Introducing the Stager SR-66 NeoDymium Long Ribbon Microphone
Experience the art of sound with the Stager SR-66, a passive bi-directional ribbon microphone that brings the renowned long ribbon sound to an affordable range. Featuring a 3" x 0.25" corrugated aluminum ribbon encapsulated by NeoDymium motor construction and enhanced with a proprietary 1:32 toroidal transformer, the SR-66 is a masterpiece of microphone engineering.
Superior Sound Capture
- Affordable Excellence: The SR-66 offers high-end performance at a more accessible price point, making professional-grade sound capture available to a broader audience.
- Realistic Transients and Detail: Its passive design captures the nuances of your audio with extraordinary realism, from the softest vocals to the most dynamic instruments.
- Versatile Application: This microphone shines in mid to near-field situations, perfect for everything from overhead drum miking to capturing the subtleties of vocal performances.
Technical Specifications:
- Sensitivity: -50dBV/Pa, ensuring high signal output for clear recordings.
- Magnet: NeoDymium Magnets for a robust magnetic field, contributing to the microphone's detailed sound reproduction.
- Transformer: Stager's own toroidal transformer with a 1:32 ratio, amplifying the microphone's dynamics and range.
- Design: Purely Passive for an authentic, uncolored sound.
- Weight: Light at just 8.9 oz, making it easy to handle and position.
- Polar Pattern: Figure 8 for classic bidirectional recording capabilities.
- Ribbon: 3" x 0.23" corrugated aluminum ribbon for an expansive soundstage.
Craftsmanship and Accessories:
- Made in the USA: Machined in Nashville, TN, with meticulous care to ensure quality.
- Mounting: Comes with a robust K&M microphone clip for secure and versatile positioning.
- Storage: Accompanied by a foam-lined wooden box for safekeeping, reflecting the care put into every aspect of the SR-66.
Sound Characteristics:
- Tight Low End: Minimizes proximity effect for clear, articulate bass.
- Relaxed Midrange: Provides a natural and smooth sound, ideal for a variety of sources.
- Detailed Top End: Captures high frequencies with precision, adding brilliance to your recordings.
The Stager SR-66 NeoDymium Long Ribbon Microphone is not just a tool but a gateway to capturing sound in its most beautiful form, making it an essential addition to any studio or live setup.