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[H3] Award Winning Ribbon Microphones
Royer Labs is dedicated to the art of the ribbon microphone.
In 1998 we introduced the R-121, the modern ribbon mic that reintroduced ribbon microphones to engineers worldwide and put ribbons on the map. Shortly after the R-121 we released the SF-12 stereo ribbon mic, followed by the R-122, the world's first phantom powered ribbon microphone. Then came the TEC Award winning R-122V tube ribbon microphone and the TEC Award winning Live Series ribbon mics for live use. In 2013, Royer received the coveted Technical Grammy Award for bringing ribbon microphones into mainstream recording around the world.
The microphone is the original ear in the recording process, the first and most influential part of the recording chain. Royer ribbon mics simply help you capture the most natural sounding recordings possible.
Every Royer is hand-made in the USA by craftsmen who are fanatical about building the best ribbon microphones in the world. Come inside and see what ribbon microphones can do for you.

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Royer’s R-series ribbon mics are known around the world for their warm, natural sound, exceptional midrange response and extreme toughness. Used on everything from electric guitars and trumpets to cellos and woodwinds, Royer R-series ribbon microphones are lifetime warranted and can handle SPL’s like ribbon mics never could before.

[H3] R-10 Ribbon Microphone
The new Royer R-10 utilizes our patented 3-layer protective wind screen system and an internally shock mounted transducer, and ships with a swivel mic mount and carrying case. It’s a great sounding ribbon mic at a price that makes it ideal for live stages and project studios. More

[H3] R-121 Ribbon Microphone
The R-121 ribbon microphone is our flagship microphone. It's everything a ribbon should be -warm, smooth, natural sounding. It's also tough as nails, lightweight, can handle high SPL's and live stage use, and comes with a lifetime warranty. Welcome to the new world of ribbon microphones! More

[H3] R-122 MKII Phantom Powered Ribbon Microphone
The R-122 MKII ribbon microphone continues in the lineage of our original R-122, the world's first phantom-powered active ribbon™ microphone. It delivers all of the warm, natural tone of our R-121, but with 13 dB more output, a switchable -15 dB pad, a switchable bass cut, and impedance matching circuitry that makes it compatible with virtually any mic preamplifier. More

[H3] R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone
The R-122V ribbon microphone is the world's first vacuum tube ribbon microphone. Originally developed in 2001 as a benchmark for testing R-122 designs against, the unique R-122V has evolved into a world class ribbon microphone with amazing depth and reach in the midrange frequencies and a lush-ness you'll need to hear for yourself to believe. More
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Royer’s SF-series ribbon microphones combine a warm, natural sound pickup with exceptional detail, nuance and dead-flat frequency response. Stereo SF-series mics are a go-to choice for drum overheads and are exquisite on piano and full orchestra pickup. The mono SF-2 has found its home in the classical arena where it gives extremely natural reproduction of strings, woodwinds and the like.

[H3] SF-2 Phantom Powered Ribbon Microphone
The SF-2 ribbon microphone is a phantom powered version of our original SF-1 ribbon microphone. Designed primarily for classical applications and acoustic instruments, the SF-2 combines high-quality audio performance with our exclusive active electronics for ribbon microphones. The SF-2's output of -38 dB puts its sensitivity on par with that of phantom powered condenser microphones, allowing it to be used with a wide variety of mic pre's regardless of gain characteristics. The unique electronics and custom designed FET's used in the SF-2 deliver ultra-quiet operation, with self-noise of lower than 18 dB. More

[H3] SF-12 Stereo Ribbon Microphone
The SF-12 ribbon microphone is an extremely natural sounding stereo ribbon microphone. With its flat frequency response and outstanding stereo separation and imaging, the SF-12 delivers you-are-there recordings like you've never heard before. More

[H3] SF-24 Phantom Powered Stereo Ribbon Microphone
The SF-24 ribbon microphone has all of the outstanding stereophonic capability and sonic performance of our award winning SF-12 stereo ribbon microphone, with the addition of condenser-level output and impedance matching circuitry. Designed to work with phantom power, the SF-24 makes preamplifier mismatches and gain-related noise a thing of the past. More

