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Royer Labs R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone (Nickel, Single Microphone)

BH #ROR121 • MFR #R-121
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Royer Labs R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone (Nickel, Single Microphone)
Key Features
  • Modern Classic Ribbon Microphone
  • High SPL Capability
  • Warm, Natural Sound
  • For a Variety of Vocals and Instruments
If you're a studio engineer, the R-121 from Royer Labs probably needs no introduction: this is the studio ribbon microphone that put ribbon microphones 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 about as durable as a ribbon microphone can be.
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Royer Labs R-121 Overview

If you're a studio engineer, the R-121 from Royer Labs probably needs no introduction: this is the studio ribbon microphone that put ribbon microphones 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 about 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.

Rugged Design
The R-121 delivers the performance you'd expected of a top-quality ribbon microphone, but with the added benefit of not breaking when you mic a sound with a high SPL. There are no internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating, which is quite high indeed. Furthermore, the ribbon element is not affected by heat or humidity.
Transparent Audio Reproduction
Exhibiting almost no noise of its own, the mic is completely absent of high-frequency phase distortion, and it gives you a consistent frequency response regardless of your distance from the mic. All of this means one thing: an exceedingly transparent audio reproduction.
Great for a Variety of Sources
You can use this mic on almost everything. It excels on electric guitar amps, brass instruments, horn sections, all woodwind or symphonic instruments, drum rooms, overheads, kick drums, and more.
UPC: 850035900017

Royer Labs R-121 Specs

Key Specs
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Element Type
Ribbon
Controls
No
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 15 kHz
Maximum SPL
135 dB
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Microphone
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Element Type
Ribbon
Sound Field
Mono
Orientation
Side Address
Controls
No
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 15 kHz
Maximum SPL
135 dB
Sensitivity
-47 dBV/Pa
Connectivity
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Physical
Color
Nickel
Dimensions
ø: 1 x L: 6.1" / ø: 25 x L: 155.7 mm
Weight
8.61 oz / 244 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.585 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.35 x 7.4 x 5.8"

Royer Labs R-121 Reviews

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Does the mic come with the shock mount, wooden ...

Does the mic come with the shock mount, wooden box and protective sock?
Asked by: Les
Yes, this mic comes with a shock mount, wooden storage box, and documentation (warranty info, etc).
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-05-22
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