Royer Labs R-121
Ribbon Microphone
Microphone$1,599Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Ribbon Microphone
- Topology
- ribbon (passive)
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono
- Form factor
- handheld/stand-mounted studio mic body
- Powered
- false
- Drivers
- 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon element, patented offset-ribbon transducer, Rare Earth Neodymium magnets
- Frequency response
- 30-15,000 Hz +/-3dB
- Max SPL
- >160dB @ 1kHz, >135dB @ 20Hz
- Sensitivity
- -47 dBv (re. 1v/pa)
- Polar pattern
- figure-8
- Impedance (Ω)
- 300 (output, nominal @1kHz); rated load >1500
- Back design
- figure-8 bidirectional; offset-ribbon design gives a brighter response from the rear side vs. front
- Country of manufacture
- USA
Details
Controls: none (passive, no switches)
I/O: 1x XLR male output
Notable use: Industry-standard ribbon mic widely used on electric guitar cabinets, brass, drum room/overheads, and broadcast since its 1990s introduction (per Royer marketing copy).
Notes: Flagship passive ribbon mic, Royer's best-known model. Price = Sweetwater street price (USD), matching Musician's Friend/Alto Music; MSRP not published on royerlabs.com.