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Title: Superlux ORTF
Post by: ts on October 13, 2012, 06:44:56 PM
Any of you specaholics know anything about these? :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPERLUX-S502-ORTF-Stereo-Microphone-True-1-2-Amazing-/180952625066?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Microphones&hash=item2a219defaa


edit to add: sorry didn't see the previous threads. :P
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: F.O.Bean on October 13, 2012, 07:17:57 PM
yea they been out awhile ;)
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: ts on October 13, 2012, 07:22:58 PM
yea they been out awhile ;)

figured that. are they any good?
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: F.O.Bean on October 13, 2012, 07:40:07 PM
search archive.org. for the $$ its def decent imo
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: thunderbolt on October 13, 2012, 07:41:28 PM
Listen here:

http://archive.org/search.php?query=superlux%20s502%20AND%20collection%3Aetree
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: ts on October 13, 2012, 07:51:08 PM
not bad. didn't think anything could be brighter than 4v's. :o
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: Todd R on October 13, 2012, 07:51:47 PM
Also, do a search on S502 here on ts.com and you'll find a number of threads discussing it.
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: DSatz on October 13, 2012, 10:40:21 PM
I looked at the eBay ad and thought that something looked ... awfully familiar.

Attached below are Schoeps' polar diagram for the MK 4V capsule and next to it, Superlux's polar diagram that is supposedly for the capsules in this microphone. I wonder whether anyone else sees the resemblence.

However, the characteristics of these diagrams clearly indicate a radial rather than an axial design ...

--best regards
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: dennisrtyler on October 14, 2012, 09:26:18 AM
Listen here:

http://archive.org/search.php?query=superlux%20s502%20AND%20collection%3Aetree
This one should've showed up as well. 1st show I did with the 502. Pleasantly surprised.
http://archive.org/details/MartAvantsNightFlightBigBand-2011-08-10-LiveAtOnasMusicRoom (http://archive.org/details/MartAvantsNightFlightBigBand-2011-08-10-LiveAtOnasMusicRoom)
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: OOK on October 14, 2012, 11:30:36 AM
Listen here:

http://archive.org/search.php?query=superlux%20s502%20AND%20collection%3Aetree
This one should've showed up as well. 1st show I did with the 502. Pleasantly surprised.
http://archive.org/details/MartAvantsNightFlightBigBand-2011-08-10-LiveAtOnasMusicRoom (http://archive.org/details/MartAvantsNightFlightBigBand-2011-08-10-LiveAtOnasMusicRoom)

wow the sense of space with this recording is amazing.  You can close your eyes and pick out where the instruments are...  great recoding!
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: thunderbolt on October 14, 2012, 06:08:14 PM
Listen here:

http://archive.org/search.php?query=superlux%20s502%20AND%20collection%3Aetree
This one should've showed up as well. 1st show I did with the 502. Pleasantly surprised.
http://archive.org/details/MartAvantsNightFlightBigBand-2011-08-10-LiveAtOnasMusicRoom (http://archive.org/details/MartAvantsNightFlightBigBand-2011-08-10-LiveAtOnasMusicRoom)

wow the sense of space with this recording is amazing.  You can close your eyes and pick out where the instruments are...  great recoding!
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: DSatz on October 15, 2012, 08:59:34 PM
I actually ordered one of these yesterday just to see how it is, to have a convenient stereo microphone for non-critical recordings or situations in which I don't want to risk my good microphones, and maybe even to send it to some people I know to have its performance measured for real. But today I got a refund and a sincere apology from the seller ("audiohipster"), explaining that these mikes are on back order for maybe two to six weeks. I've asked him to let me know when he has them again.
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: NOLAfishwater on October 15, 2012, 11:08:53 PM
I'll send you mine to play with if you want, David.
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: heva on October 16, 2012, 03:16:54 AM
thomann.de has got 'm in store

Got one myself, quite like it.
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: DSatz on October 16, 2012, 08:49:58 AM
That's very kind, but this is a very low-priority "project"--more idle curiosity than anything else--so I would prefer to wait, and then maybe by the time the mikes are available again I won't even be so interested any more. That would be ideal in a certain sense.

--best regards
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: bdasilva on October 16, 2012, 07:11:43 PM
http://soundcloud.com/bdasilva/anders-osborne-joshua-tree


50' back  Fob  DFC

I love this mic
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: bluewingolive on October 16, 2012, 07:54:07 PM
Thanks for sharing....was wondering how these sounded when not stage lip.
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: dogmusic on October 17, 2012, 05:57:22 PM
That's very kind, but this is a very low-priority "project"--more idle curiosity than anything else--so I would prefer to wait, and then maybe by the time the mikes are available again I won't even be so interested any more. That would be ideal in a certain sense.

--best regards

There's one in the Yard Sale:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=158755.msg0#new
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: obaaron on October 17, 2012, 08:20:46 PM
http://soundcloud.com/bdasilva/anders-osborne-joshua-tree


50' back  Fob  DFC

I love this mic

Thanks Brian?! I was the guy with the Church and AKG rig at the other stage.  Any chance I can get the whole Anders set somehow?  Sounds great!  Will be posting the Kimock set from my AKG rig this weekend at etree.  Good times!
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: dennisrtyler on October 19, 2012, 10:51:22 PM
I almost forgot about this one. My positioning wasn't optimal but it worked out well. ;)  Steep Canyon Rangers. Listening back now... :o
http://archive.org/details/scr2012-02-19.S502 (http://archive.org/details/scr2012-02-19.S502)
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: heva on November 15, 2012, 09:45:03 AM
Sample of live choir with (amplified) guitar, S502 + ECM999's in 66cmAB (@-10dB)

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/8413026-post4.html (http://www.gearslutz.com/board/8413026-post4.html)
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: Chomps on November 26, 2012, 08:16:19 PM
RRFB Brooklyn Bowl 11/21/12  S502>SDmp2>R44
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=560263

RRFB Brooklyn Bowl 11/23/12 S502>V3>R44
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=560306


Both recorded from the same spot.
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: Gutbucket on November 26, 2012, 09:09:48 PM
Why Superlux? (http://www.superlux.com.tw/companyProfile.do?id=317e403a-1217-46e6-bc91-d62bc375542d)

"Superlux products shall be impressed by ourselves than to impress the consumer. This is our desire and passion for the past 30+ years of audio product and service provision to our value customers.Performance, quality, and price are the essences of Superlux products. It is also the latest achievement from Superlux.
We are touched, and hope you will be."
Title: Re: Superlux ORTF
Post by: cashandkerouac on November 27, 2012, 06:47:26 PM
Why Superlux? (http://www.superlux.com.tw/companyProfile.do?id=317e403a-1217-46e6-bc91-d62bc375542d)

"Superlux products shall be impressed by ourselves than to impress the consumer. This is our desire and passion for the past 30+ years of audio product and service provision to our value customers.Performance, quality, and price are the essences of Superlux products. It is also the latest achievement from Superlux.
We are touched, and hope you will be."


i know what they're trying to say, but that is a very awkward sentence.  it makes my head hurt when i read it.   :o