{"product_id":"royer-labs-sf-24-ribbon-microphone-used","title":"Royer Labs SF-24 Ribbon Microphone (Used)","description":"The \u003cb\u003eRoyer SF-24\u003c\/b\u003e stereo ribbon microphone is a phantom powered \nversion of the popular Royer SF-12 stereo ribbon microphone, combining \nthe SF-12's high quality audio performance, outstanding stereo \nseparation and imaging with Royer's exclusive active electronics system \nfor ribbon microphones. The SF-24's output of -38 dB is a full 14 dB \nmore sensitive than the non-powered Royer SF-12, putting its sensitivity\n on par with that of phantom powered condenser microphones. The unique \nelectronics and custom designed FET's used in the SF-24 allow for \nultra-quiet operation, with self-noise of lower than 18 dB. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoyer SF-24 at a Glance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's like getting two matched ribbon mics in one package. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause the SF-24 is active, you can use just about any mic preamp with it. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect impedance matching delivers sonic reality \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatched Pair In One\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike\n an SF12, the SF24 is actually two matched ribbon microphones placed one\n above the other, each aimed 45 degrees from center in the classic \nBlumlein configuration. The magnet\/polepiece structure of each ribbon \ntransducer allows a wide, uniform frequency range with no substantial \npeaks or dips, and the two 1.8-micron ribbons produce superb transient \nresponse. Frequency response is excellent regardless of the angle of \nsound striking the ribbons and off-axis coloration is negligible. The \nSF-24's extension cable comes with a Y adapter that splits into separate\n 3-pin male XLR connectors labeled \"Upper\" and \"Lower\" for the upper and\n lower capsules of the microphone (when held vertically). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore to Gain...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoyer's\n Active Series ribbon mics (SF-24 and R-122) are as sensitive as phantom\n powered condenser microphones, allowing you to use almost any mic \npreamplifier or board pre. Conventional ribbon microphones average 15 to\n 20 dB lower sensitivity than condenser mics, necessitating the use of \nhigh-quality, high-gain microphone preamplifiers for recording softer \nsound sources like acoustic instruments, vocals and room ambiance. The \nSF-24 contains two fully balanced, discrete head amplifier systems \nutilizing ultra-low noise FET's, each delivering a sensitivity of -38 \ndB. This lets you mate an SF-24 to any preamplifier with average gain \ncharacteristics. Even with quiet sound sources, you'll have enough gain \nto drive any recording medium. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpedance Matching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \nelectronics in the SF24 provide a perfect load to the ribbon elements at\n all times, allowing the microphone to deliver 100% of its full sonic \npotential regardless of the input characteristics of the following \nmic-pre. Due to its low-impedance output, SF-24's can also be used on \nextremely long cable runs with minimal signal loss. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good \nimpedance match is critical to ribbon microphones. Impedance \nmis-matching loads a ribbon improperly, resulting in loss of low end, \ndiminished body, lowered sensitivity and an overall compromised \nperformance. With our Active Series ribbon mics, the ribbon element \nlives in a perfect world. It sees an optimum impedance match at all \ntimes regardless of the following equipment, so its performance will \nnever be compromised by the effects of improper loading. In addition, \nthe ribbon element cannot be damaged by phantom power, electrical \nglitches or miswired cables. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Royer Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449454686311,"sku":"20950","price":3150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_royer_labs_sf-24_ribbon_microphone_df51f854-909f-4d88-990b-d409101dc645.jpg?v=1787089021","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/royer-labs-sf-24-ribbon-microphone-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}