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Royer Labs R-121 Ribbon Microphone

Dynamic ribbon microphone with figure-8 polar pattern, high SPL capabilities for electric guitar and percussion, no internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion, and extremely low residual noise
MFR# R-121
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Royer Labs R-121 Ribbon Microphone

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Product Description

The Royer Labs R-121 is a thoroughly modern ribbon microphone designed for today's studio and live environments, exhibiting a flat frequency response and well balanced, panoramic sound field. Its ability to withstand 135 dB SPL @ 30 Hz makes it ideal for applications that were previously considered off limits to ribbon microphones.

The R-121 was developed through relatively recent advancements in magnetics, materials and mechanical construction techniques. The ribbon element's smooth frequency response and phase linearity, coupled with sensitivity levels surpassing those of "classic" ribbons, make this microphone an ideal choice for digital recording. The R121 delivers a consistent, natural acoustical performance with stunning realism. Widely used on electric guitars, brass instruments and drums, the R-121's figure-8 pattern also conveys superb ambiance and depth when used for room miking applications, orchestral and choral recordings.

The heart of the R 121 is its low mass, 2.5-micron, pure (99.99%) aluminum ribbon element. The R-121’s unique, patented offset-ribbon transducer assembly incorporates rare earth Neodymium magnets in a specially designed flux-frame, which forms a powerful magnetic field while reducing unwanted stray magnetic radiation.

The R-121’s offset-ribbon design positions the ribbon element towards the front of the microphone body, which allows for higher SPL handling on the front (logo) side and the option of a brighter response when recording lower SPL sound sources on the back side (3 feet and closer; phase reversed in this position).

FEATURES:

  • High SPL capabilities for electric guitar and percussion
  • No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating
  • Extremely low residual noise
  • Ribbon element unaffected by heat or humidity
  • Absence of high frequency peaks, "ringing" and phase shifts
  • Equal sensitivity from front or back of element

APPLICATIONS:

  • Electric guitar amplifiers
  • Brass instruments
  • Horn sections
  • Drum rooms
  • Kick drum
  • Woodwinds
  • Percussion instruments
  • Acoustic piano
  • Acoustic guitar
  • String instruments and sections
  • Choirs and orchestras
  • Commercial broadcast

More Information

Condition New
Package Contents R-121 microphone, protective wood case, and mic sock
Length 6.13 in
Diameter 1 in
Unit Weight 0.53 lb
Tube or Solid State Solid State
Transducer Type Ribbon
Polar Pattern Bi-Directional / Figure-Eight
Number of Microphones Single Microphone
Phantom Required No
Impedance 300 Ohms
Frequency Range 30 Hz - 15 kHz
Sensitivity -50 dBV/Pa (3.2 mV)
Max. SPL 135 dB

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