Royer Labs
Royer SF-12
Stereo coincident ribbon mic: two figure-8 ribbons at 90° (Blumlein, M-S) in one body
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
- Type
- Ribbon
- Pattern
- Figure-8
- Sensitivity
- −50 dBV/Pa
- Among 28 ribbons: more output than 52%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 34%
- Max SPL
- 130 dB SPL
- Among 29 ribbons: takes louder sound than 11%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 16%
- Rated range
- 40 – 15k Hz
- Released
- 1999
vs 24 side-address ribbons
More output than 48% of 24 side-address ribbons.
Each stripe is one side-address ribbon with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 28 side-address ribbons
Takes louder sound than 11% of 28 side-address ribbons.
Each stripe is one side-address ribbon with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
4 of 10; all under Recommended for.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. Approximate
Titled "Frequency Response"; distance and room not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | two 1.8 micron aluminium ribbons, crossed at 90°, one above the other | p. 2 |
| Sensitivity | −50 dBV/Pa"-50 dB (re. 1v/pa)", per element. | |
| Max SPL | 130 dB SPLat 50 Hz | |
| Output impedance | 300 ohmat 1 kHz, nominal | |
| Rated load impedance | 1500 ohmrated | |
| Rated frequency range | 40 Hz to 15 kHz±2 dB | |
| Connector | XLR-5 male (stereo) | |
| Weight | 369 g | |
| Dimensions | 25 × 206 mm"206mm L X 25mm W". | |
| Finish | matte black chrome; dull satin nickel optional | |
| Supplied accessories | protective wood case; 18 ft XLR-5 to 2 × XLR-3 cable; mic sockOptional: suspension shock mount, windscreen. | |
| Magnets | Rare-earth neodymium | |
| Warranty | Lifetime to the original owner; ribbon element one year | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 1999 | |
Documents
- ROYER SF-12 Stereo Coincident Ribbon-Velocity Microphonecut sheet
- Model SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Velocity Microphone, operation instructions
- Royer Labs SF-12 | RecordingHacks.com
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © Royer Labs, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.