Detail 01
Stereo coincident Blumlein configuration
Two matched ribbon microphones are positioned one above the other, each aimed 45 degrees from center.
Product detailSKU #1274319728015
RoyerSF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone - Black Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A stereo coincident ribbon microphone built around a Blumlein configuration for detailed stereo imaging, negligible off-axis coloration, and mono-compatible channel combining.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stereo recording of instruments or ensembles
- Drum overhead recording
- Capturing an instrument together with its acoustic environment
- Mono recording from the combined channels or either side individually
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups that require a single mono output without combining channels or using one side
- Users seeking a polar pattern other than symmetrical figure-8
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Symmetrical figure-8 polar pattern
The specified pickup pattern is figure-8 for each ribbon transducer.
Detail 03
30 Hz–15 kHz ±3 dB frequency response
This is the stated response range and tolerance.
Detail 04
>130 dB maximum SPL
The stated maximum sound-pressure handling exceeds 130 dB.
Detail 05
300 ohms nominal output impedance
The specified nominal output impedance is measured at 1 kHz.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The stereo output uses a 5-pin male XLR connection and the included extension cable/Y adapter splits it into separate upper and lower 3-pin male XLR connectors.
- 02Its two ribbons are fixed at 45 degrees from center in a Blumlein configuration.
- 03For rock or pop drum recordings, the supplied guidance notes that additional top-end EQ can add more cymbal air.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the SF-12 a stereo microphone?
Yes. It contains two matched ribbon microphones in a coincident Blumlein configuration.
02Can the SF-12 be used for mono recording?
Yes. The two channels can be combined for mono, and either side can also be used individually as a mono microphone.
03How does the SF-12 connect?
It has a 5-pin male XLR stereo output. Its extension cable includes a Y adapter with separate upper and lower 3-pin male XLR connectors.
04What finish does this version have?
Matte black chrome.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Color Finish
- Matte black chrome
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51274319728015
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