--- product_id: 7465363 title: "SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone" brand: "royer labs" price: "6020 Ft" currency: HUF in_stock: false reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/7465363-sf-12-stereo-ribbon-microphone store_origin: HU region: Hungary --- # True stereo recording High SPL capabilities Low residual noise SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone **Brand:** royer labs **Price:** 6020 Ft **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate Your Sound Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone by royer labs - **How much does it cost?** 6020 Ft with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/7465363-sf-12-stereo-ribbon-microphone) ## Best For - royer labs enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted royer labs brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Weatherproof Design:** Ribbon element remains unaffected by heat or humidity, ensuring consistent performance in any environment. - • **Capture Every Nuance:** Experience true stereophonic recording with Blumlein and M-S techniques, all from a single microphone. - • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Enjoy extremely low residual noise, making it perfect for capturing subtle details. - • **Simplicity Meets Excellence:** No internal active electronics means no overloads, just pure, unadulterated sound. - • **Unmatched Sound Pressure Levels:** Designed to handle high SPL without distortion, ensuring your recordings remain pristine. ## Overview The Royer Labs SF-12 is a high-performance small-element stereo ribbon microphone designed for true stereophonic recording. It boasts high SPL capabilities, extremely low residual noise, and a robust design that withstands environmental factors, making it an ideal choice for professional audio applications. ## Description Ideal for critical stereo recording, the SF-12 stereo coincident ribbon microphone combines high quality audio performance with outstanding stereo separation and imaging. It is a modern ribbon design with no audible diffraction effects or cavity resonance. An SF-12 is actually two matched ribbon microphones placed one above the other; each aimed 45 degrees from center in the classic Blumlein configuration. The frequency response is excellent regardless of the angle of sound striking the ribbons and off-axis coloration is negligible. The SF-12 utilizes two 1.8-micron ribbons, each weighing approximately 1/3 milligram and producing superb transient response. The two ribbon transducers are magnet/pole piece structures that produce a wide, uniform frequency response with no substantial peaks or dips. The case is ingot iron and forms part of the magnetic return circuit, an effective system with low leakage flux which accounts for the relatively high sensitivity in a trim package. Review: Expensive, but with good reason. - I've had mine from before Royer got involved; mine was built by the original designer, the late Bob Speiden, in the early 90s. It was recalibrated by Bob a few years after I got it, then updated by Royer Labs. I've pretty much retired from recording now but I still use it from time to time. I did mostly classical music and found it superb on just about anything I put it in front of- choral, piano, brass, etc. It's also very highly regarded as an overhead drum mic for jazz. I've also used it over percussion like marimbas and xylophones. It does require good mic preamps (I have Millennia Media with 2 dedicated ribbon inputs) but given good pres and of course good source material it is superb- smooth, natural and detailed without harshness and of course the imaging is razor sharp. For larger ensembles, the sound can be opened up with a pair of flanking omnis. (To be fair, I also have some Schoeps condensers and there s nothing wrong with them, either.) At this price, it's certainly not a "project studio" mic but a first-class professional tool. But if you can pony up the cash, it will not disappoint. ## Features - TRUE STEREOPHONIC CAPTURE: (Blumlein and M-S) recording from one microphone - HIGH SPL CAPABILITIES: Easily handles dynamic performances - PASSIVE RIBBON MICROPHONE: No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating - EQUAL SENSITIVITY FROM FRONT AND BACK OF ELEMENTS - HIGH EFFICIENCY: matching custom designed toroidal transformers ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00328HPJQ | | Audible Noise | 70 Decibels | | Audio Sensitivity | 45 Decibels | | Brand | Royer Labs | | Built-In Media | Microphone | | Color | Black plated | | Compatible Devices | Camera | | Connectivity Technology | XLR | | Connector Type | XLR | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 Review | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00899060002242 | | Item Dimensions | 14 x 7 x 7 inches | | Item Weight | 3.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Royer Microphones | | Mfr Part Number | SF-12 | | Microphone Form Factor | Large Diaphragm | | Model Name | SF-12 | | Model Number | SF-12 | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Polar Pattern | Bidirectional | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 70 dB | | Special Feature | Stereo recording (Blumlein/M-S) | | UPC | 899060002242 | | Warranty Description | Lifetime. | ## Images ![SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Fgo2VsDoL.jpg) ![SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gHcID+xdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expensive, but with good reason. *by O***T on March 4, 2015* I've had mine from before Royer got involved; mine was built by the original designer, the late Bob Speiden, in the early 90s. It was recalibrated by Bob a few years after I got it, then updated by Royer Labs. I've pretty much retired from recording now but I still use it from time to time. I did mostly classical music and found it superb on just about anything I put it in front of- choral, piano, brass, etc. It's also very highly regarded as an overhead drum mic for jazz. I've also used it over percussion like marimbas and xylophones. It does require good mic preamps (I have Millennia Media with 2 dedicated ribbon inputs) but given good pres and of course good source material it is superb- smooth, natural and detailed without harshness and of course the imaging is razor sharp. For larger ensembles, the sound can be opened up with a pair of flanking omnis. (To be fair, I also have some Schoeps condensers and there s nothing wrong with them, either.) At this price, it's certainly not a "project studio" mic but a first-class professional tool. But if you can pony up the cash, it will not disappoint. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hu/products/7465363-sf-12-stereo-ribbon-microphone](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/7465363-sf-12-stereo-ribbon-microphone) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hungary* *Store origin: HU* *Last updated: 2026-05-29*