Royer labs R 121
The Royer labs R-121 is a studio ribbon microphone.
the world's first ribbon microphone to be radically redesigned and the model that reintroduced ribbon microphones to engineers around the world.
The R-121 offers all the warmth and natural sound that experienced engineers have long sought in ribbon microphones, but in a compact, lightweight, high-output, shock-resistant package that was not available in ribbon microphones before the R-121.
The Royer R-121 is destined to become one of the classic microphones of the 21st century".
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
Recommended Applications electric guitar amps, drum overheads, percussion instruments, brass and woodwinds, horn sections, acoustic piano, acoustic guitar, harp, solo strings, string sections, choirs and orchestras, commercial broadcast, voice over
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)
Weight 8.6 oz (244g)
Euroguitar Reference : 8320