Royer R-121
Smooth, clear with many of the attributes of condenser microphones but with the ability to reproduce a wider dynamic range without pads and clipping. The frequency response is very flat from 30-15,000Hz and the panoramic sound-field is well balanced. The figure-8 bi-directional pattern offers excellent rejection at the sides, the ribbon is lengthwise providing a side-address type microphone. Great for any instrument or vocals. Includes a protective wooden case, mic sock and stand clip.The R-121 is the world's first radically redesigned ribbon microphone and Royer's flagship product. Like most ribbons, the R-121's pattern is figure 8, its sensitivity is roughly equal to a good dynamic mic, and it exhibits a warm, realistic tone and flat frequency response (see R-121 Frequency Response). But when it became time to design, we threw out the molds and took a fresh approach to ribbons using advanced materials and cutting edge construction techniques. Today the R-121 completely redefines ribbon microphones, leading Recording Magazine to say "the Royer R-121 is destined to become one of the classic microphones of the 21st century". It's a sleek, light, extremely versatile microphone that is easy to use, wonderfully musical, and sturdy enough for us to give it a lifetime warranty!An R-121 hears things the way your ears hear them. Many microphones are effects in a way; some add top end sizzle (like many condenser mics), some push the mids and roll off everything else, some respond to nothing but low end. They all serve a purpose and have their place in recording and live work. But if you've ever heard that incredible guitar, melodic trumpet, sweet flute, deep kick drum, (pick your sound), and found that getting that sound to tape or hard drive was impossible, you owe it to yourself to try a Royer ribbon. On playback you'll notice that the recorded sound is natural and alive, with a panoramic, ambient feel much like what you heard when you were standing in front of the instruments you recorded.An R-121's response is flat and well balanced; low end is deep and full without getting boomy, mids are well defined and realistic, and the high end response is sweet and natural sounding, never edgy or sibilant.Need to record at insane levels? No problem! The R-121's maximum SPL rating is >135dB and it can take that all day long. In practical terms, that means you can put your R-121 directly in front of a souped up mega-watts Marshall and turn it up to 11 without microphone distortion or doing any damage to the ribbon. We don't recommend trying this with other ribbon mics, but the R-121 can take it, no sweat.At distances of two feet and closer, thebackof the R-121 is brighter than the front side. The difference in the sound is somewhat like blending 10% of a condenser mic in with your ribbon mic signal. This can be extremely useful when you record acoustic guitars, vocals, and other sound sources that you may want to hear a little more top end on.Warranty: Lifetime to original owner (repair or replace at Royer's option)ApplicationsElectric Guitar AmpsBrass InstrumentsHorn SectionsDrum RoomsKick DrumWoodwindsPercussion InstrumentsAcoustic PianoAcoustic GuitarString Instruments & SectionsChoirs & OrchestrasCommercial BroadcastFeaturesHigh SPL CapabilitiesNo internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL ratingExtremely low residual noiseRibbon element is not affected by heat or humidityAbsence of high frequency phase distortionEqual sensitivity from front or back of elementConsistent frequency response regardless of distanceSpecificationsAcoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradientPolar Pattern: Figure-8Generating Element: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbonMagnets: Rare Earth NeodymiumFrequency Response: 30 -15,000 Hz +/- 3dBSensitivity: -47 dBv Re. 1v/paOutput Impedance: 300 Ohms @ 1K (nominal)Rated Load Impedance: >1500 Ohms @ 300 OhmsMaximum SPL: >135dB @ 20 HzOutput Connector: Male XLR 3 pin (Pin 2 Hot)Dimensions (L x W): 155.7 x 25 mm (6.13 x 1 in.)Weight: 244g (8.6 oz)Finish: Dull Satin Nickel Royer R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone.
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Details:Royer R-121
Smooth, clear with many of the attributes of condenser microphones but with the ability to reproduce a wider dynamic range without pads and clipping. The frequency response is very flat from 30-15,000Hz and the panoramic sound-field is well balanced. The figure-8 bi-directional pattern offers excellent rejection at the sides, the ribbon is lengthwise providing a side-address type microphone. Great for any instrument or vocals. Includes a protective wooden case, mic sock and stand clip.The R-121 is the world's first radically redesigned ribbon microphone and Royer's flagship product. Like most ribbons, the R-121's pattern is figure 8, its sensitivity is roughly equal to a good dynamic mic, and it exhibits a warm, realistic tone and flat frequency response (see R-121 Frequency Response). But when it became time to design, we threw out the molds and took a fresh approach to ribbons using advanced materials and cutting edge construction techniques. Today the R-121 completely redefines ribbon microphones, leading Recording Magazine to say "the Royer R-121 is destined to become one of the classic microphones of the 21st century". It's a sleek, light, extremely versatile microphone that is easy to use, wonderfully musical, and sturdy enough for us to give it a lifetime warranty!An R-121 hears things the way your ears hear them. Many microphones are effects in a way; some add top end sizzle (like many condenser mics), some push the mids and roll off everything else, some respond to nothing but low end. They all serve a purpose and have their place in recording and live work. But if you've ever heard that incredible guitar, melodic trumpet, sweet flute, deep kick drum, (pick your sound), and found that getting that sound to tape or hard drive was impossible, you owe it to yourself to try a Royer ribbon. On playback you'll notice that the recorded sound is natural and alive, with a panoramic, ambient feel much like what you heard when you were standing in front of the instruments you recorded.An R-121's response is flat and well balanced; low end is deep and full without getting boomy, mids are well defined and realistic, and the high end response