[H3] SF-24V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone
The SF-24V ribbon microphone is the pinnacle of our stereo ribbon microphone designs. With the inclusion of vacuum tube circuitry derived from our TEC Award winning R-122V, the SF-24V provides unmatched clarity, detail, midrange reach, and an airiness previously unknown to ribbon microphones. For orchestra, acoustic instruments and all critical stereo applications, the SF-24V is perfection. More
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The Live Series ribbon elements are 4-microns thick. While they held up better on the road than the standard 2.5-micron ribbons, high end frequencies were reduced. The R-10’s  2.5-micron ribbon element is so well protected by the built-in wind screen system and internal shock mounting, it holds up even betterthan Live Series microphones, while giving more highs and more nuanced transient response.
With our TEC Award winning Live Series ribbon microphones, you get greater durability from the ribbon element, allowing you to put ribbons anywhere on stage with complete confidence. Tame high-end harshness and bring Royer’s legendary smoothness, warmth and power to your live performances.

[H3] R-121 Live Ribbon Microphone
The R-121 Live is a ruggedized version of our popular R-121 ribbon microphone. The studio R-121 is tough and has been used on live performances for years, but the increased durability of the R-121 Live gives FOH engineers greater confidence in the ribbon standing up to life on the road. More

[H3] R-122 MKII Live Phantom Powered Ribbon Microphone
The R-122 Live is a road-optimized version of our phantom powered R-122 MKII ribbon microphone. The R-122 MKII Live's output is on par with phantom powered condenser mics, allowing long cable runs with minimal signal loss or RF pickup, and it produces the warm, natural sounds that only ribbon mics can deliver. More

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[H3] Royer Media Library
This Audio/Video library is a comprehensive collection of material featuring Royer Ribbon microphones on a variety of instruments, across many musical genres. With examples ranging from home studio recordings to GRAMMY winning recordings made in world-class studios, this library will help you learn what ribbon mics can do for you in your studio.
Feel free to browse the tabs below or, if you are looking for something specific, use the search bar on the right.
All audio examples are 16-bit CD quality or higher, so allow time for them to load. All video links go to HD versions of the videos.

