Royer Labs R-121 Studio Ribbon Condenser Microphone

Royer Labs R-121 Studio Ribbon Condenser Microphone Overview: Released in 1998, the award-winning R-121 is the world’s first radically reengineered ribbon microphone and the model that reintroduced ribbon mics to engineers around the world We did away with the large, heavy, fragile “classic” approach to ribbon microphones and went in a completely new direction.

The R-121 gives all of the warmth and natural sound that experienced engineers have long turned to ribbon mics for, but in a compact, light-weight, high output and tough-as-nails package that was unheard of in a ribbon mic before the R-121 Like many of the best classic ribbon mics, the R-121 has a figure-8 pattern, output level comparable to a dynamic mic, and a warm, realistic tone and flat frequency response.

But that’s where the similarities end By using advanced materials and a blend of cutting edge and old-school, hand-build construction techniques, the R-121 is an extremely versatile and user-friendly ribbon mic that can stand up to the most demanding tasks.

Cranked up electric guitars , close up brass, drums – you name it, the R-121 will help you record it with realism you have to hear to believe Patented Offset Ribbon Technology The R-121’s proprietary offset ribbon transducer (Patent # 6,434,252) is the first of its kind, positioning the ribbon element closer to the front (logo) side of the microphone.

This arrangement gives the ribbon more room to move within the prime magnetic field while maintaining full frequency response during high SPL recordings It’s an integral piece of the magic of all Royer R-series microphones.

Features High SPL Capabilities No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating Extremely low residual noise Ribbon element is not affected by heat or humidity Absence of high frequency phase distortion Equal sensitivity from front or back of element Consistent frequency response regardless of distance Applications Electric Guitar Amps Brass Instruments Horn Sections Drum Rooms Kick Drum Woodwinds Percussion Instruments Acoustic Piano Acoustic Guitar String Instruments & Sections Choirs & Orchestras Commercial Broadcast Specifications: Acoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient Polar Pattern: Figure-8 Generating Element: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon Magnets: Rare Earth Neodymium Frequency Response: 30 -15,000 Hz +/- 3dB Sensitivity: -50 dBv Re 1v/pa Output Impedance: 300 Ohms @ 1K (nominal) Rated Load Impedance: >1500 Ohms @ 300 Ohms Maximum SPL: >135dB @ 20 Hz Output Connector: Male XLR 3 pin (Pin 2 Hot) Dimensions: 155.7mm L, 25mm W (6.13" L, 1" W) Weight: 244g (8.6 oz) Finish: Dull Satin Nickel/Matte Black Chrome optional.