The R-121 is Royer's flagship ribbon and the mic plenty of engineers reach for first on a guitar cabinet. It is hand-built in Burbank, California, around a 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon, and it handles more than 160 dB at 1 kHz, so it can sit right up on a loud amp or a horn section.
Royer's offset-ribbon design gives it two voices: the back of the mic is brighter than the front when you work it close, so flipping it is a tone control. There are no active electronics to overload. Beyond guitar, Royer puts it on brass, drum rooms, percussion and piano.
It comes in Royer's protective wood case with a mic sock, and carries Royer's lifetime warranty to the original owner.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECS
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: -47 dBv Re. 1v/pa
Output Impedance: 300 Ohms @ 1K (nominal)
Rated Load Impedance: >1500 Ohms @ 300 Ohms
Maximum SPL: >160dB @ 1kHz, >135dB @ 20Hz
Output Connector: Male XLR 3 pin (Pin 2 Hot)
Dimensions: 155.7mm L, 25mm W (6.13" L, 1" W)
Weight: 244g (8.6 oz)
IN THE BOX
Accessories: Protective wood case, mic sock
Warranty: Lifetime to original owner