ArtistMaterialEngineer, ProducerMicrophoneInstrumentGenreMedia
Recording Banjo with Ribbon MicsRecording Banjo with Ribbon MicrophonesMatt ColesR-121, R-122VBanjoBluegrass, countryVideo, Audio
Recording the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square & Millennial Choirs and Orchestras with RoyerRecording Choir and OrchestraJason GrahamR-121, R-122V, SF-2 SF-12 SF-24Orchestra, ChoirClassicalVideo, Audio
Recording Trumpet with Michael Bishop & CancerBlowsRecording Brass, Big Band and Orchestra Michael BishopR-121, R-122V, SF-2 SF-12 SF-24Trumpet, Brass, Big Band, Orchestra, Woodwinds, Strings, DrumsJazz, ClassicalVideo
The Royer dBooster dBooster demoShawn TubbsR-10Acoustic GuitarPopVideo
R-10 vs R-121 Quick Comparison Demo Video by Shawn TubbsComparisonShawn TubbsR-10, R-121Electric GuitarRock, PopVideo
Get to know the R-10 Ribbon MicrophoneTutorialJohn JenningsR-10Electric Guitar, Drums, Acoustic GuitarRock, PopVideo
Tim PierceElectric Guitar tutorialTim PierceR-122VElectric GuitarRock, Pop, R&BVideo
Kevin MadiganVideo interviewKevin Madigan, Carl Lewis R-121, R10Live Electric GuitarRock, PopVideo
Royer Factory TourFactory Tour of Royer LabsRick PerrottaAllN/AN/AVideo
Andrew Synowiecinterview, Ribbons OnlyAndrew SynowiecR-122MKIIAcoustic guitar, Dobro, Ukulele, Bouzouki, 12-sting, Nylon and moreAcousticVideo, Audio
Greg WellsInterviewGreg WellsR-122V, SF-24, R-121Guitars, Drums. StringsRock, PopVideo
Richard Chycki Recording DreamtheaterInterviewRichard ChyckiR-121Guitars, DrumsRockVideo
Maja and David - Fiddle and Foot PercussionFull MixDan Akney, Nathan HeironimusSF-2Fiddle, Food PercussionFolkVideo
DarlingsideFull MixDan Akney, Nathan HeironimusSF-2, R-122VAcoustic Guitar, Cello, Violin, VocalsFolkVideo
Camellia City Flute ChoirRibbons OnlyFrank BevansSF-2, SF-24VFluteClassical
R-122 MKII Tests - Electric Guitar & DobroRibbons OnlyMichael Wagener, Randy KohrsR-122 MKIIElectric Guitar, DobroRock, CountryVideo
Rachel Barton PineRibbons OnlySteven Epstein, Bill MayloneSF-2ViolinClassicalVideo
Johnny HawthornFull MixCharley PollardR-121Electric GuitarRockAudio
Adam Del MonteRibbons OnlyR-122VAcoustic Guitar, Classical
GuitarClassicalVideo
Alan
Meyerson (Scoring Engineer)Full MixAlan MeyersonR-122VWoodwindsClassical, ScoringAudio
Allen
ToussaintFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksKevin Killen, Joe HenrySF-24, R-122VPiano, Standup Bass, Upright
BassJazzAudio
Amalia StephensonRibbons OnlyRichard DobsonR-121Vocals, Acoustic GuitarTraditionalAudio
Andy Georges Isolated Ribbon TracksDusty WakemanR-121Electric GuitarRock, BluesAudio
Andy Georges Full MixAndy GeorgesSF-24Acoustic Guitar, Baritone
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Home Recording, PercussionRock, FolkAudio
Ann
Labounsky & David CraigheadRibbons OnlyDr. Fred BashourSF-12Pipe OrganClassicalAudio
Arturo
Sandoval Full Mix, EducationalR-122, SF-24Trumpet, Piano, BrassJazzVideo
Arturo
Sandoval Full MixAl Schmitt, Gary Grant, Arturo
SandovalR-121, R-122, SF-12Big Band, Brass, Drum Overhead,
Drums,  Trombone, TrumpetJazzAudio, Photos, Video
Backward R-121 SamplesFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksVariousR-121 VariousVariousAudio
Balkan Babes Ribbons OnlyRussell DawkinsSF-12ChoirWorldAudio, Photos
Ben SolleeFull MixStephen SchauerR-122Vocals, CelloFolk, R&BVideo
blink-182Full MixSean O'Dwyer, Jerry FinnR-121PianoRockAudio, Photos
Brian SetzerFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksJohn Holbrook, Dave DarlingR-121Electric Guitars, Big BandRock, RockabillyAudio
Brian SetzerFull mixJimbo NealR-121, SF-24Big Band, Electric Guitar, Drums, BrassRock, RockabillyVideo
CalexicoFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksCraig SchumacherR-122VCello, Acoustic GuitarAmericana, Tex-Mex, IndieAudio
California
Wind Orchestra Ribbons OnlyJohn La GrouR-121Woodwinds, LiveClassicalAudio
CanaanFull MixKyle Homme, Shawn SullivanR-121Acoustic Guitar, Drums, VocalsPopAudio
ChlorineFull MixMatt HydeR-121Electric GuitarsRockAudio
Coal ChamberFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksRoss HogarthR-121Drum Room, Drums, Electric
Guitar, Electric Guitar-Heavy RockHard RockAudio, Photos
Coro Stella AlpinaRibbons OnlyMarco Olivotto, Heliut BlaisSF-12Choir, VocalsClassicalAudio
CyriusFull MixBruce SwedienR-121, SF-12Percussion, Congas, TimbalesWorldAudio, Photos
DevotchKaFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksCraig SchumacherR-122VStrings, ViolinIndie Folk, Indie RockAudio
Diana KrallFull MixAl Schmitt, Tommy LiPumaR-121Electric Guitar, Electric
Guitar-JazzJazzAudio
