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With its unmistakably smooth top end, rich midrange, and deep low frequencies, the R-122V is trusted by top engineers for its ability to capture source material with both character and precision.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Vacuum tube mono ribbon microphone with external power supply<\/li>\n<li>Classic ribbon tone with extended output and harmonic warmth<\/li>\n<li>Extremely low self-noise and high headroom<\/li>\n<li>Figure-8 polar pattern with excellent off-axis rejection<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, strings, piano, and ambient miking<\/li>\n<li>Internally shock-mounted ribbon transducer for reliability<\/li>\n<li>Hand-built in Burbank, California, USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Technical Specifications:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Transducer Type:<\/strong> Vacuum Tube Ribbon Velocity Microphone<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vacuum Tube:<\/strong> JAN 5840W<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phantom Power:<\/strong> Not required (external PSU included)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency Response:<\/strong> 30 Hz - 15 kHz \u00b13 dB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polar Pattern:<\/strong> Figure-8<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sensitivity:<\/strong> -36 dBv\/Pa (15.8 mV\/Pa)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Output Impedance:<\/strong> 200 Ohms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max SPL:<\/strong> 135 dB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self Noise:<\/strong> Extremely low (tube circuit)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Supply:<\/strong> External PSU with multi-pin cable and XLR output<\/li>\n<li><strong>Output Connector:<\/strong> 7-pin to XLR breakout<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 206 mm x 25 mm (8.1\u2033 x 1\u2033)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 483 g (17 oz)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What's Included:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 x Royer R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone<\/li>\n<li>1 x External Power Supply<\/li>\n<li>1 x Multi-pin Cable and XLR Breakout Cable<\/li>\n<li>1 x Adjustable Microphone Mount<\/li>\n<li>1 x Protective Sleeve<\/li>\n<li>1 x Rugged Aluminium Carrying Case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why Choose the R-122V?<\/h3>\n<p>The Royer R-122V is the ultimate mono ribbon microphone for engineers who demand the highest level of detail, warmth, and musicality. 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