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R-121L-MP
Art.-Nr.: R-121-L-MP
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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

Live Ribbon Microphone Matched Pair

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 the road for years, but the increased durability of the R-121 Live gives FOH engineers greater confidence in the ribbon standing up to the rigors of the road.

The R-121 Live's output level is comparable to a dynamic mic, and it delivers the warm, realistic tone that only a ribbon mic can. Along with its smooth, natural response, the R-121 Live virtually eliminates the shrill high-end often associated with live guitars and brass. Push up the faders and there's the instrument in all its fullness and natural glory, minus the peaky highs that FOH and Monitor engineers spend so much of their careers fighting.

The R-121 Live is visually differentiated by its red logo. The ribbon element thickness is increased from 2.5 microns to 4-microns, giving the microphone greater durability and a slightly reduced high end response. Highs are often rolled off in live performances, but due to the R-121 Live's exceptionally smooth high frequency response, it needs far less eq'ing than is usually required with condenser and dynamic microphones.

Product Details

  • High SPL Capabilities
  • 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
  • Matched Pair
Acoustic Operating Principle
Electrodynamic pressure gradient
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Generating Element
4-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)
Dimensions
156 mm L, 25mm W (6.13" L, 1" W) Weight: 244g (8.6 oz) Finish: Dull Satin Nickel/Matte Black Chrome optional
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