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Superlux R102
Photo: Superlux, from its spec sheet, p. 1.

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Superlux R102

Active ribbon (2.5 µm aluminium, phantom powered), figure-8, side-address

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Figure-8
Sensitivity
−40 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
18 dB(A)
Max SPL
138 dB SPL
Impedance
250 Ω
Rated range
25 – 15k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 1. "R102/R102MKII Frequency Response"; relative dB. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 1. Full circle, 0° up; one graph for both models. Measuring conditions not stated. The documents do not state the rear polarity; inverted is assumed, as for any pressure-gradient figure-8. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−40 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, open circuit. "-40dBV/Pa (10mV/Pa)"; the 2010 guide adds "1,000Hz open circuit voltage".p. 1
Self-noise18 dB(A); also 20 dB(A), less than, 2007 Avlex sheet. "Equivalent Noise Level 18dB"; the weighting is from the 2010 guide, "Equivalent Noise Level (A weighted) 18 dB". The 2007 sheet says "<20dB".
Max SPL138 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, 1 kHz, 1 kohm load; also 140 dB SPL, more than, 2007 Avlex sheet. "138dB SPL (THD ≦0.5% 1kHz)"; the 1 kohm load is from the 2010 guide. The 2007 sheet says ">140dB".
Signal-to-noise ratio76 dB. "S/N Ratio 76dB" (94 - 18).
Dynamic range120 dB, 1 kohm load. The 2010 guide says "Dynamic Range (1 kΩ load) 120dB".
Output impedance250 ohm, rated. "Rated Impedance 250Ω". The 2007 sheet: "250Ω ±20% at 1,000Hz".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum. "Minimum Load Impedance 1000Ω".
Rated frequency range25 Hz to 15 kHz; also [20, 15000], 2007 Avlex sheet. "R102: 25-15,000Hz" (R102MKII: 20-18,000 Hz). No tolerance stated.
Current draw4 mA. "Current Consumption 4mA".
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "3 pin XLR male".
Weight500 g. "R102/R102 MKII: 500g(17.6oz.)".
ElectronicsImpedance-converting preamplifier with integrated shielding against EMI
Sibling modelR102MKII: gold grille, extended top end (20-18,000 Hz); the same electrical specs otherwise
Applications (Superlux)Broadcast; distant and close miking; electric and acoustic guitars; vocals, brass, toms and kick drum, percussion, strings, acoustic piano; Blumlein stereo
From the user guide (Recording Hacks copy)
Capsule2.5 µm aluminium ribbon, neodymium magnet; replaceable ribbon module. "The aluminum alloy ribbon, with a thickness of only 2.5 microns"; "a strong Nd magnet" (p. 2); "Modular capsule design".p. 2
Poweringphantom 48 V only. "R102 series work with 48VDC phantom only" (p. 2). The spec sheet: "48V phantom power".
PolarityPositive pressure on the diaphragm gives positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3p. 1
Operating conditions-10 to 50 °C, 0 to 95% relative humidity
From the product page
Dimensions60 × 44 × 196 mm; also [57, 37, 195], 2007 Avlex sheet. "60 × 44 × 196 mm (2.63" × 1.73" × 7.72")": width, depth, height. The 2010 guide: "WxHxD: 60mm x 196mm x 44mm". The 2007 sheet: "57mm x 37mm x 195mm(h)".p. 1
FinishDark grey, black grille. "Finish: Dark grey". The 2010 guide: "R102 with black grille" (the MKII has a gold one).
From the user guide
Supplied accessories6 m two-core shielded cable (right-angle); U bracket; A4 plastic carrying case. "SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES R102: 6M Two-core shield cable, U bracket, A4 Plastic carrying case". The product page calls the cable "6-meter right angle cable".p. 5
Optional accessoriesMS158 boom stand, PS2A phantom power supply, HM48B and HM58B table armsp. 6

Documents

Copies kept by Mic Archive, because manufacturers move and drop their documents. Each is © Superlux, unchanged, with its original address.

Product page on en.superlux.com.twRecording Hacks

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