I love my Sphere L22, best mic I have ever owned and so versatile

Thank you so much! I was lost without this

Perfect timing! My Sphere is on it's way! I needed this tutorial :)

@jaydekaytv

Жыл бұрын

Settle down! Just kidding! 😜

@breymienofficial8503

Жыл бұрын

the microphone is ok. but has very sharp S sounds with each emulation. the 47, for example, has few highs, but it still sounds sharp. no matter what position.

@drgonzorevival

12 күн бұрын

@@breymienofficial8503 I'm encountering the same issue. Have you ever found a solution?

it is a wonderful mic, magic!, the only problem is the packing box , I have Townsend packing box and when I walk with the box in my hand I can feel shaking the mic inside the box , but however the mic is awesome , the software is magic , I am very very pleased. thank you dad

What model boom arm is that? I'm looking for one right now

Looking at picking up a DLX, really excited about it! Does the DLX include the putnum mic and ocean way plugins to use with my Apollo interface? Or do those need to be bought separately?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

The Bill Putnam and Ocean Way mic collections are sold separately, but the Sphere plug-in included with the DLX has 38 models on its own!

@phoenixbt

Жыл бұрын

@@UniversalAudio thanks for the reply!

@jackc8120

Жыл бұрын

​@@UniversalAudiocan i use the ocean way and bill putnam as a plugin insert with the appolo interface. I have the RME interface. Thanks

If I record with a pre-amp unison plugin, does it affect the emulated sound ? For exemple if I record without any plugin and add them later in the DAW, will it give me the same sound as if I commit with unison plugin/mic emulation directly during the recording ? And does it change anything if I put the pre amp in that recording or add it after in the DAW (like does the pre amp affect the emulation mic) ?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Correct. Unison and Sphere work great together. So long as you're not driving the pre into audible distortion, it has no impact on the modeling.

one question before i buy analog equipment how do i connect the UA DLX to a NEVE 1073 SPX to a CL1B To UAD APOLLO TWIN? confused as the mic is stereo.

I have the DLX and it sounds amazing. I use it with Cakewalk and an AXE I/O interface. The only problem I have is that, when I use multiple instances of the plugin, for example, going back and forth between punching-in retakes on a lead vocal and backing vocal (going back and forth between tracks) the mic light goes out and the sound starts to get weaker, as if the mic is no longer successfully working with the plugin. I have to unplug the mic and restart the interface. Now, it seems ok if I freeze any other tracks (besides the one I am currently working on) that are using the Sphere plugin. And maybe not a lot of people work this way. But just curious as to whether others have a similar problem and if there is a way of better dealing with the mic light going out and the basic sound changing when quickly switching between instances of the plugin within a single project. It seems that the mic gets angry if it senses more than one instance of the plugin trying to communicate with it from inside the recording software. Thanks.

@UniversalAudio

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for reaching out, get in touch with Customer Support, they'll walk you through some detailed troubleshooting steps. u.audio/support

I use Cakewalk Daw i download amd install Sphere plugins in my apollo appers the sphere plugin but in cakewalk under Universal audio plugins there is not the plugin for sphere mics collection only appears the ocean way collection but i dont have this collection how ore where are the vst for sphere collection

Great Video, i just wonder whether it is better to use the unison preamps in console or to record it dry and place the uad preamps as inserts after the sphere plugin in my channel? What is your advice for that? best regards

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Unison and Sphere work great together. Unless you're driving the pres into audible distortion, it has no impact on the modeling.

@felixdorn21

Жыл бұрын

@@UniversalAudio thx for the fast reply! So you recommend when using Distortion in the Preamps to better use it after the Sphere Plugin as insert? All the best

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

In those VERY rare situations where you want audible distortion from your preamp, yes. The rest of the time, use Unison with Sphere without worry.

Mic sounds great! I’m working in Logic with an apogee Duet but I can’t seem to use the plug-ins. The control panel says “connect UA device” how do I get it to regocnize the mic?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Be sure you've registered the mic in UA Connect and that you've downloaded and installed the native version of the plugins.

Will the Putnam and Ocean Way collections be made available as a native spark plugin?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, we can't comment on any future developments or releases. We appreciate your interest though and encourage you to stay tuned.

Have Sphere L22 Townsend around 18 months always confused as I get error messages in Console stating I must activate a stereo input in my DAW whether using Sphere standard or Sphere 180 app. And now UA states that I can't even use 180 unless I have this new DLX model? So what happened to the 180 utility I've had all this time? Has UA limited the functionality of my mic with their new software update to force purchasing another (DLX) mic or am I misunderstanding all this? I'm pretty sure the L22 Townsend has always allowed stereo. I'm not updating anything just yet. Help please....Edit: Thank you UA for clarifying in the Reply.