Dicky SimmsRibbons OnlyDusty WakemanSF-12, R-121PianoBluesAudio, Photos
Dirty Dozen Brass Band 1Full Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksClint Bennett, Anthony Marinelli,
Shawn AmosR-121, R-122Brass,Drums, Percussion,,
Saxophone, Sousaphone, Tuba, VocalsNew Orleans Brass BandAudio, Photos
Dirty Dozen Brass Band 2Full Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksClint Bennett, Anthony Marinelli,
Shawn AmosR-121, R-122, SF-12Brass,  Electric Guitar, Sousaphone, Trombone,
Trumpet, TubaNew Orleans Brass BandAudio, Photos
Eliane
EliasFull MixBruce SwedienSF-24Shaker, PercussionJazz, BrazilianAudio
Fab recording
Will KnoxFull MixFabR-121, R-122, R-122V, SF-24, SF-2Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Drum
Overhead, Drums, Fiddle, Kick Drum, Standup Bass, Tom-Toms, Upright Bass,
ViolinFolkVideo
Fiach and TradalsaRibbons OnlyChristyR-121Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, BassCelticAudio
Foghorn StringbandFull MixStephen SchauerSF-24Acoustic Guitar, Fiddle,
Mandolin, Upright Bass, ViolinBluegrassVideo
Gayle LevantRibbons OnlyJohn Richards and Travis DickersonSF-12, SF-1HarpClassicalAudio
Gordon GoodwinFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksTommy Vicari, Gordon GoodwinR-121, SF-24Big Band, Brass, Saxophone,
TrumpetJazzAudio
Hans ZimmerRibbons OnlyAlan Meyerson, Hans ZimmerSF-12Orchestra, Cello, ClarinetSoundtrackAudio
Holly Brook (Skylar Grey)Full MixRoss HogarthR-122CelloRock, PopAudio
Holly ColeFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksGeorge SearaSF-24, R-122Piano, Acoustic GuitarJazzAudio
Jamie Laval
& Ashley BroderFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksJay ManneschmidtR-122V, SF-24Violin, Mandolin, FiddleFolk, CelticAudio, Photos
JewelFull MixMichael O'Reilly, Arif MardinR-121Electric Guitar, Orchestra,
Pedal Steel GuitarPopAudio
Jim CoxRibbons OnlyTommy VicariSF-12PianoBoogie-Woogie, SoundtrackAudio
Jim LauderdaleFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksRandy KohrsR-121Acoustic Guitar, DobroCountry, AmericanaAudio
Joby Baker
and Scott SheerinRibbons OnlyRussell DawkinsSF-12Saxophone, PianoClassical, JazzAudio
Jodi EnglishIsolated Ribbon TrackLes CamachoR-121Kick Drum, DrumsRockAudio
Joe ChiccarelliRibbons OnlyJoe ChiccarelliSF-12StringsClassicalAudio
John JenningsEducational Microphone TechniqueJeff GrossR-121Acoustic Guitar, ComparisonsFolkAudio
John MarchRibbons OnlyJohn MarchR-121Acoustic Guitar, Electric
Guitar, Home RecordingBluesAudio
John ThomasRibbons OnlyDusty WakemanR-121, SF-12Acoustic GuitarsFolk, AmericanaAudio, Photos
Jonathan MerkelRibbons OnlyJonathan MerkelR-122VElectric Guitar, Home RecordingHard RockVideo
Keith Urban
LIVEFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksSteve Law, Jason SpenceSF-24DrumsCountry, Country RockAudio, Photos
Kevin
ShepardIsolated Ribbon TracksRoger SummersR-121, SF-12, SF-1Drum Overhead, Drums, Kick DrumRockAudio, Photos
Kings XFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksMichel WagenerR-121Electric Guitars, Electric
Guitar-Heavy RockHard RockAudio, Photos, Video
LAGQFull MixRobert FriedrichR-122V, R-121Acoustic Guitar, FluteBrazilian, WorldAudio, Photos, Video
Larry DavidIsolated Ribbon TracksDavid PearlmanSF-12B-3BluesAudio
Les GoFull MixBruce SwedienR-121, SF-12Percussion, Hammer DulcimerWorld PopAudio
Lily
Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee OrchestraRibbons OnlyCraig Brock, Tom RoyerR-121Brass, Drum Room, Drums, Big
BandJazzAudio
LoudmouthFull MixJoe Barresi, Allen Sides, Johnny
K, John SullivanR-121Drum Room, Electric Guitar,
Electric Guitar-Heavy RockRockAudio
Lukas
Rossi and Kenny AronoffFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksRoss HogarthR-121, R-122, R-122V, SF-24Drum Overhead, Drum Room, Drums,
Electric Guitar,Rock, PopVideo
Malcolm
McNabFull MixGary GrantR-122, SF-24Brass, French Horn, Trombone,
TrumpetJazzAudio
Mark HoldawayRibbons OnlyTim WeedR-122VKalimba, PercussionWorldAudio, Photos
Mark KnopflerFull MixChuck AinlayR-121Electric GuitarsRock, PopAudio
Marshall RuffinFull MixStephen SchauerR-122Vocals, Acoustic GuitarAmericana, FolkVideo
Marshall
Ruffin and Ben SolleeFull MixStephen SchauerR-122Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, CelloAmericana, GospelVideo
Marvelous 3Full MixJerry Finn, Butch Walker, Joe
McGrathR-121Electric GuitarsRockAudio
Matchbox Twenty LIVEFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksJim EbdonR-121LiveLive, Electric GuitarsRock, PopAudio, Photos
Melissa
EtheridgeFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksRoss HogarthR-121Drum Room, Drums, Electric
