R-122V | R-122-V

R-122V

Art.-Nr.: R-122-V

Royer Labs was formed in 1998 to bring David Royer's unique, modern ribbon microphone designs to the world. When the California based company first opened doors, ribbon mics had been largely forgotten, but the R-121 and SF-12 quickly captured the imagination of recording enthusiasts around the world. This new generation of ribbon microphones proved to be a perfect match to the rise in popularity of digital recording, as engineers rediscovered the warmth, analog feel and smooth sound of ribbons. Today Royer Labs provides a comprehensive range of ribbon microphones for recording, live, and other professional applications, which are popular in recording studios and on stages all around the globe.

Overview

Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone

The R-122V is the pinnacle of our R-Series line, a world class tube ribbon microphone exhibiting unparalleled richness, depth and detail, particularly in the midrange frequencies. With a lushness that has to be heard to be truly appreciated, the R-122V offers the ultimate in ribbon microphone performance for those who insist on the very best.

The R-122V takes the Royer-pioneered concept of active ribbon microphone technology to an unprecedented level by incorporating vacuum tube electronics into the same proven transducer system used in the venerable R-121 and R-122 ribbon microphones. The high operating voltage of the vacuum tube provides headroom far beyond that available from a standard phantom power supply. Sonically this translates into unmatched clarity, detail and airiness, along with the ability to handle brute SPL levels without flinching.

Product Details

Vacuum tube electronics provide high output capability, optimal impedance to the ribbon element and low output impedance
Extremely low self-noise
Operates from a dedicated power supply
High SPL capabilities for electric guitar and percussion instruments
Absence of high-frequency peaks, ringing and phase shifts
Ribbon element unaffected by impedance/load, heat or humidity
Very low magnetic leakage
Equal sensitivity from front or back of element
Consistent frequency response regardless of distance
Rear side of mic records slightly brighter when three feet or closer to sound source

Electrodynamic pressure gradient with vacuum tube electronics

JAN mil-spec 5840W pentode wired in triode configuration

Figure-8

2.5-micron aluminum ribbon

Rare Earth Neodymium

30 - 15,000 Hz +/- 3dB

-36 dB (re. 1v/pa +/- 1 dB)

< 18 dB

200 Ohms, balanced

1 K-Ohm

>135dB SPL @ 20 Hz

Plate supply: 135 VDC @2ma, Filament supply: 6 VDC@ 150ma from dedicated power supply.

206mm L, 25mm W (8 1/8 " L, 1" W).

300g (10.9 oz )

Dull Satin Nickel/Matte Black Chrome optional