The UA Sphere LX Modeling Microphone features 20 legendary mic models of Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony, and more and lets you audition mics before, during, and after recording.
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If the greatest recording studios in history collapsed their legendary microphone lockers into a single, sleek piece of gear, you’d be left holding the Universal Audio Sphere LX. This microphone reimagines vocal and instrument tracking, blending the undeniable warmth of vintage ribbon and condenser mics with the brilliant flexibility of modern digital modeling. It’s essentially a golden ticket to the exact sonic signatures used by legends from Frank Sinatra to Beyoncé, packed into an accessible, low-noise chassis.
Grab the Keys to the Ultimate Mic Locker
While most studios spend decades — and a small fortune — hunting for vintage microphones, the Sphere LX hands you the keys to the kingdom instantly. Using Universal Audio’s astonishingly accurate modeling technology, it perfectly mimics the transient response, proximity effect, and three-dimensional harmonics of the most coveted mics ever created. You get all the swagger of expensive studio gear without the astronomical price tag.
20 Legendary Models: Access incredibly precise models of iconic Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, and Sony microphones, giving your vocals and acoustic guitars that million-dollar polish.
Real-Time Apollo Integration: Audition your favorite classic mics before, during, and after your take with near-zero latency when hooked up to a Universal Audio Apollo interface.
Post-Tracking Tweaks: Change your mic type, polar pattern, and proximity effect long after the vocalist has gone home, giving you total mixing flexibility.
Sculpt Your Sound, Tame Your Room
Recording in a bedroom or a less-than-perfect acoustic space can ruin a brilliant performance. The Sphere LX tackles this head-on with powerful software integration that cleans up bleed and coloration, letting the pure tone of your source shine through. Plus, it allows you to blend microphone models together to invent entirely new sonic textures that cut through heavy mixes.
Dual Mode Magic: Blend the distinct sounds of two different mono mics simultaneously to create rich, complex combinations — perfect for massive snare drums and roaring guitar cabs.
IsoSphere Room Correction: Tame unruly room reflections and coloration with expert presets tailored for popular isolation filters like the sE Reflexion Filter and Aston Halo.
Pristine Performance: With dual gold-sputtered diaphragms, the Sphere LX boasts the lowest self-noise of any microphone in its class, ensuring every recording is exceptionally clean and pure.
Built to Outlast Your Longest Sessions
Sleek software is useless if the hardware can't handle the daily grind of a busy studio. That's why the Sphere LX features a rugged, all-metal construction that feels substantial in your hands and looks professional on a stand. It also includes all the essentials you need to start recording right away, so you can skip those frantic, last-minute trips to the gear shop.
Premium Hardware: A robust, large-diaphragm condenser precision-built to endure years of intense tracking, podcasting, and voiceover work.
Out-of-the-Box Ready: Unpack and immediately start recording; this system includes a rugged carrying case, a secure mic stand mount, and a high-quality 10-foot cable.
Universal DAW Compatibility: Even if you don't use an Apollo, the Sphere plug-in works flawlessly natively in any major DAW, bringing elite analog flavor to your digital workspace.
Your New Go-To Mic
The Universal Audio Sphere LX is where brilliant engineering meets analog magic. It captures the soul of classic microphones and combines it with the flexibility of modern software, making it the perfect tool for creators who want to explore the outer limits of audio without taking out a second mortgage.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Universal Audio Sphere LX
What is the Universal Audio Sphere LX?
The Universal Audio Sphere LX is a premium large-diaphragm condenser microphone that uses advanced software to accurately model 20 of the most highly sought-after vintage microphones in audio history.
Do I need an Apollo interface to use the Sphere LX?
No. While pairing it with an Apollo interface allows for near-zero latency tracking, the Sphere plug-in runs natively in any major DAW, meaning you can use it with any standard audio interface.
Can I change the microphone model after I record?
Yes. One of the biggest benefits of the Sphere LX is that you can change the mic model, polar pattern, and other characteristics directly in your DAW long after the recording is finished.
What is Dual Mode on the Sphere LX?
Dual Mode allows you to blend the sonic characteristics of two different classic microphones simultaneously from a single Sphere LX mic, which is excellent for recording complex sources like guitar cabinets or drum shells.
Does the microphone come with accessories?
Yes. The Sphere LX includes everything you need to get started right out of the box, including a durable carrying case, a mic stand mount, and a 10-foot cable.
Universal Audio Sphere LX Features:
Includes 20 modeled microphones (Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony, and more)
Change mic type, polar pattern, and proximity effect after tracking
Dual Mode for blending two mono mics into one rich signal
IsoSphere technology to reduce room coloration and optimize isolation filters
Dual gold-sputtered diaphragms with the lowest noise in its class
Near-zero latency monitoring when paired with an Apollo interface
Works natively in any major DAW (VST2, VST3, AAX, Audio Units)
Includes a 10-foot cable, mic stand mount, and carrying case
This Microphone is wonderful. One of the best purchases I have made in years.
Published date
01/27/25
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ya lo prove la verdad
ya lo prove la verdad esto satisfecho con mi compra en otro rollo con el mic recomiendo mucho este mic para que lleven a otro nivel sus grabaciónes
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07/29/26
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Sphere Lx
This is a great microphone I mean even just as it is but I happen to have an Apollo interface so you need that to use this microphone and you run it through console which is great I mean so far I love the fact that you can go into a mic locker and choose the mic and you can really adjust a lot of th...
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