Using the front side, it almost made the guitar sound like a Fender Strat by pulling up the body so much. trailer <<9E8E5BBDD75B4720BD591BE56ED2EC16>]/Prev 747536>> startxref 0 %%EOF 57 0 obj <>stream Its ability to withstand 135 dB SPL @ 30 Hz makes it ideal for applications that were previously considered off limits to ribbon microphones. 0000005894 00000 n The Royer R-121 Live is a live-sound specific version of the radically redesigned ribbon microphone and Royer's flagship product, the R-121. 0000002008 00000 n Summary of Contents for royer R-121 Page 1 The heart of the R-121 is its low mass, 2.5-micron, pure (99.99%) aluminum ribbon element. The rear side is equally sensitive but brighter (and less able to handle high SPL). Like most ribbons, the Royer R-121's pattern is figure 8, its sensitivity is roughly equal to a good dynamic mic, and it exhibits a warm, realistic tone and flat frequency response. Did we get anything wrong on this page? Like most ribbons, the Royer R-121 Live's pattern is figure 8, its … 0000023935 00000 n 0000005310 00000 n Note that the design of the mic, in which parts of the ribbon housing extend beyond the diameter of the body (giving the mic its characteristic “ears”), appears to be based on an early ribbon mic design by Bang & Olufsen, the Beomic BM3 (designed in 1955). 0000437174 00000 n The Royer Labs R-121 is also known as: 121, R121, R-121L. Vc�U��.� 0000024201 00000 n %PDF-1.4 %���� Title: R-121… 0000002245 00000 n I use them on virtually any source apart from vocals where I'm slightly nervous of putting them anywhere near the vocalists mouth in case they blow on the ribbon! ROYER R-121 Ribbon-Velocity Studio Microphone The R-121 is a thoroughly modern ribbon microphone designed for today's studio and live environments, exhibiting a flat frequency response and well balanced, panoramic sound field. The R-121 redefined ribbon microphones so completely that Recording Magazine wrote: “…the Royer R-121 is destined to become one of the classic microphones of the 21st century.” Like many of the best classic ribbon mics, the R-121 has a figure-8 pattern, output level comparable to a dynamic mic, and a warm, realistic tone and flat frequency response. 0000332773 00000 n The figure-eight pick-up pattern allows the R-121 to be addressed from either side with equal sensitivity. 34 0 obj <> endobj xref 34 24 0000000016 00000 n The Royer R-121 is a passive ribbon microphone with an innovative offset ribbon placement that gives the two sides of the microphone distinct features and sound. Click the 'X' at the top right corner to dismiss this window! The ribbon element is made of pure aluminum and is 2.5 microns thick, and is tuned to about 40Hz. ��CzZ+p/���jξoA�?�����i��g��B�H͢*�֙��y�m������>b�������"��"[���*Xٳ� Ƕk���ꉭ7 ��n�Eװ�. h�b``e``vg`f`>� Ā B�@���!�#ȭi�ˈ�p�����`w ��qGGX�� +��t��`I���R� W�~0(}`���Wt`���)Ps�_�mM�{�!���'N���� !�x�!b�"w�lF > ` L[! 0000006860 00000 n Royer mics are the standard bearers for ribbon microphones and the R-121 is the daddy of them all. 0000057734 00000 n The R-121 is a compact bi-directional (figure-eight) velocity type ribbon microphone designed for professional applications. The Royer Labs R-121 is a thoroughly modern ribbon microphone designed for today's studio and live environments, exhibiting a flat frequency response and well balanced, panoramic sound field. The in-phase signal is achieved when the microphone is addressed from the front, indicated by the “ROYER” logo. �9 3@���BRy�' B�D�s���Q��ȱ�K aqĈ#V�� ��F)�5䨆��L�3l\H`�����:���DvIw��gրS�j���c{m0��'FYtdh The ribbon element is made of pure aluminum and is 2.5 microns thick, and is tuned to about 40Hz. The Royer Labs R-121 is a thoroughly modern ribbon microphone