Universal Audio Sphere LX

Universal Audio Sphere LX

Condenser microphone with Mic Modeling technology – 20 emulations

Universal Audio’s Sphere LX modeling microphone system gives you the sound of 20 classic ribbon, condenser and dynamic microphones.

Sphere LX is the microphone dedicated to engineers, musicians and creatives who would like a collection of high-class microphones without incurring the costs, maintenance and inconveniences of vintage microphones. ​Designed to be the foundation of your recording chain, Sphere’s technology offers unprecedented detail, tonal variety and control during and after the recording stage. With Sphere LX, you can immerse yourself in the rich, authentic tones that made recording history.​

Record with the biggest microphones ever made.

The UA Sphere LX modeling microphone system gives you the sound of classic microphones used by everyone from the Beatles to Beyoncé, Radiohead to Frank Sinatra.

Main benefits

• Record with 20 of the most sought-after microphones ever made
• Change microphone type, polar pattern and other characteristics, even after recording
• Use the dual mode for rich sounding mic combinations on snare drums and guitar cabinets.
• Expand your collection with the most advanced modeling microphone, featuring dual gold-threaded diaphragms and the lowest noise floor of any microphone in its class.

Expand your collection with the most beautiful microphones

Featuring 20 legendary microphone models from Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony and more*, Sphere LX brings the most sought-after ribbon, condenser and dynamic microphones to your productions.

Realtime sound with Apollo

The Sphere LX lets you hear classic mics before, during and after recording with any interface and in any DAW. When paired with an Apollo interface, this can be done with near-zero latency.

Use Dual Mode to pair microphones

With the Sphere LX’s Dual mode, you can blend the sound of two mono mics for rich-sounding mic combinations on snare drums and guitar cabinets.

Ambient sound reduction to improve recordings

Thanks to IsoSphere and its customized presets for each type of environment, you will easily manage the coloration of the environment for cleaner and more professional recordings. You can go from the study to the bedroom and use popular isolation filters, such as sE Reflexion Filters, Aston Halo, Kaotica Eyeball,* and more.

Built to last

Featuring dual diaphragms with gold filters and the lowest noise of any microphone in its class, the Sphere LX equips your studio with a premium large-diaphragm condenser microphone, precision-built to deliver years of performance inspiration. your music, podcasts and voiceovers.

Includes everything you need to record

The Sphere LX microphone comes with a professional shockmount, 3m cable, mic stand mount and carrying case – so you’ll be creating music with the sound of a legendary microphone in no time.

Software and Accessories included

• Sphere plugin ​
• Sphere Mic Collection​
• UAD-2, AAX Native, AAX DSP, AU, VST​
• Support for mounting the Mic ​
• XLR cable 3m.​
• Transport case

Specifications