Royer SF-12 Blumlein Stereo Ribbon Microphone
Really wonderful mic, in excellent condition. Includes everything you see in the photos. Very well cared for and has always been a joy to use. Not doing much recording these days, so I thought I'd let this one go. Save $800 from buying new.
Royer SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone Black - The SF-12 stereo coincident ribbon microphone from Royer combines high-quality audio performance with outstanding separation and imaging. It is a modern design no audible diffraction effects or cavity resonance. An actually two matched microphones placed one above the other; each aimed 45 degrees center in classic Blumlein configuration. frequency response excellent regardless of angle sound striking ribbons off-axis coloration negligible.The utilizes 1.8-micron ribbons, weighing approximately 1/3 milligram producing superb transient response. transducers are magnet/pole piece structures that produce wide, uniform substantial peaks dips. case ingot iron forms part magnetic return circuit, an effective system low leakage flux which accounts for relatively high sensitivity trim package. mic's extension cable comes Y adapter splits into separate 3-pin male XLR connectors labeled "Upper" "Lower," upper lower capsules (when held vertically).Recording SF-12The uncanny creating "you-are-there" recordings capture not only instrument being recorded, but, depending on positioning, acoustic environment as well. If you pay careful attention to ensemble recording environment, will likely find place where it sounds best you. Position mic sound.The choice drum overheads, its imaging realism help create powerful, dynamic tracks. In jazz setting, kit flat provides extremely natural sounding cymbals, tom-toms snares. rock pop you'd like meat but more air cymbals them cut aggressively, simply open top end up EQ. Ribbons take EQ well because they generate virtually self-distortion. When boost frequency, even by many dB, you'll bring musical you're looking without unpleasant distortion artifacts joining party.Recording MonoPhase compatibility between sides excellent, allowing combine channels mono phase artifacts. This particularly useful when capturing wide field mono; instance, singer who tends move off sweet spot microphone. Either side can also be used individually microphone.What pros saying about SF-12:"The overhead gives me something I've never been able get before. God, I love this mic!" Chuc pro-audio, Microphones & Wireless Systems, Microphones, Ribbon Microphones
Royer SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone Black - The SF-12 stereo coincident ribbon microphone from Royer combines high-quality audio performance with outstanding separation and imaging. It is a modern design no audible diffraction effects or cavity resonance. An actually two matched microphones placed one above the other; each aimed 45 degrees center in classic Blumlein configuration. frequency response excellent regardless of angle sound striking ribbons off-axis coloration negligible.The utilizes 1.8-micron ribbons, weighing approximately 1/3 milligram producing superb transient response. transducers are magnet/pole piece structures that produce wide, uniform substantial peaks dips. case ingot iron forms part magnetic return circuit, an effective system low leakage flux which accounts for relatively high sensitivity trim package. mic's extension cable comes Y adapter splits into separate 3-pin male XLR connectors labeled "Upper" "Lower," upper lower capsules (when held vertically).Recording SF-12The uncanny creating "you-are-there" recordings capture not only instrument being recorded, but, depending on positioning, acoustic environment as well. If you pay careful attention to ensemble recording environment, will likely find place where it sounds best you. Position mic sound.The choice drum overheads, its imaging realism help create powerful, dynamic tracks. In jazz setting, kit flat provides extremely natural sounding cymbals, tom-toms snares. rock pop you'd like meat but more air cymbals them cut aggressively, simply open top end up EQ. Ribbons take EQ well because they generate virtually self-distortion. When boost frequency, even by many dB, you'll bring musical you're looking without unpleasant distortion artifacts joining party.Recording MonoPhase compatibility between sides excellent, allowing combine channels mono phase artifacts. This particularly useful when capturing wide field mono; instance, singer who tends move off sweet spot microphone. Either side can also be used individually microphone.What pros saying about SF-12:"The overhead gives me something I've never been able get before. God, I love this mic!" Chuc pro-audio, Microphones & Wireless Systems, Microphones, Ribbon Microphones