Royer SF-24 - Active Stereo Ribbon Microphone
£3,667.00 ex. vat
Royer SF-24 - Active Stereo Ribbon Microphone
The Royer SF-24 is an active stereo ribbon microphone with two ribbons stacked vertically in a Blumlein configuration at 90 degrees to one another.
The SF-24 is a phantom powered version of the SF-12 and the active circuitry means that is has a higher output and is as sensitive as standard condenser microphones. Standard ribbon microphones require preamps with large amounts of gain, but because the SF-24 has a higher output, it will work effectively with most preamps.
Just like the SF-12, the SF-24 has great stereo separation, imaging and phase compatibility between the sides. A Y-adapter is included which splits into two labelled XLR connectors for the upper and lower capsules.
The SF-24 performs brilliantly across many applications including drum overheads, orchestras, piano and other acoustic instruments. Depending on the microphone placement, the SF-24 can be particularly useful for capturing the acoustic environment as well.
Royer SF-24 Features
- Phantom powered circuitry provides high output and impedance matching
- True stereophonic (Blumlein and M-S) recording from one microphone
- High SPL capabilities
- No distortion up to maximum SPL rating<
- Extremely low residual noise
- Ribbon elements are not affected by heat or humidity
- Absence of high frequency phase distortion
- Equal sensitivity from front or back of elements
- Consistent frequency response regardless of distance
- High efficiency, matching toroidal transformers
- Very low magnetic leakage
Applications
- Drum Overheads
- Percussion Instruments
- Brass and Woodwinds
- Acoustic Piano
- Harp
- Choirs
- Solo Strings
- String Sections
- Orchestra
- Acoustic & Electric Guitars
- Vocal Groups (MP3 example)
- Ambiance
- Stereo to Mono
Royer SF-24 Specifications
- Acoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient with active electronics
- Polar Pattern: Crossed figure-8's
- Generating Element: 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon
- Frequency Response: 40-15,000 Hz +/- 2dB
- Sensitivity: -38 dB (re. 1v/pa +/-1dB)
- Self-Noise: < 18 dB
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Rated Load Impedance: 1K-Ohm
- Maximum SPL: >130dB
- Output Connector: Male XLR 5 pin (stereo*)
- Power Requirements: 48-Volt Phantom Only
- Supply Current: 4 mA per channel
- Dimensions: 270mm X 39mm (base) X 25mm (top) (10 5/8" X 1.5" X 1")
- Weight: 583 grams (20.5 oz)
- Finish: Optical Black, 18K Gold (optional)