, and guitar amps.
Coming Fall 2022
Bock 167
Multi-pattern tube condenser microphone for vocals, acoustic instruments, drums, and voiceovers.
Coming Fall 2022
Bock 251
Multi-pattern tube condenser microphone for lead vocals, choir, and stringed orchestral instruments.