J U S T P L A Y I T
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10 8
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D 108 Series
Vocal Microphone
User Guide
G O A N G - F A N N C O . , L T D .
200 9, SUP ERLU X I
LB1 0D10 801E N (Rev . 1)
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Specifications
Type
Dynam ic microphone
Polar pattern
Unidi rec tional (Su per Cardioid), rota tionally s ymmet rical abou t
micropho ne axis, unif orm with frequen cy. (Figure 1)
Frequency response
50 to 16,00 0 Hz (Figure 2 )
Sensitivity ( at 1,000 Hz Op en Circuit Voltage)
-5 5dB V/ Pa (1 .78 mV/Pa) 3d B , 1Pa=94d B SP L
Rated impedance
250Ω
Max. SPL (1 kΩ load)
160dB SP L ( THD≦1% 1kHz)
Connector
Integ ral 3 pin male XLR type
Finish
Metal structure, strengthened steel grille head and scratch-resistant titanium
coating for DO8A, and textured black satin body for D108B
Environmental conditions
The D10 8 Series op erates between -10 to +50 (14 to 12 2 )
with relative humid ity between 0 to 95%.
Di me nsion s
Φ48 .0m m x 17 7.0 mm (1.9 0in . x 7. 00i n.), Fi gure 3
Net wei gh t
290.0 gr ams (10.23 oz )
RoHS
The D108 Se ries inclu ding the product and packages fo llow the
instr uction of EU 200 2/95/EC and c omply to RoHS.
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250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 H z
TYP ICAL PO LAR PAT TERN (F igure 1)
dB
10
0
-10
-20
RELATIVE RESPONSE IN dB
20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 100 00 20 000 Hz
Frequency Response
D1 08 B
D1 08 A
FREQUENCY IN Hz
TY PICAL FR EQUENC Y RE SPONS E (Fi gur e 2)
2000 H z
4000 H z
8000 H z
48.0mm
(1.89 in .)
46.5mm
(1.83 in .)
177.0m m
(6.97 in .)
23.0mm
(0.91 in .)
Di mensi ons (Fi gu re 3)
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Description
Congratulate to you for working with the whole new D108 Series dynamic
microphone. The D108 Series is a milestone of the vocal microphone that
exhibits exceptional flat frequency response not only on-axis, but also offaxis. So that the sound signal become very smooth and natural for the
audience. This achievement is not possible without determined acoustic
researches and endless quality control.
D108 series comes with two versions, one is D108A designed for recording
with flat response, and the other is D108B best for live sound performance
with a tailored bass punch response.
The polar pattern of D108 Series is super cardioid, that emphasis main
sound source while suppressing surrounding sound sources to reduce
coloration and feedback.
Constructed with metal, shock-proof mechanism, and strengthen foam
filtered mesh grill make D108 Series very sturdy against occasional
dropping, and the sound quality surpassed others.
Superior high quality with the most reasonable price. This D108 Series
works the best indoor and outdoor, singing or speech, for the most
demanding professionals.
Optimized pick up pattern
! D108A for Recording with uniform flat response
! D108B for performance with tailored enhanced bass punch
Fe a t u r e s
! Balanced tonal and original sound reproduction.
! Frequency response is basically flat and minor tailored to the
accustomed vocal preference.
! Super cardioids, exceptional high gain before feedback.
! High quality on/off switch with locking plate.
! Modular design with gold coated connectors.
! All-metal construction with strengthened steel grille head and scratch-
resistant titanium coating for A version and textured black satin body for
B version
! Supplied with mic clip and carrying pouch.
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Accessories
Supplied accessories
Micropho ne clip ----- -- ---- ----- --- HM38S
Carry ing pouch
HM38S
Mic ropho ne clip
Optional accessories
Foam win dscreen, vari ous color --- -------- ----- ------- S40
Table stand ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---- HM6
Adjus table boom stand ---- ------------ ------------ ---------- MS131
Instr ument boom stand ---- ------------ ------------ ---------- MS104
----- --- --------- -------
Carry ing pou ch
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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
don't require power to operate.
About Frequency Response
Flat
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.
Using a handheld microphone
For best s ignal to noise ratio, distance from the handheld microphone to the sound s ource
shall be as short as possible.
For higher gain before feedback and lowest backg round noise, the microphone sh all be
pointed directly to the sound source. (refer to the illustration below) The sensit ivity o f a super
cardioid microphone is hi ghest on a xis and lo west at 12 0 to 135 deg rees.
To avoid int erferen ce between multiple microphones, e ach sound source shall be pic ked-up
by one microphone, use as less microphon es as possible in one space, or turn-o n a s l ess
microphones as possibl e at the sam e time.
To reduce crosstalk b etween m icrophones, an 1:3 guide line shall be follow: The distance
between mic rophone A to the so und source A is "1", the distance between a ny other
microphone to the sound so urce A shal l be more tha n 3 times.
When the (super) cardioid microphone get closer to the sound source, the low frequency
response is boosted, as so call "proximity effect". Experience singer takes advantages of the
proximity effect to improve the richness of his/her voice or to increase the bass of the
instrument as if a n extre mely high quality equalizer is used. Same idea to reduce the bass by
increase the distance to re duce the b ass when n eeded.
Reflec ting surface affect sound as well. Beware of these surfaces su ch as wall, ta ble, or floor.
Place t he micro phone away from the hard surfaces o r directly contact thes e surfaces to form a
pressure zone microphone .
When using the microphone ou tdoor or in windy environme nt, additional fo am wind screen
helps to reduce wind noise .
Keep g rill p op scre en clean to avoid degrading the sound q uality. Do no t expo se the
microphone at high humid ity/te mperat ure enviro nment to avoid damage.
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
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
Super Cardioid
Narrower than cardioid pattern. Suitable for multiple microphone setup. Least sensitive
angle pointing toward side to rear where most stage monitors are located. Same
proximity effect as cardioid microphone.
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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. Sys tem
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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