Royer SF-1 Spécifications

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9Typical relationship of microphone distanceto frequency response for ribbon-velocity bi-directional microphone.Another area where proximity effect

10piano at a distance of one foot to several feet, depending on taste. A more direct up frontsound will be achieved when the microphone is placed clos

11Figure 1Classic Blumlein or “coincident mikingtechniqueMid-Side Technique:In the early days of stereo radio broadcasting, there was a need for a mic

12Figure 2 – Typical M-S miking techniqueFigure 3 – Typical M-S connection set-up

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14them. The new designs were compact, rugged and sensitive. It wasn’t long before thetelevision industry embraced these new designs. Radio follo

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2IIIInnnnttttrrrroooodddduuuuccccttttiiiioooonnnnCongratulations on your purchase of a Royer Labs model SF-1 ribbon microphone. TheSF-1 is a handcraft

3to capture detail make it a fine choice for many instruments, as well as for generalbroadcast applications. Its gentle low-frequency proximity eff

4blown ribbon could result.6. Always provide adequate protection for your SF-1, or any ribbon microphone.7. If the microphone is to remain set-up

5So what should we use with our beloved ribbon microphones? The features that translateinto top performance for a ribbon microphone are the following:

6disconnect one of the microphone’s two Pin-1 ground connections. A better method is tomake a small ground lifter out of a male-female XLR barrel ad

7produce hum on their own. Unwanted noise (hum) can only come from an external source.Fortunately, there is a simple procedure that can be used to i

82. Frequency response variation due to treble losses as a result of absorption andnarrowing of the pattern at high frequencies-causing weakening o