designed for today's studio and live environments, exhibiting a flat frequency response and well balanced, panoramic sound field. The R-121 from Royer Labs is a studio ribbon microphone. The ribbon is 1.75 inches long, by 3/16ths (4.7mm) wide. It is intended for higher-SPL live applications. endstream endobj 35 0 obj <> endobj 36 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 37 0 obj <> endobj 38 0 obj <> endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <>stream 0000001895 00000 n 0000001009 00000 n Please let us know! Its ability to withstand 135 dB SPL @ 30 Hz makes it ideal for applications that were previously considered off limits ���D+��C!b�M'�;s���EdMW�tG q�� W��R�LHxKuHqG)����б����.�T����B�x7IC��z*������9�Y��輳��82U� �a��@C�jٖ�;�Ԑ� l$H�5��dၔ��Q ��=��R��T+#�s�X�D The magnets, which define the active area of the ribbon, are 1.5 inches long. The reverse side of the mic, on the other hand, resulted in a tightly-controlled, brighter version of the same character, which we felt should sit fantastically in a pop mix. In 2008, Royer Labs began shipping a “Live” version of the R-121, called the R-121L. 0000001072 00000 n Ribbon-Velocity Studio Microphone The Royer R-121 is a radically redesigned ribbon microphone and Royer's flagship product. A 2.5µm-thick pure-aluminium ribbon is supported between the poles of a powerful rare-earth neodymium magnet assembly. 0000024653 00000 n It was eminently useable, and a very nice contrast to the Oktava [MK-012] which, by comparison, offered all detail and no body. Royer bills this feature as “two mics in one.” This innovation was patented in 1999. The R-121 Live is a ruggedized version of our popular R-121 ribbon microphone. 0000007027 00000 n 0000065346 00000 n The studio R-121 is tough and has been used on live performances for years, but the increased durability of the R-121 Live … It was a revolutionary development in ribbon mics, combining impedance matching circuitry with condenser-like output levels that allowed the R-122 to … Read More It is distinguished by a thicker, more durable ribbon (4 microns thick) and a red logo badge. �i��v 6p���}ї�M�g��ck,�`h���/{:DA�K��YU>N�hʮm��+V|>��r(�{De}�C�tu�����ӹh�'���m�†�ⱨ*��.��&/�W��)k�.CV�ܷg��ݡ�/��E�����ٮ�h_-c��p��(�a�k��/\c�t�~�g��7���E��a��/���"s�0;��2φ�A6 0000006278 00000 n Incredible quality and they sound impeccable. Considered by many to be the breakthrough product which brought ribbon microphones back to the mainstream, the Royer R-121 is a modern classic and a staple for engineers, producers, and musicians … 0000001454 00000 n ROYER R-121 Technical Specifications Frequency Response and Polar Pattern 20 50 100 500 1000 5K 10K 20K 0 +5 +10-5-10 10kHz 200Hz 1kHz Matched pairs are available at extra charge. The 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon … Matched pairs are available. The R-121’s unique, patented offset-ribbon transducer assembly incorporates rare earth Neodymium magnets in a specially designed flux-frame, which forms a powerful magnetic field while reducing unwanted stray magnetic radiation. �#�~,��'vꊇ�=��o"ȡ +:@�2hkC�%Eos��6�lu�5j�x}�6҅:�����l_q�|G)���ah�GXtE���l�@���1q�ƅ )m�����`3�!%"� ��́�:��̪�b�.�c֠�� �9��N�2�8�1��RS]}�֒ZB9�"UA���n���E z4�^�+�h���P. The Royer was lovely on acoustic: intensely clear, yet full. The Royer R-121 is a passive ribbon microphone with an innovative offset ribbon placement that gives the two sides of the microphone distinct features and sound. 0000006929 00000 n F$!�� ��|Fܝ er!��F�RF!O��@�tA �l��Ķ.$0�c�*�$����v��ҟc[=%"k㹤r�jL�QG�Ч-.#���l'�x.� �0�łP ��?�c���4B�ԓKI�$t��,��"��� �H�6��&�o¸��d�H���Qj�AR:F�X�����p���Ľ�"0� The R-121 delivers everything expected in a high-quality ribbon microphone without the fragile construction.