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In this video, I test the Superlux R102 MK II Ribbon Microphone on two different amplifiers. I also blend the Superlux R102 Ribbon microphone with an SM57 and a Rode NT2A microphone.
The goal of this video is to see what makes Ribbon microphones so special for recording the electric guitar amplifiers as well as how they compare with and work in conjunction with other microphones.
I test the Superlux R102 a few different ways including:
- Up close to the guitar amplifiers
- Back a little bit
- Room Sounds
All of the times codes and comparisons are listed below. Skip back and forth to find out which one you like the best.
Superlux R102 Microphone Time Codes:
Clean Tests (Fender Blues Deluxe / Swamp Thang Speaker)
1:38 - Superlux R102 MKII and SM57 Together Blended
2:05 - Superlux R102 Only
2:34 - SM-57 Solo for Comparison
Overdrive Test (Marshall DSL40CR / Texas Heat Speaker)
3:13 - Superlux R102 MKII SM57 Together Blended
3:55 - Superlux R102 Microphone Only
4:38 - SM-57 for Comparison
"Panning" is both microphones panned to one side and blended
SuperLux R102 Ribbon Microphone & Rode NT2A Tests. PLEASE NOTE: I have selected the same figure 8 polar pattern on the Rode NT2A)
5:35 - Superlux R102 MKII Ribbon mic & Rode NT2A condenser blended (no pan)
5:56 - Superlux R102 Only
6:17 - Rode NT2A Microphone only
Room Sound 1 Metre (3 feet back)
6:51 - Superlux R102 & Rode NT2 Blended
7:14 - Both Microphones (No Pan)
7:38 - Superlux R102 Ribbon Microphone Only
8:01 - Rode NT2A microphone Only
Unboxing:
9:48 - Included accessories
Microphone Specs
Active ribbon microphone
A Very warm and natural sound
Figure 8 characteristic
Frequency range: 25 - 15000 Hz
Sensitivity @ 1PA: -39 dBV
Impedance: 200 Ohm
Maximum SPL: 140 dB
Requires 48 V phantom power
Connector: Gold-plated XLR connector
Dimensions: 57 x 27 x 195 mm
Weight: 500 g
Colour: Black
The case includes U bracket and XLR cable with 90° connector
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