Royer R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone

The R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone is Royer’s top model. Here, the well-known and loved sound of Royer’s ribbon microphones is combined with tubes, thus achieving a completely sublime warmth combined with clarity and air. The R-122V is the absolute best in ribbon microphones. NB, it is a good idea to purchase the Sling-Shock RSM-SS1 as seen in the last picture.   Specifications

• 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
• Acoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient with vacuum tube
• electronics.
• Vacuum Tube: JAN mil-spec 5840W pentode wired in triode configuration
• Polar Pattern: Figure-8
• Generating Element: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon
• Magnets: Rare Earth Neodymium
• Frequency Response: 30 -15,000 Hz +/- 3dB
• Sensitivity: -36 dB (re. 1v/pa +/- 1 dB)
• Self-Noise:< 18 dB
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms, balanced
• Rated Load Impedance: 1 K-Ohm
• Maximum SPL:> 135dB SPL @ 20Hz
• Power Requirements: Plate supply: 135 VDC @2ma, Filament supply: 6 VDC@ 150ma from dedicated power supply.
• Dimensions: 206mm L, 25mm W (8 1/8″ L, 1″ W).
• Weight: 300g (10.9oz)
• Finish: Dull Satin Nickel/Matte Black Chrome optional

Applications

• Orchestral miking, close and distant
• Strings – solo & sections
• Acoustic Piano, Harp, etc.
• Electric Guitar
• Acoustic Guitar
• Vocals, Commercial Broadcast, Voice Over
• Brass, Horn Sections
• Drum Overheads, Room Miking
• Percussion Instruments