Royer R-122 MKII Active Ribbon Microphone

Description

Royer has enhanced one of their most popular ribbon mics with the Royer R-122 MKII Active Ribbon Microphone. This version packs the same impressive output and flexibility as the original R-122, with the addition of a 15dB pad and a bass roll-off switch. Now you can record even the loudest sound sources without worrying about overload and distortion. And you can use the R-122 MKII's proximity effect to your advantage while also cutting out mud and rumble with the switchable filter. Sweetwater has always been impressed with Royer ribbon microphones, and the enhancements in the R-122 MKII active ribbon microphone make it an amazing solution for any stage or studio task.

The R-122 MKII is a compact, monaural, phantom powered ribbon microphone. Sonically similar to Royer's R-121, the R-122 MKII exhibits a flat frequency response and a well balanced panoramic sound field, but it is 13dB more sensitive, its transient response is faster and its electronics provide an optimum load to the ribbon element at all times. Like the R-121, the R-122 MKII's ability to withstand high SPLs makes it ideal for applications that were previously considered off limits to ribbon microphones.

Key Features:

• Active electronics provide high output capability, optimal impedance
• Switchable 15dB pad and bass roll-off for maximum recording flexibility
• 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
• Equal sensitivity from front and back of element
• Requires +48V phantom power