is sweet and natural sounding, never edgy or sibilant.Need to record at insane levels? No problem! The R-121's maximum SPL rating is >135dB and it can take that all day long. In practical terms, that means you can put your R-121 directly in front of a souped up mega-watts Marshall and turn it up to 11 without microphone distortion or doing any damage to the ribbon. We don't recommend trying this with other ribbon mics, but the R-121 can take it, no sweat.At distances of two feet and closer, thebackof the R-121 is brighter than the front side. The difference in the sound is somewhat like blending 10% of a condenser mic in with your ribbon mic signal. This can be extremely useful when you record acoustic guitars, vocals, and other sound sources that you may want to hear a little more top end on.Warranty: Lifetime to original owner (repair or replace at Royer's option)ApplicationsElectric Guitar AmpsBrass InstrumentsHorn SectionsDrum RoomsKick DrumWoodwindsPercussion InstrumentsAcoustic PianoAcoustic GuitarString Instruments & SectionsChoirs & OrchestrasCommercial BroadcastFeaturesHigh SPL CapabilitiesNo internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL ratingExtremely low residual noiseRibbon element is not affected by heat or humidityAbsence of high frequency phase distortionEqual sensitivity from front or back of elementConsistent frequency response regardless of distanceSpecificationsAcoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradientPolar Pattern: Figure-8Generating Element: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbonMagnets: Rare Earth NeodymiumFrequency Response: 30 -15,000 Hz +/- 3dBSensitivity: -47 dBv Re. 1v/paOutput Impedance: 300 Ohms @ 1K (nominal)Rated Load Impedance: >1500 Ohms @ 300 OhmsMaximum SPL: >135dB @ 20 HzOutput Connector: Male XLR 3 pin (Pin 2 Hot)Dimensions (L x W): 155.7 x 25 mm (6.13 x 1 in.)Weight: 244g (8.6 oz)Finish: Dull Satin Nickel Royer R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone.
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Product Description
Smooth, clear with many of the attributes of condenser microphones but with the ability to reproduce a wider dynamic range without pads and clipping. The frequency response is very flat from 30-15,000Hz and the panoramic sound-field is well balanced. The figure-8 bi-directional pattern offers excellent rejection at the sides, the ribbon is lengthwise providing a side-address type microphone. Great for any instrument or vocals. Includes a protective wooden case, mic sock and stand clip.The R-121 is the world's first radically redesigned ribbon microphone and Royer's flagship product. Like most ribbons, the R-121's pattern is figure 8, its sensitivity is roughly equal to a good dynamic mic, and it exhibits a warm, realistic tone and flat frequency response (see R-121 Frequency Response). But when it became time to design, we threw out the molds and took a fresh approach to ribbons using advanced materials and cutting edge construction techniques. Today the R-121 completely redefines ribbon microphones, leading Recording Magazine to say "the Royer R-121 is destined to become one of the classic microphones of the 21st century". It's a sleek, light, extremely versatile microphone that is easy to use, wonderfully musical, and sturdy enough for us to give it a lifetime warranty!An R-121 hears things the way your ears hear them. Many microphones are effects in a way; some add top end sizzle (like many condenser mics), some push the mids and roll off everything else, some respond to nothing but low end. They all serve a purpose and have their place in recording and live work. But if you've ever heard that incredible guitar, melodic trumpet, sweet flute, deep kick drum, (pick your sound), and found that getting that sound to tape or hard drive was impossible, you owe it to yourself to try a Royer ribbon. On playback you'll notice that the recorded sound is natural and alive, with a panoramic, ambient feel much like what you heard when you were standing in front of the instruments you recorded.An R-121's response is flat and well balanced; low end is deep and full without getting boomy, mids are well defined and realistic, and the high end response is sweet and natural sounding, never edgy or sibilant.Need to record at insane levels? No problem! The R-121's maximum SPL rating is >135dB and it can take that all day long. In practical terms, that means you can put your R-121 directly in front of a souped up mega-watts Marshall and turn it up to 11 without microphone distortion or doing any damage to the ribbon. We don't recommend trying this with other ribbon mics, but the R-121 can take it, no sweat.At distances of two feet and closer, thebackof the R-121 is brighter than the front side. The difference in the sound is somewhat like blending 10% of a condenser mic in with your ribbon mic signal. This can be extremely useful when you record acoustic guitars, vocals, and other sound sources that you may want to hear a little more top end on.Warranty: Lifetime to original owner (repair or replace at Royer's option)ApplicationsElectric Guitar AmpsBrass InstrumentsHorn SectionsDrum RoomsKick DrumWoodwindsPercussion InstrumentsAcoustic PianoAcoustic GuitarString Instruments & SectionsChoirs & OrchestrasCommercial BroadcastFeaturesHigh SPL CapabilitiesNo internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL ratingExtremely low residual noiseRibbon element is not affected by heat or humidityAbsence of high frequency phase distortionEqual sensitivity from front or back of elementConsistent frequency response regardless of distanceSpecificationsAcoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradientPolar Pattern: Figure-8Generating Element: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbonMagnets: Rare Earth NeodymiumFrequency Response: 30 -15,000 Hz +/- 3dBSensitivity: -47 dBv Re. 1v/paOutput Impedance: 300 Ohms @ 1K (nominal)Rated Load Impedance: >1500 Ohms @ 300 OhmsMaximum SPL: >135dB @ 20 HzOutput Connector: Male XLR 3 pin (Pin 2 Hot)Dimensions (L x W): 155.7 x 25 mm (6.13 x 1 in.)Weight: 244g (8.6 oz)Finish: Dull Satin Nickel Royer R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone.
Product Specifications
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Size | 8 |
Brand | Royer |
Color | light |
Gender | male |
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