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Royer R-122V - Tube Ribbon Microphone

by Royer
£3,650.40 inc. vat
£3,042.00 ex. vat
SKU SROYR122V
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Royer R-122V - Tube Ribbon Microphone

The Royer R-122V is a vacuum tube ribbon microphone with a high output level meaning it can be used with most preamps comfortably unlike passive ribbon microphones which require preamps with a lot of gain. 

Featuring the same large-ribbon transducer as the R-121 and R-122, the addition of the high voltage vacuum tube provides more headroom and translates sonically into unmatched clarity and detail, along with the ability to handle very high SPLs. 

The R-122V will sound great on the same sources as the R-121 and R-122 such as electric guitar and brass, but the extra output makes is great for classical recordings on woodwinds, strings, percussion, brass, room, and even the Decca Tree. 

A low-noise, triode-connected military grade 5840 vacuum tube is included and the dedicated power supply helps if long cable runs are required.

Royer R-122V Features

  • 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

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

Royer R-122V Specifications

  • 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 @ 20 Hz
  • 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 (10.9 oz )
  • Finish: Dull Satin Nickel/Matte Black Chrome optional