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

No functionality has been taken away from L22 owners - only Sphere LX owners don't receive the 180 version of the plug-in, but both DLX and L22 are fully comapatible. Your L22 will continue to work as it has, and if you register it to your UA account you can download the new Sphere and Sphere 180 plug-ins containing new mic models. Regarding the error in Console, Sphere must be used on a stereo channel whether you're using the 180 version or not.

Can you use it on two computers ? I have a studio and a home studio. Would love to take it home sometimes!

@UniversalAudio

10 ай бұрын

Yes.

Just added a Sphere LX next to my L22, couldn't be happier!

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏻

@ambroriver1905

11 ай бұрын

Hi, I hope you're well, I was wondering if there is somebody who may be able to offer me some help and advice to resolve some issues in having with the Sphere DLX. I only purchased the microphone yesterday, and l've started testing out some rough vocal and acoustic guitar at the same time. I am set up on a mono track in logic, but I keep getting a notification telling me 'Identical Signal Levels Detected', and that levels in the front (left) and rear ( right) channels are the same. It's suggested the microphone's calibration switch is on, but it isn't, it's switched to the on position. I'm obviously not doing something correctly. Some help to rectify this problem would be greatly appreciated, thanks

@BlackenedNL

11 ай бұрын

@@ambroriver1905 sphere mics always require a stereo track, match the gain on your 2 pre amps you connected the front and rear cable to and try to link them if you can

I have the analog UA Solo 610. Would I need two of these if I want to apply it on the microphone?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

yes, Sphere requires two mic pres.

I ordered a Townsend Labs L22 Sphere just last night on guitar center! Does this mean when my mic arrives, it will be the newly branded UAD model?

@westeggrecords810

Жыл бұрын

don't think so

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

If you bought an L22, it'll be an L22.

If I own an original Townsend Labs L22, will its original stereo features still work with the Sphere Plugins (and the Bill Putnam and Ocean Way mic collection plugins that I own)? Do I need to do anything regarding this update?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes - feature-wise, the L22 is the same mic as the DLX. If you register your L22 to your UA account you'll also get access to the updated Sphere plug-ins with new mic models.

I see you have 4 files to be downloaded for the mic (I have the LX), and I can only download 1. It will not allow me to GET the next file, and I have downloaded the files 5 times. Need some help. I have the X4 interface.

Hi, I am still new to UA. Do I still need an audio interface like the "Universal Audio Volt 276" for normal vocal and rap recordings with this microphone if I buy the "Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Quad Heritage" ?

@UniversalAudio

3 ай бұрын

The Apollo Twin is an audio interface, so you'll be covered! The section starting at 1:07 in this video shows how to set up Sphere with an Apollo.

Witch i buy l22 or dlx ? Are there any differences between dlx and l22?

Hello! I have a Sphere connected to a Neve 5211 hardware pre amp into an Apollo x6. Have I got to link the two channel of the Apollo even if I already have calibrated the LR mic signal from the gain input of the hardware? Second question: can I plug the two xlr outcoming from the Neve 5211 into the two mic channel of the Apollo (with the digital preamp gain all the way down) or I have to use two xlr - 1/4 TRS into two line input of the Apollo? Thanks!

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

yes, you still need to link for the plugin to work. No, you want to come out of the Neve XLR line outs to the TRS Line ins of the Apollo and choose Line. XLR ins on Apollos are for mics only.

@thaexception3406

Жыл бұрын

My exact hardware for vocals - enjoy it!

@alextorchio5625

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much🙏

@alextorchio5625

Жыл бұрын

🤟

How would you Melodyne a stereo recording like this? If I want to just use the cardioid pattern in Sphere, could I record just the front capsule and not the rear?

@UniversalAudio

9 ай бұрын

You can use Melodyne with Sphere no problem. Just make it the first stereo insert and the tuning will be applied to both channels perfectly.

My Sphere DLX is on the way!

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Congrats!!! And welcome to the family!

I have three L22 mics and I registered them with Townsend Lab. Do I need to register them again with UAD?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes, register them to your UA account to get access to the updated Sphere plug-in with new mic models!

@amunahm3324

Жыл бұрын

@@UniversalAudio Will do. Thank you so much!

Awaiting on my DLX that came as a present for purchasing an apollo x6 herritage. For those of you producers and enthusiasts out there who can afford it,go get this bundle coz it's totally worth it! It's available thru 31 Dec. , hurry up!

when r the Bock line gonna officially drop? it's not like I have 5k to drop now though so..

