With a production run of only 500 units, this Royer Labs R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone 25th Anniversary Limited Edition is styled in a distressed rose color to commemorate the mic's 25 years on the music scene. If you're a studio engineer, the R-121 probably needs no introduction: this is the matched pair of studio ribbon microphones that put ribbon mics back on the map again. Where ribbon microphones were always prized for their sound but considered largely finicky, the R-121 is equally prized for its sound and is as durable as a ribbon microphone can be.

The mic is known for its warm and natural sound, free from the hyped-up high-end usually associated with condenser mics. It's perfect for anything from vocals to drum rooms to guitar amps to symphonic/choral sections. With its figure-8 polar pattern, it can pick up sound equally from behind or in front of the capsule. The R-121 boasts high SPL handling for close capturing of instrument cabinets, drums, and other transient-rich sources without noise and distortion.