Superlux S502 - Manual (Page 2)

ORTF Stereo Skill:
When recording with ORTF microphone, keep the microphone
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at least 1 meter away from the ensemble.
Adjust the microphone position so that the room space could
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be heard, while excellent direct sound is maintained.
Keep the most of the ensembles/orchestra within 90° coverage.
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Keep the microphone high enough that each instruments/artists
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has an un-block direct path to the microphone.
Set the PAN control to extreme Left and Right. Do not pan the
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signal in between L and R.
Choose a high quality recorder, or mixer.
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Adjust the nominal recording level at about -18dBfs for clas-
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sical music without compressor/limiter, while keep the peak at
about -3dBfs to -6dBfs.
Always use a shock mount.
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Features
Ture condenser, precision 1/2” capsules
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Fix capsules for ORTF standard
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Sturdy metal body
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5 pin, balanced output
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Standard phantom power operation
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Shock mount included
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XLR 5 pins female to 2 x XLR 3 pins male plug cable included
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Excellent stereo image
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Specifications
Type Stereo 1/2” true Condenser
Acoustic Pressure gradient
Polar Pattern Cardioid, ref to polar chart lower right
Frequency Response 40~20,000Hz
Low-cut -3 dB @ 30Hz
Sensitivity
(ref. 1Pa or 94dB SPL)
-36dBV
Output Impedance 200Ω
Minimum Load Impedance 1KΩ
Equivalent Noise Level
(A weighted)
18dB SPL
Max SPL (THD≤0.5%) 135dB SPL
Dynamic Range 117dB
Signal / Noise Ratio 76dB (IEC651 ref. to 94dB SPL)
97dB (20dB headroom)
Power Phantom 48 Vdc
Drain Current 2.25 mA/CH; 4.5 mA total
Pin Configuration Pin 2/3 CH1, pin 4/5 CH2, pin 1
ground. Pin 2/4 hot.
Finish Metal, black painted finish
Environmental conditions The S502 operates between -10°C to
+50°C (14°F to 122
°F ) with relative
humidity between 0 to 95%
Cables FM0.6AMM 0.6m Y-Splitter Cable,
5-pin female XLR plug convert to 2
3-pin XLR male plug.
Case A3 plastic carrying box
Dimensions Ref. to illustration below.
Net weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs), body only.
S502, ORTF Stereo
The S502 combined a pair of matched cardioid capsules in
the ORTF arrangement - the most popular stereo recording mi-
crophone technique for loudspeakers as well as headphoness
reproductions.
Based on the successful S241 and S125 true condenser tech-
nology, Superlux exercise the same precision ½” gold coated
diaphragm for the most precision sound pick-up. Simple and
straightforward design provides experienced engineers the most
convenient solution for stereo recording.
S502 includes followings:
A3 plastic carrying box
HM-30 shock mount clip
2 x S20 foam screen
FM0.6AMM 0.6m Y-Splitter Cable, 5-pin female XLR plug con-
vert to 2 3-pin XLR male plug.
Optional Accessories:
FM10AMM: 10 meters, stereo XLR5F/XLR5M cable
FM20AMM: 20 meters, stereo XLR5F/XLR5M cable
FM30AMM: 30 meters, stereo XLR5F/XLR5M cable
Frequency Response
Dimensions
What is “ORTF”?
ORTF is brief from “Office de Radiodiffusion
Télévision Française”. This standard was estab-
lished for stereo broadcasting that brings optimal
stereo performance to most audio systems. 2
cardioid capsules arranged with 110°
open angle and 17 cm space away.
The benefits of ORTF brings more spa-
cious sound than coincident XY tech-
nique, yet avoid “hole in the center” problem of
spaced AB technique which exhibits very good
spacious sound.
ORTF technique balanced excellent stereo po-
sitioning, and spacious sound that please most
of the audience than AB or XY/MS stereo tech-
nique. ORTF is a technique that can be easily
handled by beginners or video production crews
with a fix ORTF stereo microphone such as
S502. Experienced engineer can also takes this
advantage with S502, or use a pair of S241 with
stereo bracket for ORTF recording.
Maintainence
Condenser microphone shall be kept in low hu-
midity environment for best sound performance.
S tore the condenser microphones in air-condi-
t io ned room or dehumidifier to keep away form
moi sture. Clean air is another important factor.
Keep away from smoking environment to avoid
tar re siduals. Ш20.57
Ш24
66.81
47.43
184.52
110°
172.19
Ш22.5
Polar Chart
dB
-20
-15
-10
-5
0º
90º
180º
45º
135º
90º
45º
135º
From outer
to inner:
up to 2 kHz 4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHz
20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K
0
-10
-20
10
dB