The day is upon us!

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

🥂

I am not able to see the full screen mode on ua connect app on my mac and unable to scroll down either.. no problem with any other apps on my mac.. the green spot of full screen mode on ua connect is shown disabled..

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Try toggling your screen res and get a ticket open with Support as well. u.audio/support

At 1:55 you say that you can add a Unison Preamp but on the UAD website it says that the Sphere Insert should always be the first in the chain and hence a preamp should only be added as an insert after the Microphone Modeling. So… What's the correct answer now?

@UniversalAudio

4 ай бұрын

Preamps can be used before the Sphere plug-in as long as the preamp isn't pushed into saturation/distortion and no EQ is added.

Can I register my Townsend L22 as DLX mic ?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Your serial # will come up in the system as an L22.

Why is it telling me I only have a 14 day demo when I load in the spehre 180 software in the UA console?? I own the sphere dlx mic. I also have it connected into my apollo twin x. Shouldn't the modeling software be free??

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

It is free. Have you clicked Authorize in the UA Meter app? Try that. If that doesn't do it, check with Support.

Hey UAD! Can anyone verify if there are actual build differences between the classic Townsend and the new UAD branded model?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

They are essentially the same mic minus the difference in the Pad. New one is -20 only.

@jmclane27

Жыл бұрын

@@UniversalAudio thank you for clarifying!🙏🏾🙏🏾

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

You got it!

Hello, I am purchasing an apollo x6 heritage edition this upcoming week for someone as a gift and the promo says it will come with a free dlx upon registry. Is there a deadline to register it? And does one miss out on the free dlx if registration deadline is missed?

@UniversalAudio

7 ай бұрын

yes, you'll want to register now.

Do the unison preamp plugins have to run in stereo even if I’m only recording in mono?

@UniversalAudio

9 ай бұрын

yes, to use the system as it was designed you need 2 channels and 2 mic pres.

@Ambitiouz_mindset

9 ай бұрын

@@UniversalAudio ok thanks

@UniversalAudio

9 ай бұрын

👍🏻

Does the plugin take up a lot of dsp?

@UniversalAudio

7 ай бұрын

Only 9% of a chip.

What's the difference between the old and new mics?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

DLX is basically a re-branded L22. LX is a new smaller model.

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios

Жыл бұрын

They took the stereo (Sphere 180) features away from us who own the Townsend Labs version, expecting no one to make a stink about it.

@vineyardrecordingstudio

Жыл бұрын

@@sekritskworl-sekrit_studioswhat? Why should there be no more stereo version?

@ismellpedo

Жыл бұрын

@@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios No they didn't? Did you just make this up and decide it was true?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

L22 and DLX owners get the updated Sphere 180 plug-in. Only Sphere LX doesn't include the 180 version.

can it be used with the apollo solo TB3?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes! It can be used with any audio interface that has two or more mic inputs.

@africanrevolution3551

Жыл бұрын

@@UniversalAudio thanks for the feedback!! Hope you make more tutorials on this mic.

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

@@africanrevolution3551 Be sure to watch this, it all applies to the new mics. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rHyWo7FpkszSdco.html

Has anyone compared this mike to the AkgC414

What do you mean adjust second channel input gain do u mean on the Apollo yeah?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

The great thing about Apollos is that when you link channels for stereo (like you do with Sphere) it links the gain of the pres!!

@MixedByS

Жыл бұрын

@@UniversalAudio so I don’t need to calibrate it or anything?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

You only need to calibrate when using an interface that doesn't let you stereo link inputs.

@MixedByS

Жыл бұрын

@@UniversalAudio should do a updated Logic Pro x set up. Purchased this mic and it’s so Clean!!! But would be lovely for UAD to do the process to record clean vocals like you done previously!

I need to plug in both XLR's but turn on Phantom +48V only on first (front) line ? Phantom only for front capsule ??? I have DLX and I am confused now...two capsules and one phantom ?

@UniversalAudio

Ай бұрын

Two capsules, two preamps, +48v on for both.

