{"product_id":"royer-ro-r121mp","title":"Royer R-121 Ribbon Microphone Matched Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royer R-121 Matched Pair is two of Royer Labs' flagship passive figure-8 ribbon microphones, supplied as a matched set for stereo recording. Each R-121 has a 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon that handles more than 160 dB SPL at 1 kHz, so the pair can take on loud guitar amps, brass sections and drum rooms, and it stays natural on acoustic guitar, piano, strings and choirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStereo Setups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyer's manual covers the classic figure-8 techniques: a Blumlein pair crossed at 90 degrees for a well-defined stereo image, and mid-side, where recording mid and side on separate tracks lets you set the width at mixdown. It also suggests a spaced pair over the bass and treble strings of a piano, an X-Y pair a couple of feet from the soundboard, and a pair 4 to 6 feet above a drum kit. The figure-8 pattern adds ambience and depth to room, orchestral and choral recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo R-121 passive ribbon microphones, sold as a matched pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFigure-8 pattern suited to Blumlein and mid-side stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2.5-micron, 99.99% pure aluminum ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles over 160 dB SPL at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented offset-ribbon transducer with a brighter back side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo active electronics to overload or distort up to the maximum SPL\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRare earth neodymium magnets in Royer's flux-frame design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtremely low residual noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbon element unaffected by heat or humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGold-plated XLR contacts\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\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 microphones, matched pair\u003c\/li\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\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 1,500 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 20 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-pin male XLR (pin 2 hot), gold-plated contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 155.7 mm (6.13 in) long, 25 mm (1 in) wide\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 Dull satin nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67380183138553,"sku":"RO-R121MP","price":4239.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/r121-front_a41dc066-b76e-46e3-9939-6349bc9a882c.jpg?v=1792175475","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/royer-ro-r121mp","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}