GuitarRock, PopAudio, Photos
Michael DeTempleRibbons OnlyMichael DeTempleR-121Vocals, Banjo, Acoustic GuitarFolk, BluegrassAudio
Michel ColombierRibbons OnlySteve DurkeeSF-12StringsClassicalAudio
Monster MagnetFull MixRandy Staub, Matt HydeR-121Drum Room, Drums, Electric
GuitarHard RockAudio
Paul CantelonRibbons OnlyRussell DawkinsSF-12PianoClassical, SoundtrackAudio
Paul GalbraithFull MixAl SchmittR-122VClassical Guitar, Acoustic
GuitarClassicalAudio, Photos
Pirates of the
CaribbeanRibbons OnlyAlan MeyersonR-122VDrums OverheadSoundtrackAudio, Photos
PoulencFull MixTony Faulkner, Jeremy HayesSF-24Piano, FluteClassicalAudio
R-101 ComparisonsIsolated Ribbon TrackJoe BarresiR-101Electric Guitars, RockAudio, Photos
Rafael
Manriguez and Quique CruzFull MixBrian KnaveR-121ViolinWorldAudio
Randy KohrsRibbons Only, EducationalRandy KohrsR-122Dobro, BanjoCountry, BluegrassVideo
Rascal
FlattsFull MixJustin Niebank, Dan HuffR-121Electric GuitarsRock, CountryAudio
Ray
Charles and Norah Jones with Billy PrestonFull MixTerry Howard, Al SchmittR-122, SF-12, R-121B3, Electric Guitar, Electric
Guitar-Jazz, Organ, PianoR&B, PopVideo
Richard
GalliannoFull MixCharlie Paakkari, Richard
GalliannoSF-24Piano, AccordionJazzAudio, Photos
Rick TrevinoRibbons OnlyDave McNair, Steve BerlinSF-12Classical Guitar, Acoustic
GuitarClassicalAudio
Robert CrayFull MixDon Smith, Steve JordanR-121Electric Guitars, VocalsBluesAudio
Robert
Friedrich and The San Diego SymphonyFull Mix, Isolated tracksRobert FriedrichR-122, R-122V, SF-24Orchestra, Piano, Strings,
Video, WoodwindsClassicalVideo
Roger Wojahn
& Scott WojahnFull MixSteve KempsterR-121, SF-12Drum Overhead, Drums, Electric
Guitar, Percussion, ViolinWorldAudio
Ross
HogarthIsolated Ribbon TracksRoss HogarthR-121Bongo, Drum Overhead, Drum Room,
Drums, Electric Guitar, Electric Guitar-Heavy Rock, Percussion, ShakerRockAudio
Ross Hogarth
and Tim PierceRibbons Only, EducationalR-121, R-122, R-122V, SF-24Electric Guitar, Electric
Guitar-Heavy Rock, Electric Guitar-Jazz, Electric Guitar-RockRock, Blues, Heavy Rock, PopVideo
Shawn
SullivanIsolated Ribbon TrackShawn SullivanR-121Acoustic GuitarPop, FolkAudio
Sixpence
None The RicherFull MixRuss Long, Steve TaylorR-121Electric Guitars, CelloPop, Rock, Christian RockAudio
SlashIsolated Ribbon TrackJim MitchellR-121Electric GuitarRockAudio
Sonny
Landreth LIVEFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksTony DaigleR-121Live, Electric GuitarsBlues, RockAudio, Photos
Stephen
BrutonFull Mix and Isolated Ribbon
TracksRoss Hogarth, Stephen BrutonR-121, R-122B3, Drum Room, Drums, Electric
Guitar, Harmonica, Resonator GuitarRock, BluesAudio
Steve AlbiniMicrophone ComparisonsSteve AlbiniR-121Acoustic Guitar, Comparison,
Drums, Electric Guitar, Electric Guitar-Rock, Saxophone, TrumpetRock, Jazz, FolkAudio
String QuartetIsolated Ribbon TrackJoe ChiccarelliSF-12Cello, Comparison, Strings,
ViolinClassicalAudio
String
QuartetMicrophone ComparisonsRon SearlesR-122, R-122V, SF-24, Schoeps
CMC6-UCello, Comparison, Strings,
ViolinClassicalAudio, Photos
Teddy
Andreas and Bruce WatsonRibbons OnlyNeil CitronR-121Acoustic Guitar, AccordionPop, FolkAudio
The
Carl Verheyen BandFull MixShawn SullivanR-121, SF-12Drum Room, Drums, Electric
GuitarBlues, RockAudio
The
Quincy Jones - Sammy Nestico OrchestraFull MixTommy Vicari, Quincy Jones, Sammy
Nestico, Jerry HeyR-121Big Band, Brass, Trombone,
TrumpetJazzAudio
The Wailin' JennysRibbons OnlySteve Barker, Peter CutlerSF-24, R-122Vocals, Bodhran, Acoustic
Guitars, PercussionFolkAudio
Tim WeedFull MixJeff Rodenkirch, Phil Lipman, Tim
WeedR-122BanjoAmericana, Bluegrass, JazzAudio
Tony FurtadoFull MixDusty WakemanR-121, SF-12Acoustic Guitar, Drum Room,  Electric GuitarAmericana, RockAudio
Treble
ChargerFull MixMatt HydeR-121Electric GuitarsRockAudio
Ukrainian
Radio and Television OrchestraRibbons OnlyRussell DawkinsSF-12Brass, Cello, Clarinet, French
Horn, Orchestra, Percussion, Standup Bass, Strings, Upright Bass, Violin,
WoodwindsClassicalAudio
Winona ZelenkaRibbons onlyRon SearlesR-122, R-122VCelloClassicalVideo
YAMAHA C-7 GRAND PIANORibbons OnlyNorbert PutnamSF-12PianoClassicalAudio
YAMAHA C-7 GRAND PIANORibbons OnlyNorbert PutnamSF-12PianoClassicalAudio
[H3] About Royer Labs
Royer Labs is dedicated to the art of the ribbon microphone. In 1998, the R-121 launched and brought ribbon microphones back to mainstream recording. At Royer, it's all about attention to detail and quality. Every Royer is hand-made in the USA by craftsmen who are fanatical about building the best ribbon microphones in the world.