@mariodario9033

Ай бұрын

@@UniversalAudio THX, on your video looks like phantom was turn on only on one preamp, but propably one switch turn on both channels, I have Audient and have separate on each channel. Mic will work with one phantom on, but then simulation will not work... For the future - would be grate if you create "STEP-BY-STEP tutorial how to operate Sphere mic. I watched all videos and try to find what is that "CAL mode and how it works, what should I do to set properly and why one channel is quieter than second, should I normalize that, but why quieter if i set it equal few seconds before and plugin constantly show me error that my viewmeter show equal signals...that what I should set my gains...and so one, and so on...couldn't find easily answers, no video, no documentation on my account, troubelshoots focus on "work or don't work". I was a little bit frustrated yesterday. All tutorial or presentation looks like this : we have mic, we plug in, turn on phantom and now we can switch between simulations...well it's not so easy if we want to get effect of simulation. My first recordings was only stright from capsule and can't bac to that, need to record parts again because I use mono track thinking that information is decoded somehow by plugin - like Atmos does for example - can create spatial environment from normal stereo track. So...as fresh client and user of Sphere IMO you should make some new tutorial that will dispel all doubts "step by step", not only kind of advertisement type of videos. THX, mic is pure gold !

What are the 4 new models... can't find any information?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Brauner VM1, TLM 103, Beyer 160, and Royer 121.

L22 Product registration failure Why can't I register?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Try again tomorrow. We're working on a fix.

@guitars165

Жыл бұрын

@@UniversalAudio Thanks

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

How can I get for my studio

@UniversalAudio

9 ай бұрын

See your local UA dealer.

Working native ? With any interface ?

@UniversalAudio

7 ай бұрын

Yes!!! It's better together with an Apollo, but you CAN use it with any interface that has 2 mic pres.

@vladkopompa60

7 ай бұрын

@@UniversalAudio Thanks … Am I need also sphere mic or Can I use that with any mic ?

@UniversalAudio

7 ай бұрын

@@vladkopompa60 You need a Sphere mic, either DLX or LX.

Please Add more plugins to spark. Update is soooooooo slow

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

More coming soon!! Stay tuned!

Hi should the mic me used on cal all the time

@UniversalAudio

2 ай бұрын

No - the CAL switch should only be engaged when calibrating input levels on an audio interface without stereo linking. Otherwise, the switch should stay in the ON position while the mic is being used.

@mitzthegamer

2 ай бұрын

@@UniversalAudio when the on position is engaged and the mic output 1 and 2 is linked its recording the vocals in Luna with the left channel being louder than the right so the studio monitors is playing it more on left speaker than the right . How do I get this to be balanced ?

@UniversalAudio

2 ай бұрын

@@mitzthegamer Insert the Sphere plugin. It will take those 2 signals and combine them and do its magic.

@mitzthegamer

2 ай бұрын

@@UniversalAudio hi . That worked fine . Thank you When using luna summing , tape and console extensions it is using it natively which in my mix is taking out a lot of cpu from luna the render and render io gets high Please can there be a update on using the luna summing , tape and console extensions with dsp from the apollo or satelite , That will be much appreciated

@UniversalAudio

2 ай бұрын

LUNA's Extensions are all CPU.

the microphone is ok. but has very sharp S sounds with each emulation. the 47, for example, has few highs, but it still sounds sharp. no matter what position.

I'm so scared to buy one of these. I don't want you guys to drop some new mic or system this year.

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

No need to be scared. For example, we continue to support the L22 mic which came out 6 years ago.

@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596

Жыл бұрын

@@UniversalAudio If I own an original Townsend Labs L22, will its original stereo features still work with the Sphere Plugins (and the Bill Putnam and Ocean Way mic collection plugins that I own)? Do I need to do anything regarding this update?

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

@@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596 Sure will!! You get all the new models and features for free. You need to re-register your mic in UA Connect to get the native updates and install UAD 10.2.2 for the DSP plugs.

Mmmmm Townsend mic body

So confusing

people who buy this mic, wont be using your crappy volt interfaces xD

Why did you take away our Sphere 180 features, only to give them to your brand new microphones? Some of us slaved to afford the first ones, and now you pull this nonsense after acquisition?! BTW, a ton of people bought the Sphere L22 on sale during last holiday. So since you already acquired Townsend Labs, don't be surprised if you get sued for bait & switch fraud in a class-action lawsuit, @Universal Audio.

@UniversalAudio

Жыл бұрын

Sphere 180 hasn't gone anywhere. DLX owners can use it just like L22 owners. The new LX model doesn't support it though. So nothing has been taken away. Enjoy.

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios

Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! I'm SO VERY SORRY. I struggle with ADHD, and when I read "L22"... my mind must have registered it as "LX". I'm VERY sorry.

@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596

Жыл бұрын

@@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios Nothing to apologize for, Your initial concerns were valid and legitimate - but UAD takes care of its customers. I was also worried that my L22 (I was one of the first owners of the L22) would no longer function in the new update, but I think it should work just fine.

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios

Жыл бұрын

@@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596 I appreciate that. And I wish you and your Production and/or Audio Engineering ventures prove successful in 2023 (and beyond). Happy New Year!