{"product_id":"royer-ro-r121-ss1","title":"Royer R-121 Ribbon Microphone with RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock Mount (Satin Nickel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royer R-121 is the passive ribbon microphone that put modern ribbons back in studios in the 1990s, and it is still a first-call mic for electric guitar amps. Its 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon gives a warm, natural figure-8 pickup and takes more than 160 dB SPL at 1 kHz, so it works on loud amps, brass and drum rooms as well as on fingerpicked acoustic guitar, harp and flute. This bundle adds the RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock, the shock mount Royer recommends for the R-121.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Sounds in One Mic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyer's patented offset-ribbon transducer sets the ribbon closer to the front (logo) side of the body. Under high SPL the ribbon has room to move backward and stay in the strongest part of the magnetic field, so loud sources keep their full frequency response. The back side records brighter at close range, which suits softer sources such as acoustic instruments and vocals. Royer suggests flipping polarity at the preamp or in your DAW when you record on the back side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sling-Shock suspends the mic on non-resonant nylon cord and damped steel springs, with no rubber parts to stretch or wear out. It cuts the rumble and low-level noise that travel up a mic stand, and it adds none of the self-resonance a conventional shock mount can produce on close-miked guitar cabinets. A clip on the mount holds the mic cable, which keeps cable vibration out of the recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePassive figure-8 ribbon microphone with a 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles more than 160 dB SPL at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo internal electronics to overload or distort up to the maximum SPL rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented offset ribbon with a brighter back side at close range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow residual noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbon element unaffected by heat or humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEqual sensitivity from the front and back of the ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent frequency response regardless of distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGold-plated XLR contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand built in Burbank, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRSM-SS1 Sling-Shock with nylon cord and damped steel spring suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFelt-lined mic chamber with a knurled lock-down knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in cable clip on the shock mount\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\u003eGenerating element:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare earth neodymium\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 -47 dBV (re. 1 V\/Pa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 ohms at 1 kHz (nominal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 1,500 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 160 dB at 1 kHz, more than 135 dB at 20 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 155.7 mm long, 25 mm wide (6.13 x 1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244 g (8.6 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royer RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock mount fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royer R-121, R-122 MKII, R-122V and SF-12, or any cylindrical mic about 1 in (±1\/8 in) in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock mount size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4 x 4 x 4 in, 7 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8 x 27, solid brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock mount finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoyer R-121 ribbon microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective wood case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMic sock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoyer RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock shock mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67380182286585,"sku":"RO-R121\/SS1","price":2259.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/r121-front_9bec30ab-2f5c-473c-ae5c-c3cd4b21f528.jpg?v=1792175799","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/royer-ro-r121-ss1","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}