Stager Microphone hand-builds passive ribbon microphones in Nashville — no active electronics, with in-house toroidal transformers. The range covers mono models at different ribbon lengths and patterns, plus ready-made stereo sets: matched pairs, single-point mics and the compact Mini Stereo.
Who it is for
- Drum overheads, strings, acoustic guitars — the figure-8 models (SR-2N, SR-3) give a natural, gentle top end without the edge typical of a dynamic mic.
- Electric guitar and close vocals — the hypercardioid SR-5 rejects more from the rear, making it easier to place close to an amp.
- Stereo recording without setting up two separate mics — the Stereo SR-2N and Mini Stereo have crossed ribbons in one body, ready for Blumlein or Mid-Side.
The line
- SR-2N — the figure-8 workhorse, the same ribbon and transformer as the flagship SR-1A, in a light 400g body.
- SR-3 — a longer ribbon, flatter response, tighter low end, milled aluminium body with internal shock isolation.
- SR-5 — hypercardioid, yoke-mounted, for guitar and vocals.
- SR-66 — a long ribbon at an accessible price, with a K&M mount and travel case.
- Stereo — SR-2N MP (matched pair), Stereo SR-2N (single-point Blumlein/MS), Mini Stereo (compact pair for close-miking).
How the models differ
| Model | Pattern | Ribbon | Weight | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR-2N | figure-8 | 2" x 0.2", 1.8 µm | 400 g | €899 |
| SR-66 | figure-8 | 3" x 0.25", corrugated | — | €899 |
| SR-5 | hypercardioid | 1" x 0.1", 2.5 µm | 567 g | €1,199 |
| SR-2N MP (pair) | figure-8, matched pair | 2 x SR-2N | 2 x 400 g | €1,699 |
| Stereo SR-2N | stereo, crossed figure-8s | same as SR-2N | — | €1,699 |
| Mini Stereo | stereo, compact | 2 x toroidal transformer | — | €1,699 |
| SR-3 | figure-8 | 3" x 0.25", 1.8 µm | 850 g | €2,199 |
Which one to take
- A first ribbon mic for overheads and acoustic guitar — the SR-2N.
- The same character at a lower price — the SR-66.
- Electric guitar close to an amp, or close vocals — the SR-5.
- A longer ribbon and flatter response for demanding sources — the SR-3.
- Stereo without measuring angles between two mics — the Stereo SR-2N.
- Close-miking in stereo where phase coherence matters — the Mini Stereo.
- Two matched units for your own stereo setup — the SR-2N MP.
Why buy here
The full Stager Microphone line is in stock. In our Warsaw showroom (Nowogrodzka 6A/102) you can compare the SR-2N and SR-5 character on the same source. Selected gear qualifies for our free 30-day Test-Drive, and everything ships with 36 months of warranty and a 30-day no-reason return window. We ship across Poland and to every EU country.
