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SD System Microphoes
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SD System Microphoes
SD Systems is world’s finest manufacturer of Instrument Microphones, covering all acoustical instruments.
In the Jazz field our mics have become the standard. They illuminate your inspiration live on stage and in the studio field, giving you freedom of movement and pure natural sound reproduction. SD mics are endorsed by players of the Rolling Stones, Sting, BB King, Tower of Power, Marcus Miller and many more.
SDS MD SD System
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SDS MD SD System
The SDS modular system incorporates a goosneck clip with exchangeable elements.It's an Interchangeable system, so later you can use it our other condenser or studio mikes.
A professional mike system at a HIGHLY affordable price !
Standard delivered with : el-1 . Condenser or
el-94 Dynamic capsule.
Polar pattern cardioid-unidirectional
Frequency response: 70-15.000Hz.
Sensitivity : -66 mV
Output impedance 200 Ohm
Max Sound pressure level: 139 dB
Powering : 9V or phantom power 48-52V
Current-consumption :

Price: £279.00   plus UK shipping: £12.00  
LCM 85 for Saxophone, Trombone or Tuba
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LCM 85 for Saxophone, Trombone or Tuba
flat freq.response 20-20.2000Hz.
clamp follows shape of the rim and doesn't harm your bell
easy to clip over between different horns (i.e. Alto <> Tenor)
shockmount in cradle
for all sorts of wind instruments such as sax, trombone, trumpet, tuba, horn etc.
exchangeable elements
same specs as LCM89 however, LCM85 can handle higher SPL.
including preamp with tone and volume controls.

Specifactions:-
Mic-type : back-electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern : cardioid-unidirectional
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz.
Sensitivity : -66 mV
Output impedance:: 200 Ohm
Max Sound pressure level: 139 dB
Powering : 9V or phantom power 48-52V
Current-consumption :

Also for used for Trombone, Tuba etc



Price: £469.00   plus UK shipping: £12.00  
LCM 89 Alto, Tenor , Baritone mike
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LCM 89 Alto, Tenor , Baritone mike
Alto/Tenor/ Baritone Saxophone. Condenser type with volume, tone and stand-by switch. This condenser microphone is used by many professionals for studio and live sessions. The handmade LCM 89 gives a pure natural sound. The microphone is very stable positioned in the centre of the bell, giving you a full sound.
Price: £549.00   plus UK shipping: £12.00  
LCM 82 For Clarinet
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LCM 82 For Clarinet
The clarinet produces a quite low sound volume and this sound is coming from many places due to the open keys. In addition, the volume of the mechanical and fingering sound is very high.
The LCM82 mic system eliminates all these problems!
Complete shock free mounted, loved by John Helliwell (Supertramp), Larry Linkin and Paquito d'Rivera!

Specifactions:-
Mid-mic :
Mic-type : condenser pressure microphone
Polar pattern omni directional
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz.
Sensitivity at 1 kHz : 10 mV/Pa +/- 2.5 dB
Output impedance at 1kHz 1.5 kohm
Signal to Noise ratio: 58 dB
Max Sound pressure level: 125 dB at 1% THD
Powering : 9V battery
Current-consumption : 150mA
Output preamp: XLR 1x

Bell_mic :
Mic-type : back-electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern : cardioid-unidirectional
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz.
Sensitivity : -66 mV
Output impedance:: 200 Ohm
Max Sound pressure level: 139 dB
Powering : 9V or phantom power 48-52V
Current-consumption :
Output preamp: XLR 1x


Price: £999.00   plus UK shipping: £12.00  
LDM 94
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LDM 94
Today, many saxophonists are playing on a very high sound level. With these (rock) musicians in mind, SD Systems developed a dynamic microphone. If you need a thick, warm & "smooth" sound, with absence of the upper high frequencies of the LCM89 type, try the LDM94 !
It can handle far reaching sound pressure levels. It’s shock free mounted. The clamp and mic have a black finishing . Direct XLR output to mixer, so you don’t need a preamp. That’s why the price is very attractive too.

Can handle very HIGH SPL
Freq.response 60-15.000Hz.
Smoothens your sound
Very stable positioning in centre of bell with tripod clamp
elimination of key noise.

Mic-type : dynamic capsule
Polar pattern cardioid-unidirectional
Frequency response: 70-15.000 Hz
Sensitivity : -83 dB
Output impedance 200 Ohm
Max Sound pressure level: 155 dB
XLR output No preamp, direct out to mixer
For trombone : bend the 3 legs outwards.


Price: £319.00   plus UK shipping: £12.00  
LCM 83 for Bassoons
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LCM 83 for Bassoons
The NEW LCM 83 of SD Systems is developed to amplify the true natural sound of the bassoon. The bassoon is one of the instruments in an orchestra, that is very difficult to amplify.
With this double mike system you will get a perfect reproduction of the whole instruments sound spectrum!
The top mic (cardioid pattern) is attached in a way that it suppresses the harsh sound coming from the "bell".
The middle mic (omni directional pattern) amplifies the lower part of the instrument.
A preamp is included: you can adjust the balance between both mics and there is a tone and master volume knob too!

