{"product_id":"royer-ro-r10","title":"Royer R-10 Ribbon Microphone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFront and Back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyer'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePassive mono ribbon microphone with a figure-8 pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2.5-micron aluminum ribbon, the same element used in the R-121\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles over 160 dB SPL at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-layer windscreen protects the ribbon from air blasts and plosives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternally shock-mounted ribbon transducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom Royer transformer resists overload at high SPL\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHumbucking transducer wiring for very low residual noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented offset-ribbon design with a brighter back side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbon element unaffected by heat or humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-built in Burbank, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electrodynamic pressure gradient\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolar pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figure-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare earth neodymium (grade 52)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Hz to 15 kHz, +\/- 3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e -54 dBV (re. 1 V\/Pa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 ohms or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 160 dB at 1 kHz, over 135 dB at 50 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-pin male XLR (pin 2 hot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 149 mm (5 7\/8 in) long including mounting base, 35 mm (1 3\/8 in) wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368 g (13 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five years; first re-ribbon free to the original owner within the first year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoyer R-10 ribbon microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwivel microphone mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMic sock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminum carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67380174913785,"sku":"RO-R10","price":849.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/r10-front.jpg?v=1792175453","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/royer-ro-r10","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}