Description
Royer R-122 MKII Active Ribbon Microphone is an active ribbon microphone with phantom powered circuitry for high output and impedance matching. It adds a -15 dB pad for more headroom and a bass cut filter that reduces proximity effect and bass below 100 Hz.
Specifications
| SKU | HL01753726 |
|---|---|
| Model | R-122 MKII |
| Type | Active ribbon microphone |
| Electronics | Phantom powered circuitry provides high output and impedance matching |
| Pad | -15 dB pad before the mic’s electronics gives more headroom when activated |
| Bass cut | Bass cut filter reduces proximity effect and bass below 100 Hz when activated |
| SPL handling | High SPL capabilities |
| Distortion | No distortion up to maximum SPL rating |
| Noise | Extremely low residual noise |
| Heat and humidity | Ribbon element is not affected by heat or humidity |
| Response | Absence of high frequency phase distortion |
| Sensitivity | Equal sensitivity from front or back of element |
| Frequency response | Consistent frequency response regardless of distance |
| Rear side | Rear side of mic records slightly brighter when three feet or closer to sound source |
Common questions
Does the Royer R-122 MKII need phantom power?
Yes. The Royer R-122 MKII has phantom powered circuitry that provides high output and impedance matching.
Does the Royer R-122 MKII have a pad?
Yes. The Royer R-122 MKII has a -15 dB pad before the electronics that gives more headroom when activated.
Does the Royer R-122 MKII have a bass cut?
Yes. The Royer R-122 MKII has a bass cut filter that reduces proximity effect and bass below 100 Hz when activated.
Do both sides of the Royer R-122 MKII sound the same?
The Royer R-122 MKII has equal sensitivity from front or back, and the rear side records slightly brighter when three feet or closer to the sound source.
Is the Royer R-122 MKII affected by heat or humidity?
No. The ribbon element in the Royer R-122 MKII is not affected by heat or humidity.
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