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[H2] R-12 Active Ribbon Microphone
[H3]  The legacy continues…
Ideal for both studio recording and live sound applications, the Royer R-12 active ribbon microphone delivers outstanding performance on electric and acoustic stringed instruments, vocals, brass, pianos and organs, as well as drums and percussion instruments at an easily affordable price point.
The R-12 is capable of extremely natural sound acquisition, making the microphone an exceptional choice for capturing an audio source just like it sounds to the ear with extraordinary sonic accuracy. Royer ribbons have always been known for their ability to deliver a warm sound capable of capturing the elusive nuances of the original performance. R-12 takes this capability to the next level.
Of particular note, the R-12 uses the same 2.5 micron ribbon element found in the company’s legendary R-121 microphone. This feature delivers Royer’s well-known high SPL (Sound Pressure Level) capabilities measured at 160dB @ 1kHz. With its switchable -15dB pad, the R-12 can deliver excellent headroom for louder program material such as drums and dimed electric guitars. This important feature eliminates any potential for headroom-related distortion on even the loudest sound sources.
Another notable feature of the new R-12 microphone is its onboard active electronic circuitry, which significantly increases output level for quieter sound sources such as acoustic instruments and vocals. R-12’s active electronics consistently put a perfect load on the ribbon element, enabling the microphone to deliver its full sonic potential.
The R-12 is also outfitted with a switchable High Pass filter precisely tuned to reduce low end proximity buildup, making this microphone a perfect choice for capturing louder vocal performances and close-miking of instruments and loudspeaker cabinets.
Completing its rich feature set, the R-12 houses an internally shock-mounted ribbon transducer, which helps to protect the ribbon element while also reducing handling noise. Combined with its built-in triple-layer wind screen, the microphone’s ribbon is effectively protected against plosives and other wind-related noise.
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R-12 FEATURES
• Same ribbon element as the R-121
• Internal transducer shock mount
• Built-in triple layer windscreen
• 15dB Pad and high pass filter switches
• Comes with a mic mount and hard-shell carrying case.
• Available in matched pairs.

RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
• Close miking in the studio and on live stages
• Electric & acoustic guitars
• Drum overheads, kick drum (see manual for position), room miking
• Percussion instruments
• Brass, horn sections
• Strings - solo & sections
• Acoustic piano
• Vocals
Acoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient with active electronics
Polar Pattern:  Figure-8
Generating Element:  2.5-micron aluminum ribbon
Magnets:  Rare Earth Neodymium (Grade 52)
Frequency Response:  30 – 15,000Hz +/- 3dB
Sensitivity:  -36dB (re. 1V/pa)
Switchable Pad:  -15dB
Switchable Bass Cut:  100Hz (6dB per octave)
Self-Noise:  < 16dB
Output Impedance: 200 ohms, balanced
Output Connector:  Male XLR 3-pin (Pin-2 hot)
Rated Load Impedance: 1k-Ohms, minimum
Maximum SPL:  > 160dB @ 1kHz, > 135dB @ 30Hz
Power Requirements:  48-Volt Phantom Power
Supply Current:  4mA
Dimensions: Length including mounting base: 8 1/4” (209.5mm) x 1 3/8” (35mm)
Weight: 462 grams (16.3oz)
Accessories:  Microphone Holder, Mic Sock, Carrying Case
Microphone Warranty:  10-year full warranty coverage on materials, workmanship, and finishes to the original owner.
Ribbon Element Warranty:  First re-ribbon free to the original owner within one year of purchase.

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