Royer Labs SF-2MP Matched Pair – Phantom Powered Ribbon Microphones
The Royer SF-2MP is a matched pair of SF-2 ribbon microphones, designed for engineers and producers who demand the highest level of precision, sensitivity, and stereo imaging in ribbon mic recording. Hand-matched at the factory within ±1 dB sensitivity, the SF-2MP pair delivers superb consistency for stereo applications like classical ensemble capture, drum overheads, piano, orchestral sections, and room ambience.
The SF-2 is an active ribbon microphone, powered via standard 48V phantom power, offering the full-bodied warmth and detail of a ribbon design with the output level and impedance flexibility of a condenser. This makes it compatible with virtually any mic preamp while maintaining extremely low self-noise and outstanding headroom.
At the heart of the SF-2 is a custom-designed small, light-mass ribbon element that delivers an incredibly fast transient response and wide frequency range. The microphone excels in capturing subtle acoustic detail and dynamic nuance, making it a top choice for classical recordings, strings, woodwinds, vocals, and other highly expressive sources.
Perfectly Matched for Critical Stereo Recording
The SF-2MP pair is factory-matched for optimal phase and tonal balance, ensuring seamless stereo imaging and true-to-life spatial representation. Whether used in ORTF, XY, or Blumlein configurations, these microphones provide an accurate and immersive soundstage with the smooth, natural character that ribbon microphones are known for.
What's Included:
- 2 x Royer Labs SF-2 Ribbon Microphones (Matched Pair)
- 2 x Protective Mic Sleeves
- 2 x Mic Mounting Clips
- 1 x Rugged Aluminum Carrying Case
- Factory matching documentation and serial number certificates
Technical Specifications (per microphone):
- Transducer Type: Active Ribbon Velocity Microphone
- Phantom Power: +48V required
- Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 15 kHz ±3 dB
- Polar Pattern: Figure-8
- Sensitivity: -38 dBv/Pa (12.5 mV/Pa)
- Self Noise: <18 dB
- Max SPL: 130 dB at 50 Hz and above
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: >1K Ohm
- Output Connector: XLR, 3-pin male
- Dimensions: 206 mm x 25 mm (8.1″ x 1″)
- Weight: 272 g (9.6 oz)
Why Choose the Royer SF-2MP?
If you need pristine, lifelike stereo capture with exceptional transient accuracy and low noise, the SF-2MP matched pair delivers. Designed for critical applications, this pair offers unmatched ribbon performance in a compact, phantom-powered design. Ideal for high-resolution recordings in classical, jazz, film scoring, and acoustic genres, the SF-2MP brings out the finest detail in every performance.
Experience Royer’s ribbon microphone excellence with the SF-2MP—crafted for elite audio production environments where only the best will do.