Royer SF-2 Facts: 132 Specifications & 0 Highlights
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Royer SF-2 is an active stereo ribbon microphone delivering expansive imaging and natural tone. Perfect for orchestral, acoustic, and ambient studio recording.
Specifications & Facts 132
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General Information 18
Royer SF-2 Polar Pattern Type
What is the polar pattern type?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes Figure-8
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Polar pattern is Figure-8, meaning the mic picks up sound from the front and back while rejecting sound from the sides.
This bidirectional characteristic is useful for mid-side recording, duet vocals, and stereo techniques that rely on side rejection.
Identifies the default pickup pattern.
Royer SF-2 Product Type
What is the product type?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes Ribbon
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Defines the basic category of the microphone.
Royer SF-2 Model Name
What is the model name?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes SF-2
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The specific product identifier from the manufacturer.
Royer SF-2 Recording Application Category
What recording applications is it best for?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes Studio
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Specific contexts where the mic is best suited.
Royer SF-2 User Skill Level
What is the user skill level?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes Professional
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Recommended audience expertise level.
Royer SF-2 Series/Line
What series/line does it belong to?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes SF Series
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Identifies the product line or collection the microphone belongs to.
Dimensions & Weight 11
Royer SF-2 Weight
What is the weight?
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Weight is 0.98 lbs / 0.445 kg, so the microphone is relatively lightweight and easy to mount.
Lower mass helps reduce strain on stands and makes handheld or mobile setups more convenient.
The microphone’s physical weight.
Royer SF-2 Width
What is the width?
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Width is 1.3 inch / 3.30 cm, indicating a slim body suitable for tight mic placements.
The narrow width can make it easier to position the mic between instruments or in multi-mic arrays.
The microphone’s overall width.
Royer SF-2 Depth
What is the depth?
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Depth is 1.3 inch / 3.30 cm, confirming a compact microphone body profile.
The shallow depth helps when placing the mic in tight setups or close to instruments.
The microphone’s overall depth.
Royer SF-2 Height
What is the height?
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Height is 8.25 inch / 20.96 cm, giving a clear sense of the microphone's vertical size for stand or case planning.
This height is typical for many studio ribbon microphones and affects how it sits in mounts and holders.
The microphone’s overall height.
Royer SF-2 Package Width
What is the package width?
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Package width is 12 inch / 30.48 cm, useful for estimating shipping size and storage requirements.
This dimension helps when planning rack or shelf space for the boxed product.
The shipping package’s width.
Royer SF-2 Package Depth
What is the package depth?
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Package depth is 10 inch / 25.40 cm, completing the boxed dimensions needed for shipping and shelving.
Combine depth with width and height to determine total parcel size.
The shipping package’s depth.
Audio Performance 20
Royer SF-2 Max SPL
What is the maximum SPL?
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Maximum SPL is 130 dB, which provides ample headroom for loud sound sources without distortion.
A 130 dB max SPL is suitable for close-miking instruments and loud stage sources.
The maximum loudness before distortion.
Royer SF-2 Frequency Response (Min)
What is the minimum frequency response?
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Lower frequency response starts at 30 Hz, allowing the mic to capture deep low-frequency content.
A 30 Hz low end is beneficial for instruments with substantial sub-bass or room ambience.
The lowest frequency the mic can capture.
Royer SF-2 Frequency Response (Max)
What is the maximum frequency response?
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Upper frequency response limit is 15000 Hz, which indicates the mic rolls off above ~15 kHz.
This bandwidth is typical for many ribbon microphones and contributes to a smooth, less-bright high end.
The highest frequency the mic can capture.
Royer SF-2 Output Impedance
What is the output impedance?
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Output impedance is 200 ohm, a common value that pairs well with professional preamps and long cable runs.
This impedance supports stable frequency response and compatibility with typical microphone inputs.
Electrical resistance of the microphone’s output.
Royer SF-2 Headroom
What is the headroom?
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Headroom is listed as 130 dB, indicating the microphone can tolerate high-level peaks before clipping.
