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Royer SF-2 Active Ribbon Microphone

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Royer SF-2 Active Ribbon Microphone
Price:$2,099 and 00 cents
Special Financing - Ends Aug 2, 2026. $59/month with 36 month financing*

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Royer SF-2 Active Ribbon Microphone
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Price:$2,099 and 00 cents
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A Modern Active Ribbon Mic!

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Ribbon
  • Ribbon Type: 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon
  • Mono/Stereo: Mono
  • Polar Pattern: Figure-8
  • Frequency Response: 30Hz-15kHz
  • Max SPL: 130dB SPL
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Connector: XLR
  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 1.5" (base)/0.98" (top)
  • Weight: .98 lb.
  • Included Accessories: Shock mount, Dust cover, Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SF-2

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Absolutely World Class
I don't hand out five star ratings; the product must earn it. The SF-2 is one of the world's three best sounding ribbon mics and, because of its ability to use phantom power, perhaps the most consistent because it has enough gain to sound good with any mic preamp. So it is likely to be the ribbon you use most often.

I would compare it to an exceptional musical instrument.

The output is uncolored and natural. When close miking acoustic instruments it requires no EQ or very little because, unlike even the finest condenser, it's a ribbon's nature not to exaggerate the upper mids and to minimize key and finger noise. It is more silky, less brittle, a quality ideal for digital recording.

Finally, in comparison to some other ribbon mics, the pickup is consistently accurate throughout its range. I carefully compared the SF-2 with other (top of the line) mics and, for miking individual instruments, think it may be the most versatile.

It's a tool that costs more than some competitors. But if one tool can replace the need for others, then in the long run it is a wise financial investment. It's also a wise "artistic" investment.
Music background: Professional musician/recording engineer

When Royer Labs got their Technical Grammy in 2013, they couldn't wait to come to Sweetwater to show it off. One thing they impressed on us was how much our amazing relationship helped to get the word out about their products. Of course, getting the word out about their amazing ribbon mics was easy - we've never regretted recommending them. In fact, it wouldn't be immodest to say that Royer was one of the biggest forces behind the ribbon mic's recent return to popularity. In addition to providing greater clarity and transparency to the classic ribbon sound, Royer's designs dramatically reduced the bulk and weight of these mics. That's made it easy for the engineers at Sweetwater Studios to use Royer ribbons for close-miking amps and getting deep into drum kits and acoustic pianos. We absolutely love them, and we're sure you will too.