Record with the greatest mics ever made.
The Townsend Labs Sphere L22 modeling microphone system gives you the sound of classic mics used by everyone from The Beatles and Beyoncé to Radiohead and Frank Sinatra.

The Sphere L22 microphone system models the characteristics of the most sought-after large-diaphragm condenser microphones with amazing accuracy and allows selection of different mics and patterns even after tracking.

The Sphere L22 system consists of a dedicated, dual-channel microphone and its software counterpart, the included Sphere plug-in (UAD, AAX DSP, AAX Native, VST, AU). The exacting models incorporate transient response, harmonics, proximity effect, and multi-dimensional polar response. Thanks to Townsend Labs' exhaustive and curated study of classic microphones, the Sphere system currently brings the soul of 34 of the world's most revered microphones to life. The striking accuracy and sonic results have convinced owners from home recordists to seasoned industry veterans, such as Joe Chiccarelli, Billy Bush, and Allen Sides.

Grab the Keys to the Ultimate Mic Locker
Featuring 34 legendary mic models of Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony, and more,* the Sphere L22 gives your productions the most sought-after ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made.

Find your Perfect Mic in Real Time with Apollo
The Sphere L22 lets you audition classic mic types before, during, and after recording with any interface in any DAW. And when paired with an Apollo interface, you can do this with near-zero latency.

Get Big Stereo Sound from a Single Mic
Thanks to its dual-capsule design, the Sphere L22 lets you easily record piano, drums, strings, and more in stereo. You can even use different mic models on the left and right channels for professional acoustic guitar recordings.

Built to Last a Lifetime
With dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and the lowest noise of any mic in its class, the Sphere L22 outfits your studio with a premium, large-diaphragm condenser microphone, precision-built to deliver years of inspiration for your music, podcasts, and voiceovers.

Includes Everything you Need to Record
Right out of the box, the Sphere L22 mic gives you a professional shockmount, 10' cable, mic stand mount, and rugged flight case — so you'll be creating with the sound of legendary mics in no time.

Main features of the Universal Audio - Townsend Labs Sphere L22 include:

• Version 1.5 now available - new mics, new features, new layout
• Record with 34 of the most sought-after ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made
• Change mic type, polar pattern, and other microphone characteristics, even after tracking
• Record acoustic guitar, strings, horns, and more in stereo with a single microphone
• Get the ultimate mic modeling system with a large-diaphragm condenser mic featuring dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and the lowest noise of any mic in its class
• Includes shockmount, mic stand mount, 10’ cable, and flight case

Sphere L22™ Microphone

• Equivalent Noise Level: 7 dB-A
• Max SPL at 0.5% THD: 140dB (with -20dB pad engaged)
• Pad Attenuation: -10db and -20dB
• Sensitivity: 22 mV/Pa
• Output Connector: 5-pin male XLR
• Breakout Cable: 10’ (3m) 5-pin female XLR to dual 3-pin male XLR
• Weight (mic only): 1.7 lbs. (770 grams)
• Dimensions (mic only): 8.9" x 2.5" (225mm x 63mm)
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: >1000 Ohms
• Phantom Power
  • Voltage: 44 to 52 V per channel
  • Current: 5 mA per channel typical, 8 mA at max SPL

Sphere® Core Plug-In

• Supported Plug-in Formats:
  • UAD
  • AAX DSP
  • AAX Native
  • VST2
  • VST3
  • Audio Units (Mac only)
• Supported Operating Systems:
  • Native (AAX, VST and AU):
    • Mac OSX 10.8.5 and above
    • Windows 7 and above
  • Apollo Interfaces and UAD-2 hardware (AAX, VST, AU, and RTAS)
    • Mac OSX 10.9.5 and above
    • Windows 7 and above
• System Requirements:
  • 4 GB of RAM
  • 200 MB free disk space
  • 1024 x 768 display resolution
  • Internet connection to download software
  • Two microphone preamplifiers with phantom power
  • Compatible plug-in host application (DAW) software supporting AAX, VST2, VST3, AU or UAD.
• 34 Included Microphone Models:
  • LD-47K
  • LD-49K
  • LD-67
  • LD-67 NOS
  • LD-12
  • LD-251
  • LD-800
  • LD-87 Vintage
  • LD-87 Modern
  • LD-87 TK
  • LD-37A
  • LD-37P
  • LD-414 Brass
  • LD-414 Nylon
  • LD-414 US
  • LD-414 T2
  • LD-563
  • LD-017T
  • SD-451
  • SD-416
  • RB-4038
  • RB-77DX Satin
  • RB-77DX Umber
  • DN-57
  • DN-7
  • DN-20
  • DN-409N
  • DN-409U
  • DN-421N
  • DN-421S
  • DN-421B
  • DN-12A
  • DN-12E
  • Sphere Linear