Royer R-10 Ribbon Microphone
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Description
The Royer R-10 is a passive figure-8 ribbon microphone for the studio and the stage, hand-built by Royer Labs in Burbank, California. It uses the same 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon as Royer's R-121 and handles more than 160 dB SPL at 1 kHz, so it can sit close to a loud guitar cabinet or a trumpet. A three-layer windscreen and an internally shock-mounted transducer protect the ribbon, soften plosives and reduce bass buildup when you mic up close.
Front and Back
Royer's patented offset-ribbon design sets the ribbon toward the front of the transducer. The front (logo) side takes loud sources, and the back side gives a brighter sound for quieter ones such as acoustic guitar, ukulele and vocals at 3 feet or closer, with the polarity reversed. A custom Royer transformer keeps the passive design from saturating at high levels, and the transducer is wired for humbucking to reject electromagnetic noise.
Where to Use It
Royer recommends the R-10 for electric and acoustic guitars, brass and horn sections, drum overheads and rooms, percussion, strings, acoustic piano and vocals. Ribbons take EQ well, so a high-frequency boost adds top end on a vocal without harshness. The compact body and swivel mount make it easy to place on stage.
Features
- Passive mono ribbon microphone with a figure-8 pattern
- 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon, the same element used in the R-121
- Handles over 160 dB SPL at 1 kHz
- Three-layer windscreen protects the ribbon from air blasts and plosives
- Internally shock-mounted ribbon transducer
- Custom Royer transformer resists overload at high SPL
- Humbucking transducer wiring for very low residual noise
- Patented offset-ribbon design with a brighter back side
- Ribbon element unaffected by heat or humidity
- Hand-built in Burbank, California
Specifications
- Operating principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient
- Polar pattern: Figure-8
- Element: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon
- Magnets: Rare earth neodymium (grade 52)
- Frequency response: 30 Hz to 15 kHz, +/- 3 dB
- Sensitivity: -54 dBV (re. 1 V/Pa)
- Output impedance: 100 ohms
- Recommended load impedance: 700 ohms or greater
- Maximum SPL: Over 160 dB at 1 kHz, over 135 dB at 50 Hz
- Output connector: 3-pin male XLR (pin 2 hot)
- Dimensions: 149 mm (5 7/8 in) long including mounting base, 35 mm (1 3/8 in) wide
- Weight: 368 g (13 oz)
- Warranty: Five years; first re-ribbon free to the original owner within the first year
In the Box
- Royer R-10 ribbon microphone
- Swivel microphone mount
- Mic sock
- Aluminum carrying case
