Superlux D106 User Manual

J U S T P L A Y I T

D106

Multi-media Dynamic Microphone

User Guide

G O A N G - F A N N C O . , L T D .

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LB100D1 0601EN ( Rev. 1)

Specifica t ions

Type

Dynamic microphone

Polar pattern

Unidirectional (Super Ca rdi oid), rotat ional ly symme trica l a bout
microphone axis, uniform with fre quenc y. (Fi gure 1 )

Frequency response

70 to 12,000 Hz (Figure 2)

Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltag e)

-53dBV/Pa (2.0mV/Pa)
1Pa=94dB SPL

Rated impedance

500Ω

Environmental conditions

The D106 op erates between -10 t o +50 (14
to 122 ) w ith relative humidit y between 0 to 95%.

Di mensi on s (Figu re 3)

Connector

3. 5 stereo ph one plu g

3. 5 to 6.3 st ereo plug a dapte r

Finish

Black rubber finish

Di me ns ions

Φ54.0 mm(2. 13in. ) X 174.0 mm(6. 58in. ) (Figu re 3)

1000 H z

TYP ICAL PO LAR PAT TERN (F igure 1)

Net weight

230g(8.11 oz.)

Fre quenc y Re sp on se

dB

10

0

-10

-20

20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 100 00 20000 H z

TY PICAL FR EQUENCY RE SP ON SE (Fi gure2)

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Description

The D106 is a dynamic, professional quality cardioids microphone for PC

based applications such as on-line game, live chat and multi-media. A 3.5mm

to 6.3mm adapter plug is included for both size sockets connection. Integrated

On/Off switch for convenient talking control, the D106 is a good choice for

MA500, MA818 personal PA system.

Features

! Typical speech/vocal frequency response.

! Powerful sound with detail resolution ability.

! Typical cardioids polar pattern, high gain

before feedback

! Integrated On/Off switch

! For singing and speech.

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ON

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

Supplied accessories

Microphone clip--------------------------------------- HM42A-----------------

HM42A

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

Dynamics

Durable and simple structure, operates in all kinds of environments. A good dynamic
microphone is capable to operate at very high sound pressure level without distortion.
Due to structure limit, dynamics cannot be built as small as condenser, but dynamics

doesn require power to operate.

About Frequency Response

Flat

Suitable for working at controlled environment, or for acoustic measurements.
Although people persuit flatness, but for n one-professionals, it is a challenge to makes
it works as expectation.

Using a handheld microphone

For best s ignal to no ise ratio, distan ce from the handheld microphon e to th e sound source
shall be as short as possible.

For higher gain bef ore feedback and lowe st background noise, the microphone shall be
pointed directly to th e sound source. ( refer to the illu strati on below) The se nsitiv ity of a super
cardioid microphone is highest on axis and low est at 120 t o 135 degrees.

To avoid interference between multiple microphones, ea ch so und s ource shall be picke d-up
by one microphone, u se as less microphones as possible in one space, or turn-on as le ss
microphones as possible at the same time.

To reduce crosstalk between microphones, an 1:3 guide line shall be follow: The distance
between microphone A to t he sound source A is “ 1” , the distance betwe en any other
microphone to the sound source A shall be more than 3 t imes.

When the (super) cardioid microphone get closer to the sound source, the low frequency
response is boosted, as so call “ proximi ty effect”. Experience sin ger takes a dvanta ges of
the proximity effect to improve the richness of his/her voice or to increas e the bass of the
instrument as if an extremely high quality eq ualizer is us ed. Same idea to reduce the bass by
increase the distance to reduce the bass when needed.

Reflec ting su rface a ffect sound as well. Beware of these surfac es such as wall, ta ble, or floor.
Place t he microphone aw ay from th e hard surfaces or d irectly cont act these surfaces to form a
pressure zone microphone.

When using the microphone outdoor or in w indy environment, additional foam wind screen
helps to reduce wind noise.

Keep g rill pop screen clean to avoid degrading the s ound quality. Do not expose the
microphone at high humidity/temperature environ ment to av oid damage.

Optional accessories

Foam windscreen, various color ----------- ------------ S40
Table stand -----------------------------------------------------------HM6
Adjustable boom stand ---------------------------------------------- MS131
Instrument boom stand ---------------------------------------------- MS104

S40

Foa m wind screen

MS1 31

Adj ustab le

boo m stand

------ --------

HM6

Table sta nd

MS1 04

Ins trume nt

boo m stand

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Popular curve response

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.

Variable 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.

Directivity

Cardioid

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.

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Mon itor

Louds peake r (s)

120 ~135° °

180°

90°

20-50mm

0°

120 ~135° °

90°°

Rec ommen ded

Lou dspea ker Loc ation s

P.A . Syste m

Louds peake r

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.

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.

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