The Universal Audio Sphere LX Modeling Microphone combines a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with the Sphere LX plug-in to accurately model 20 of the most sought-after vintage microphones, including Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, and more. Auditioning and switching between mics during a session can be tedious, but thanks to the plug-in, you can change mic type, polar pattern, reduce bleed, room coloration, and even adjust the proximity effect—either during or after tracking vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, stringed and wind instruments, percussion, room sound, and more.

The Sphere LX is a dual-capsule microphone with dual outputs, custom-designed to capture the three-dimensional soundfield with exacting detail—including the directional and distance information otherwise lost with a conventional single-channel microphone. Remarkably rugged, the mic can handle in excess of 145 dB SPL before clipping and won't be damaged by high SPLs or air blasts as some vintage microphones can be. It also has a self-noise level of 10 dB-A SPL, well below most vintage microphones and comparable to many of the best modern microphones. Two XLR mic preamp inputs are needed to operate the mic with the plug-in, as all mic-modeling and other advanced DSP features occur in the Sphere LX software. Note that the mic can also be used as a standard condenser mic (no modeling) with only one XLR mic preamp required.

General Studio Use, Vocals, Instruments    20 Emulations of Classic Mics    Sphere LX Plug-In    Multiple Polar Patterns via Plug-In    Large-Diaphragm Condenser Mic    Off-Axis Correction to Attenuate Bleed    Swivel Mount, Hard Case    AU/UAD/AAX/VST2/VST3, Mac/Windows

• The Sphere plug-in gives you access to 20 of the most prized ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made.
• Get the sound of a classic 47 (with VF14 tube), 67, M49, C12, and 800 to name a few.

• The Sphere LX plug-in (free download available separately) allows the user to change the mic type and polar pattern even after tracking.
• Pairing the software with the Apollo audio interface greatly simplifies the process of matching the two mic-preamps required for the plug-in to work.
• Adjustable proximity effect: eliminates the need to move a microphone solely because of too little or too much bass due to proximity effect—great for punching in a vocal where distance from the mic varies from take to take.
• Off-axis correction: create more accurate polar patterns to reduce bleed, room coloration, and susceptibility to feedback before or after tracking.
• Sphere supports a wide range of plug-in formats, including UAD, AAX DSP, AAX Native, VST2, VST3, and Audio Units on Mac and Windows.

• Blend the sound of two mono mics with Sphere LX's Dual Mode and get rich-sounding mic combinations on snare drums and guitar cabs.

The Polar control lets you adjust the pickup pattern of the mic model, with the additional advantage of being able to select intermediate polar patterns that the original mic did not have. For microphones with a single pattern, the pattern control is fixed to that pattern.

Available patterns:

• Omni, Sub-Omni
• Wide-Cardioid, Subcardioid, Cardioid
• Supercardioid, Hypercardioid
• Sub-8, Figure-8

• With Universal Audio Apollo interfaces (available separately), you can achieve extremely low latency (approx. 1.6ms round trip at 96 kHz) for seamless real-time performance.
• The AAX DSP format allows for low-latency performance on Avid HDX systems.

• The IsoSphere function in the Sphere LX plug-in optimizes how the Sphere LX microphone works together with commonly available isolation devices—such as the sE Reflexion Filters, Aston Halo, Kaotica Eyeball, and even vocal booths.
• IsoSphere enhances off-axis behavior for maximum rejection and modifies frequency response to compensate for unwanted coloration, leading to even better-sounding recordings.

• With dual, gold-sputtered diaphragms, the Sphere LX outfits your studio with a premium, large-diaphragm condenser microphone, precision-built to deliver years of inspiration for your recordings and music productions.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there any way to mount the microphone parallel to the 15mm rail? Or is there a similar item that can?

A: The Saramonic SR-SMC11 Universal Shockmount for Shotgun Microphones on Camera Rigs/Cages (BH #SASRSMC11) allows the Mic to be mounted parallel to the 15mm rod on which it mounts. See: https://bit.ly/3mRXb8d

Q: 2. Can "Steven Slate VSX Essentials" be ran on a PC or Mac as a standalone software?

A: The Steven Slate VSX Monitoring Plug-In cannot be run in standalone mode.

Q: 3. Will this work with the Rode VideoMicro?

A: The Rode VideoMicro should fit inside the SmallRig 1859 shockmount when used without the windshield.

Q: 4. Are these wireless?

A: No, the headphones that are included with the Steven Slate Audio VSX Modeling Headphones Essentials Edition system are wired. The included software enables the user to monitor in a variety of acoustically treated environments with an immersive 3D experience that removes mix issues caused by poor room acoustics and limited speaker selection. The VSX offers producers and mixers the ability to produce and mix in virtual models of precisely tuned listening environments, including famous pro mixing and mastering studios. Wireless headphones are typically not used for mixing.

Q: 5. I used the ABT01F a couple of times with my iPhone 6 S and never could pair it again with my iPhone; whats the problem?

A: Remove the device from the phone's bluetooth list. Then try to pair it up again.

Q: 6. is it white light or yellow?

A: This is a 3200k warm color temp.

Q: 7. Does this work on pc?

A: The 4-710D will not have a direct computer connection. Connection to a computer will require additional hardware such as a multi-channel audio interface. http://bhpho.to/1NPyu44

Q: 8. Will this work with a Zoom H1N?

A: This mount is made for microphones, not recorders. I would use something more like this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1500941-REG/movo_photo_smm5_b_universal_microphone_and_portable.html

Q: 9. I bought this to use with my headphones to watch my non Bluetooth television. Was working great and then just stopped. trying to resend, but it won't turn red despite it being unplugged for many days. HELP?

A: Try resetting the ABC01F, then make sure you are in TX mode and not RX mode. Contact support@aluratek.com for further assistance.

Q: 10. I used the device a couple of times with my iPhone 6 S and never could pair it again with my iPhone; whats the problem?

A: don;t have a clue...android works well on all my devices