This level of headroom helps when capturing transient-rich sources at close distance.
Range above nominal operating level before distortion.
Royer SF-2 Overload Point
What is the overload point?
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Overload point is 130 dB, meaning the mic will start to distort above this SPL threshold.
Keeping peaks below 130 dB ensures clean, undistorted recordings.
The SPL level where overload occurs.
Connectivity & Interfaces 10
Royer SF-2 Connection Interface
What is the connection interface?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes XLR
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Uses an XLR connection, the industry standard for balanced analog microphone output.
XLR ensures reliable locking connection and balanced signal transmission to preamps and interfaces.
Defines the main interface for connectivity.
Royer SF-2 Cable Detachable
Is the cable detachable?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Features a detachable cable, allowing easy replacement or swapping with different cable lengths and terminations.
Detachable cabling simplifies maintenance and travel; you can replace a damaged cable without servicing the mic body.
Whether the cable can be detached or replaced.
Royer SF-2 Phantom Power Support
Does it support phantom power?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Supports phantom power, so the microphone can operate with standard 48V supplies from mixers and interfaces.
When used with phantom power, ensure cabling and preamps follow proper wiring to avoid noise or damage.
Whether the mic supports phantom power.
Royer SF-2 Dual Output Capability
Does it have dual output capability?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Provides dual output capability, enabling simultaneous feeds to two destinations (for example, front-of-house and monitor mixes).
Dual outputs are useful for live and broadcast workflows where separate signal paths are required.
Ability to provide two simultaneous outputs.
Royer SF-2 Audio Output Options
What are the audio output options?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes Analog, Balanced
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Lists output signal formats available.
Royer SF-2 Multi-Device Pairing
Does it support multi-device pairing?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Power & Battery 6
Royer SF-2 Phantom Power Requirement
What is the phantom power requirement?
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Requires 48 Volt phantom power, which is the standard supply for many professional condenser and some active ribbon microphones.
Ensure your mixer or audio interface can provide 48 Volt phantom power before connecting.
Specifies the phantom power voltage needed.
Royer SF-2 Power Source
What is the power source?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes Phantom
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Defines how the microphone is powered.
Royer SF-2 Auto Power-Off
Does it have auto power-off?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Whether the microphone shuts down automatically when idle.
Royer SF-2 Replaceable Battery Support
Does it support replaceable batteries?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Indicates if batteries can be swapped.
Royer SF-2 External Power Supply Compatibility
Is it compatible with an external power supply?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Can the mic run on external AC/DC supply.
Royer SF-2 Power Indicator Light
Does it have a power indicator light?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Whether a light shows power/battery status.
Controls & Features 17
Royer SF-2 Mute Function
Does it have a mute function?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Ability to mute audio directly on the mic.
Royer SF-2 Gain Control
Does it have gain control?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Ability to adjust input gain directly.
Royer SF-2 Headphone Monitoring
Does it support headphone monitoring?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Direct monitoring via headphone output.
Royer SF-2 Monitoring Mix Control
Does it have monitoring mix control?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Lets user adjust mic vs playback audio mix.
Royer SF-2 Touch/Motion Controls
Does it support touch/motion controls?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Allows interaction via touch gestures or motion.
Royer SF-2 LED Indicator Lights
Does it have LED indicators?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Lights that show status such as mute, levels, or power.
Build & Design 17
Royer SF-2 Detachable Mount
Is the mount detachable?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Includes a detachable mount, allowing the microphone to be quickly removed from or attached to stands and accessories for flexible setup.
Detaching the mount is useful when switching between desktop and boom arm configurations or for compact storage.
If the mount can be detached for flexibility.
Royer SF-2 Internal Shockmount
Is there an internal shockmount for the capsule?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Contains an internal shockmount to reduce handling noise and mechanical vibrations reaching the capsule.
An internal shockmount improves signal cleanliness without requiring an external suspension in many cases.
Capsule isolation that reduces handling noise.
Royer SF-2 Body Material
What is the body material?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes Metal
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The main structural material of the microphone body.
