Description
Royer R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone is a ribbon microphone with vacuum tube electronics that give high output capability, optimal impedance to the ribbon element and low output impedance. It has extremely low self-noise, handles high SPL from electric guitar and percussion, and operates from a dedicated power supply.
Specifications
| SKU | HL01753727 |
|---|---|
| Model | R-122V |
| Type | Vacuum tube ribbon microphone |
| Electronics | Vacuum tube electronics provide high output capability, optimal impedance to the ribbon element and low output impedance |
| Self-noise | Extremely low self-noise |
| Power | Operates from a dedicated power supply |
| SPL handling | High SPL capabilities for electric guitar and percussion instruments |
| Response | Absence of high-frequency peaks, “ringing” and phase shifts |
| Ribbon element | Unaffected by impedance/load, heat or humidity |
| Magnetic leakage | Very low magnetic leakage |
| 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
How is the Royer R-122V powered?
The Royer R-122V has vacuum tube electronics and operates from a dedicated power supply.
Is the Royer R-122V a tube microphone?
Yes. The Royer R-122V is a ribbon microphone with vacuum tube electronics for high output capability and low output impedance.
Can the Royer R-122V handle loud guitar amps and drums?
Yes. The Royer R-122V has high SPL capabilities for electric guitar and percussion instruments.
Do both sides of the Royer R-122V sound the same?
The Royer R-122V 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-122V affected by heat or humidity?
No. The ribbon element in the Royer R-122V is unaffected by impedance or load, heat or humidity.
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