Superlux DRK681 - Manual (Page 2)

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Maintainence
Condenser microphone shall be kept in low humidity environment for best sound performance. Store
the condenser microphones in airconditioned room or dehumidifier to keep away form moisture.
Clean air is another important factor. Keep away from smoking environment to avoid tar residuals.
E100 Dimen si ons (f igur e 7)
E109 Dimen si ons (f igur e 8)
Drum clamp ---------------------------------------------- HM12A
Universal suspension ------------------------------------- HM32
Table top microphone stand ------------------------------- HM6
4 x PS418S
3 x HM10S mic clips
3 x S20 wind screen foam
3 x YA-1 5/8"~3/8" adapter
Large deluxe aluminum carrying case.
Supplied components:
Package:
Related products:
Mounting the microphone
Pressure gradient microphone is very sensitive to vibration. Suitable shock mount for high
performance microphone is necessary for extreme low noise recording. Sturdy stand can set the
microphone excatly at the sweet spot and keep it there. Choose heavy duty microphone stand for
studio condenser microphone which weights much more than handle microphone.
Superlux provides wide range of microphone stands for various demands. Big Foot Willie is specially
developed for large condenser microphones that able to support 2 large microphones with stereo
bracket for single point stereo recording.
Extension foot on all the 'E' versions serve to mount heavy studio microphone in limit space live
sound applications.
Directivity
Picks up most signal on axis. Rejects side and picks up least to the back. Suitable for live sound re-
inforcement. Apparent proximity effect and most singer likes to take this bass boost advantages which
is not good for speech.
Cardioid
About Frequency Response
Suitable for working at controlled environment, or for acoustic measurements. Although people
persuit flatness, but for none-professionals, it is a challenge to makes it works as expectation.
Flat
Based on years of practical experience of pro users. There are curves to be build for various
applications, so that it is very simple to use the microphone for the purpose. Limiting bandwidth, and
emphasing are typical skill.
Popular curve response
Incorporating switchable filters to elliminates interference, such as sub-sonic filter to cut air-
conditioner and floor vibrations. And allows full flat when used in controlled environment.
Variable response
Extremely light weight diaphragm, very sensitive to sound. Very small versions available for hiding
applications. High performance condenser microphones are regarded as standard equipment of
recording studios for extreme detail capturing. Operates with power, such as phantom or battery.
Knowing your microphone
Superlux provides variety selection of microphones for professionals and amatures. To
know your microphone is the first step to successful result.
Type of transducer
Condenser
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The DRK681 comprises with 8 condenser microphones. The E100 in the
set is best for low frequency instrument and pick up with boundary
technique. There are 4 PRA383, miniature gooseneck with clip that can
attach to tom-tom, snare, or any instrument with the easy for use clip.
And there are 3 E109, pencil type condenser microphone for stand mount
to pick up high frequency instruments, such as cymbal, hi-hat, or
strings.
All these microphones works with 9~52VDC phantom power directly or
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PRA383 Dimen si ons (f igur e 9)