
J U S T P L A Y I T
D 10B
Instrument Microphone
Speci ficat ions
Type
Dynamic m ic rophone
Polar pattern
Unidire ct io na l (Super Cardioid ), ro ta ti onally symmetr ic al about
micro ph on e axis, uniform with fre qu en cy. (Figure 1)
Frequency response
50 to 18,000 H z (Figure 2)
Sensitivi ty (at 1 ,000 Hz Open Ci rc uit Vo ltag e)
-5 4.0d B V/Pa (2 . 0mV/ Pa ) 3d B , 1Pa=94 d B SPL±
Rated impedance
200Ω
Connector
Integral 3 pin m ale XLR type
Finish
Black p ai nt body and silver housing
Environme ntal conditions
The D 10 B operates between -10℃ to +50℃(14℉ to 122℉) with
relat iv e humidity between 0 to 95 %.
Dimension s
Φ42 .5mm x 1 4 4.0 mm (1 .67i n. x 5.6 7in. ),f igu re 3.
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 H z
TYP ICAL PO LAR PAT TERN (F igure 1)
dB
10
0
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RELA TIVE RE SPONS E IN dB
20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 100 00 20000 Hz
Fre quen cy Re sponse
FRE QUENC Y IN Hz
TY PICAL FR EQ UE NCY R ESPON SE (Fi gur e2)
2000 H z
4000 H z
8000 H z
Descr iption
The D10B is a dynamic super-cardioid microphone designed for music
instrument live sound and recording applications. D10B exhibits wide and
flat frequency response that capture sound naturally. With its high SPL
ability, it works well with very loud sound sources. The directivity is super-
cardioid pattern, this polar pattern effectively rejects off-axis sound such as
stage monitors, and neighborhood sound sources to prevent crosstalk and
feedback.
A fine tuned shock mount within the D10B also greatly reduced mechanical
vibration and stage noises.
All metal construction with strengthen grill makes D10B very durable for
stage assignments, and occasional drops or drum stick hitting will not
damage the D10B.
Non-gloss black coating on the body with low reflection silver white grill to
assemble low profile appearance with natural beauty sound. The D10B is a
good candidate to various job. From drum sets to speech podium, from
stages to churches.
Fe ature s
! Balanced and clean original sound reproduction.
! Super cardioids, high gain before feedback.
! Anti-bucking coil to reject power line interference.
! Metal structure with scratch resist coating.
! Supplied with clip, shock mount, drum clamp and carrying pouch.
User Guide
G O A N G - F A N N C O . , L T D .
2007, SUPERLUX I
LB100D1 0B02EN ( Rev. 1)
Net weight
220.0 g ra ms (7.76 oz)
RoHS
The D 10 B including the product an d packages follow the instruction of
EU 2002 /9 5/ EC and comply to RoH S.
Di mens ion s (Fi gur e3)
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Suppl ied acc essor ies
General m ic clip ---------------------------- -- -- -- -- --------- H M3 8S
Carrying po uc h ------------ -- -- -- ------------------------------- -- -- -Shock m ou nt --------------- -- -- -- ---------------------------- HM54
Drum cl am p ---------------- -- -- -- ---------------------------- HM 25
HM38S
General mic clip
Carryin g pouch
HM54
Shock mount
HM25
Drum clamp
Relate d acces sorie s
Foam wi nd sc reen, various color -------------- --------- S40
Table stand - -- -- -- ----------------------------- -- -- -- -- ------- HM6
Boom st an d ---------------- -- -- -- ----------------------------- MS1 31
Instrument bo om stand ------------------------------ -- -- -- ---- MS104
S40
Foa m winds creen
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HM6
Table stand
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
Suit ab le for wo rk ing at cont ro lled env iron ment, or fo r a coustic
meas ureme nts. A lthou gh peo ple pe rsuit flatn ess , b ut for noneprofessionals, it is a challenge to makes it works as expectation.
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 subsonic filter to cut air-conditioner and floor vibrations. And allows full flat
when used in controlled environment.
Distance to source
Close miking or distant miking sound very differently. Vocal recording or
live performance practice close miking mostly. Suitable proximity effect is
one desired target, and lower feedback problem is another factor for live
sound application.
While distant miking is common practice for recording, especially stereo
pair recording with large group of performers, such as orchestra or choir.
Distant miking generally picks up less bass section with pressure gradient
type of microphone (cardioid, figure-8, shotgun...) due to acoustic nature
and lack of proximity effects.
Rich bass with distant miking can be recorded with pressure type of
microphone (Omni), which performs the same frequency response with
close or distant pick-up.
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
MS1 31
Boo m stand
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MS1 04
Ins trume nt
boo m stand
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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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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