{"product_id":"royer-ro-sf12","title":"Royer SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone (Matte Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royer SF-12 is a stereo coincident ribbon microphone: two matched ribbon mics in one body, one above the other, each aimed 45 degrees from center in the classic Blumlein arrangement. A single SF-12 records true stereo, in Blumlein or mid-side, with strong separation and imaging, which suits orchestra, choir, piano, harp and drum overheads. It is a passive design with no electronics inside, so nothing in the mic can overload or distort below its maximum SPL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach side uses a 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon weighing about 1\/3 milligram, set in a magnet and pole-piece structure that gives wide, even response with no large peaks or dips. The ingot iron case forms part of the magnetic circuit, which keeps magnetic leakage low and sensitivity high for such a slim mic. The supplied extension cable ends in a splitter with two 3-pin XLR connectors marked Upper and Lower, one for each ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStereo and Mono\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two sides stay in phase when summed to mono, which helps with a wide source or a singer who moves off a mono mic's sweet spot. Either side also works on its own as a mono figure-8 microphone. Ribbons add almost no distortion of their own, so they take EQ well, and a top-end boost on drum overheads brings up cymbal air without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrue stereo (Blumlein and M-S) recording from one microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo matched 1.8-micron aluminum ribbons fixed at 90 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo internal active electronics to overload or distort up to the maximum SPL rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtremely low residual noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbons unaffected by heat or humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo high-frequency phase distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEqual sensitivity from the front and back of each ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent frequency response regardless of distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-efficiency matching toroidal transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVery low magnetic leakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGold-plated XLR contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electrodynamic pressure gradient\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolar pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crossed figure-8 (two symmetrical figure-8 elements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 1.8-micron aluminum ribbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare earth neodymium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Hz to 15 kHz, +\/- 3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e -52 dBV (re. 1 V\/Pa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 ohms at 1 kHz (nominal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 1,500 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 130 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-pin male XLR (stereo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e None, passive design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206 mm long, 25 mm wide (8 x 1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 369 g (13 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLonger cable runs:\u003c\/strong\u003e EXC50 (50 ft) and EXC100 (100 ft) 5-conductor extension cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years on materials, workmanship and finish to the original owner; first re-ribbon free within one year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSF-12 microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective wood case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18 ft 5-conductor extension cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSplitter cable with two 3-pin male XLR connectors (Upper and Lower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicrophone sock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67380200112377,"sku":"RO-SF12","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/sf12-1.jpg?v=1792176219","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/royer-ro-sf12","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}