Royer R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Mic
The Spiel
The R-122V is the pinnacle of the R-Series line, a world class tube ribbon microphone exhibiting unparalleled richness, depth and detail, particularly in the midrange frequencies. With a lushness that has to be heard to be truly appreciated, the R-122V offers the ultimate in ribbon microphone performance for those who insist on the very best.
Recording with the R-122V is a revelation. The realism, warmth, openness and detail have to be experienced to be believed. Asked to describe the R-122V's sound, a prominent Los Angeles based engineer said "You combine what's best about the R-121 and R-122 into one mic, sprinkle fairy dust all over it, and you have an R-122V." Not technical, but well put.
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
- 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