Specifactions:-TOP MIC :
Mic-type : condenser microphone
Polar pattern cardioid uni directional
Frequency response: 50-20.000 Hz.
Sensitivity at 1 kHz : 8mV/Pa +/- 2,5 dB
Output impedance at 1kHz 1 kOhm
Signal to Noise ratio: >64 dB.
Max Sound pressure level: 135 dB at 1% THD
Powering : 9V or phantom power 48-52V
Current-consumption : 150mA
Output: XLR 1x

MIDDLE MIC :
Mic-type : condenser pressure microphone
Polar pattern omni directional
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz.
Sensitivity at 1 kHz : 10 mV/Pa +/- 2.5 dB
Output impedance at 1kHz 1.5 kohm
Signal to Noise ratio: 58 dB
Max Sound pressure level: 125 dB at 1% THD
Powering : 9V battery
Current-consumption : 150mA
Output: XLR 1x




Price: £999.00   plus UK shipping: £12.00  
LCM 70 Flute Systems.
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LCM 70 Flute Systems.
SD Systems' most sophisticate model, the LCM70 reaches the highest standards in miking, for the classical as well as jazz and pop flute.
Due to eminent electronic research and the use of a most well-known condenser capsule, the LCM70 performs a smoothly balanced frequency response that satisfies the most exigent musicians and technicians.
In combination with the silver plated, easy adjustable clamp with patented one knob system this is the ultimate solution to mike a flute.
flat response 50-20.2000Hz.
including preamp with tone and volume controls
gold-plated membrane, studioquality sound
stainless steel construction
one knob adjustment system
played by most famous teaches at no.1 music schools all over the world
the ONLY professional system in the world, no competition.

Pre Amp including
Mic-type : condenser microphone
Polar pattern cardioid-unidirectional
Frequency response: 50-20.000 Hz.
Sensitivity at 1 kHz.: 8 mV/Pa +/- 2,5 dB
Signal to Noise ratio: > 64 dB
Max Sound pressure level: 135 dB at 1% THD
Powering : 9V or phantom power 48-52V
Output impedance: .: at 1 kHz: 1 K ohm
Current consumption: +/- 150 mA.





Price: £579.00   plus UK shipping: £12.00  
LCM 100  Double Bass
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LCM 100 Double Bass
Double Bass. Condenser type with volume, tone and stand-by switch. This microphone offers the ultimate solution for the double bass. It guarantees a natural sound reproduction of digital studio quality, from the most subtle bow to heavy jazz solos. The microphone includes a bridge clamp and a high level preamp to connect with the line input of a bass amplifier.
Price: £449.00   plus UK shipping: £15.00  
SD Flute microphone  FX
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SD Flute microphone FX
SD Systems X-series gives players great quality at an affordable price. The FX-1 student model is the most attractive priced flute mic on market today !
All is included: a smart and ingenious silver lacquered clamp and a light weight preamp with volume control and a professional case.
You can attach the silver spring-steel clamp with foam inside on top of the head-joint.
The preamp can be attached to your belt with Velcro. It has Volume control and a line level output.
Affordable price
including preamp
incl. volume control
line level out (6.3mm jack)


Price: £239.00   plus UK shipping: £12.00  
LCM 77 for Trumpet, Bugel
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LCM 77 for Trumpet, Bugel
The LCM 77 has a light and translucent tube and can be easily clipped and adjusted on the Tube of your trumpet, while having the freedom of using your mute. The Mic element has a very flat frequency response and can handle the loud sound pressure of the trumpet. The elegant LCM 77 is perfectly harmonising with the style of the trumpet.

Specifications.
Same as LCM 70.


Price: £669.00   plus UK shipping: £12.00  
LCM 80/ 80EW  Soprano mike
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LCM 80/ 80EW Soprano mike
A soprano creates a warm mellow sound coming from the middle part, the sharp and harsh frequencies come from the bell . The LCM 80 has two mics at the right places and is precisley balanced. In this way you will get a perfect reproduction of the whole sound spectrum of the instrument. Both adjustable elements are mounted completly shock free and have exchangeable clamps for differant soprano models.

Specifications:-
Condenser pressure microphone. Poler pattern:
omni directional . Frequency response; 20-20,000 Hz. Sensitivity at 1 Khz,: 10mu/pa +/- 2.5 db. Signal to noise ratio: 58 db output. output impedance at 12 Khz,: 1.5 k omns . max . sound pressure level; 125 dbs at 11/3 third. powering 9v battery or phantom power 48- 52 v . Currant consumption ; 150 ma . Top mike same as LCM 89.

Footnote ;- These fantastic microphones should be back in production shortly.

Dave Ballard, 27 Albany Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5JA  |  info@daveballard.co.uk  |  01983 529903  |  077 4003 2003