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Superlux S502
« on: May 08, 2014, 03:21:01 AM »
The more I use it... The more I love it... Best 200$ I spent in taping.
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2014, 08:36:47 AM »
Agreed.
It's not bad at all.   I've pulled some great recordings with mine.
I think w/a colored preamp "taming" the mic a bit...it shines.
can't wait to try mine w/the MME I just acquired.  I'm thinking that might be the ideal mate.
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2014, 02:31:26 PM »
Ive been eyeballin' that puppy...heard some good reports.  I saw there are some upgrade mods emerging as well.
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2014, 05:30:07 PM »
would 1 of y'all mind posting ofof the mic mounted on the mic stand I'd really appreciate it
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2014, 11:27:07 PM »
Just ordered mine!
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2014, 06:52:12 PM »
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2014, 08:10:53 PM »
Spoke to Chris Johnson and he is gonna modify my s502...will fo mt best to post some before and after samples...stoked!
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2014, 10:27:42 PM »
Quote from: waltmon on May 12, 2014, 08:10:53 PM
Spoke to Chris Johnson and he is gonna modify my s502...will fo mt best to post some before and after samples...stoked!

What are the modifications?

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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2014, 09:24:36 AM »
My understanding is that the S502 is a Chinese knock off of the Schoeps ORTF mic.  The microphone has decent capsules, but the other components pretty low quality.  Typically with these upgrades...they will upgrade all of the other electronics which generally reduces noise, tighens up the bass etc.
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2014, 06:19:52 PM »
which def. come through as thin and brassy sounding characteristics.  I can see cheap elements on the board in there being to blame.  I've taken it apart, its not a tightly packed PCB in terms of real-estate.   which I would think make it easy to work on.
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2014, 06:40:37 PM »
I will have one here to mod by the end of the week.  Looking at the circuit board pics this should be a quick fix for me.  I'll let you guys know.  I will do some before and after recordings.

It was way too cheap not to try it out.
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2014, 08:52:26 PM »
Quote from: Busman Audio on May 13, 2014, 06:40:37 PM
I will have one here to mod by the end of the week.  Looking at the circuit board pics this should be a quick fix for me.  I'll let you guys know.  I will do some before and after recordings.

It was way too cheap not to try it out.

I agree with that assessment about affordability. I couldn't pass them up based on the sample recordings. But I can't wait to hear about your mods to improve it. Have fun playing with them!
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2014, 08:32:58 AM »
yea man..., you offer a MOD for this and I'll be shipping mine to you ASAP.
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2014, 10:15:23 AM »
I mentioned to Chris that Ive read complaints on several forums about the 5 pin XLR connector being loose. Reported crackling if call moves. Hes gonna check that out as well.
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Re: Superlux S502
« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2014, 06:54:35 PM »
Quote from: Nick's Picks on May 14, 2014, 08:32:58 AM
yea man..., you offer a MOD for this and I'll be shipping mine to you ASAP.
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