Superlux S502 MK2 test, teardown and improvements

[k brown]

I don't understand your reference to my "taste for hyper ORTF".

Not only have I never expressed such, but there is no such thing. ORTF, as defined by the people that coined the term, specifies cardiods.

My mention of hypers was regarding the Faulkner phased array of two pairs on the same bar -a pair of omnis and a pair of directionals. The directional pair is not ORTF; it's spaced wider than that. Faulkner most often uses subcardioids at about 18.5"; both pairs are aimed 90 degrees - so nothing at all like ORTF.

If one uses directional mics with a tighter pattern than subcardioid, the spacing is reduced to compensate, so that the two pairs produce approximately the same stereo width (didn't I already explain this?). I like to use the Okatave hypers which are their own unique pattern, so I use a spacing more like one would use for supercardiod (12.5").

 

[Emmathom]

Roger @k brown a misunderstanding on my part...

 

[j.colt]

Thank you for this first adventure with SMD… if it works then anybody can do it…

Edit: It works great!! Very nice sounding mic.

 

[rvperez]

looks great

 

[olafmatt]

As a follow-up to my post #243 in this thread: Got the second S502mkII that I ordered. Out of the box the screws near the capsules were all loose, a true DIY mic! Internals still look like my first one.

This time I took more time trying to figure out how to mount JFET, ferrite bead and 1Gig resistor behind the capsule. It does fit, but only barely so. The hole for the cables needs to be enlarged slightly (from 2.0mm to 2.5mm to fit 4 of the wires I had at hand). With a turning lathe one could remove some of the brass (on the capsule side) leading to that hole to make a little more space.

The photos show basically the stock mic with only the mentioned components replaced by last-millenium through-hole stuff mounted behind the capsule.

 

[MicUlli]

Hi folks,

right now i have shipped the last 2 of 32 repair kits for S502 1st version and S502MKII
If someone wants to order new kits a little bit patience is required. I will start a new batch when the demand is >10...

Best regards MicUlli

 

[Recording Engineer]

If someone wants to order new kits a little bit patience is required. I will start a new batch when the demand is >10...

Best regards MicUlli

I gotta get a UK someone to order one for me when available again then.