Royer SF-2 Finish/Coating
What finish/coating does it have?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes Matte
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Exterior treatment or surface finish.
Royer SF-2 Shock Mount
Is a shock mount included?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Whether a shock mount is included to reduce vibrations.
Royer SF-2 Pop Filter
Is a pop filter included?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Whether a pop filter is provided for plosive reduction.
Package & Accessories 13
Royer SF-2 Carrying Case
Is there a carrying case included?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Includes a carrying case, which protects the microphone during transport and storage.
A dedicated case simplifies safe shipment and mobile recording setups.
Whether a protective carrying case is part of the package.
Royer SF-2 Stand/Tripod
Is a stand/tripod included?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Whether a stand or tripod is included in the box.
Royer SF-2 Cables
Are cables included?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Indicates if connecting cables are provided.
Royer SF-2 Adapters
Are adapters included?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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States if adapter(s) are included (e.g., XLR to 3.5mm).
Royer SF-2 Mounting Clip
Is a mounting clip included?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Whether a clip for attaching to stands/instruments is included.
Royer SF-2 Extra Windscreen
Is an extra windscreen included?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Indicates if a spare windscreen is included.
Certification & Compliance 6
Royer SF-2 RoHS Compliance
Is it RoHS compliant?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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RoHS compliant, indicating restricted use of certain hazardous substances in the product's materials.
This compliance is often required for sale in many international markets and supports safer recycling.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive compliance.
Royer SF-2 Temperature Range (Operating)
What is the operating temperature range?
0 Royer SF-2 0 Votes 50° to 95°F
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Operating temperature range is 50°F / 10°C to 95°F / 35°C, showing it performs within typical indoor and mild outdoor conditions.
Avoid exposing the microphone to temperatures outside 10°C–35°C to prevent component stress or performance degradation.
Operating temperature window for reliable use.
Royer SF-2 Safety Compliance
Is it safety compliant?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Indicates adherence to safety regulations.
Royer SF-2 Environmental Compliance
Is it environmentally compliant?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Compliance with eco/environmental regulations.
Royer SF-2 FCC/CE Approval
Is it FCC/CE approved?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Explicit FCC/CE compliance approval.
Royer SF-2 Professional Broadcast Certification
Is it broadcast certified?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Indicates if the mic meets pro broadcast standards.
Advanced Features 14
Royer SF-2 Surround Capture Mode
Does it support surround capture?
Yes 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Offers a surround capture mode, so the microphone can be configured or used in setups targeting immersive or multi-channel recordings.
This mode is helpful for applications like spatial audio and field recording where multi-directional pickup is desired.
Ability to capture immersive 360° or surround sound.
Royer SF-2 Multi-Pattern Switching
Does it support multi-pattern switching?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Ability to switch between multiple pickup patterns.
Royer SF-2 DSP Processing
Does it include DSP processing?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Built-in digital signal processing for sound shaping.
Royer SF-2 AI Noise Cancellation
Does it feature AI noise cancellation?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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AI-powered suppression of background noise.
Royer SF-2 Beamforming Technology
Does it support beamforming?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Uses mic arrays to focus on sound sources.
Royer SF-2 Voice Tracking
Does it include voice tracking?
No 0Votes Royer SF-2
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Automatically follows speaker’s voice.
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Because hot takes deserve votes.Royer SF-2 Sound Quality
How would you rate the sound quality of this microphone?
Royer SF-2 Noise Handling
How well does this microphone handle background noise?
Royer SF-2 Battery Life
How long does the battery last on this microphone?
Royer SF-2 Durability
How durable is this microphone based on build and lifespan?
Royer SF-2 Weight
How heavy is this microphone?
Royer SF-2 Design Appeal
How attractive is the design of this microphone?
Royer SF-2 Pricing
How do you feel about the price of this microphone?
Royer SF-2 Sensitivity
How sensitive is this microphone to capturing sound?
Royer SF-2 Frequency Response Range
What do you think about the frequency response range of this microphone?
Royer SF-2 Connectivity
How stable and reliable is the connection of this microphone?
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Royer SF-2 Manual
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