{"product_id":"royer-ro-r122mk2","title":"Royer R-122 MKII Active Ribbon Microphone (Satin Nickel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royer R-122 MKII is a phantom-powered active ribbon microphone built around the same offset-ribbon transducer as the R-121. Its hand-wired head amplifier raises the output to -36 dBV, so it works with almost any preamp on quiet sources such as acoustic guitar, strings and voice-over. A switchable -15 dB pad and a 100 Hz bass cut let the same mic handle a wide-open guitar amp or a close vocal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePad and Bass Cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe -15 dB pad sits ahead of the electronics, so even the loudest sources cannot push them into distortion. With the pad in, the MKII's output is 2 dB lower than an R-121's, and Royer reports no change in tone once levels are matched. The bass cut starts at 100 Hz with a 6 dB per octave slope to reduce proximity buildup on vocals, acoustic instruments and close-miked guitars. Both switches are recessed on the back of the body, and when they are off they are out of the circuit entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra level comes from a large, specially wound toroidal transformer designed by Royer. The discrete, fully balanced head amplifier with low-noise FETs only converts impedance and adds no noise of its own, and self-noise is under 18 dB. The circuit keeps a constant load on the ribbon whatever preamp follows it, drives long cable runs with little loss, and protects the ribbon from phantom power and miswired cables. Compared with the R-121, the MKII's faster transient response gives more open highs and a tighter low end, which is why Royer suggests it for drum overheads, piano, strings, acoustic instruments and vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive figure-8 ribbon microphone, 48 V phantom powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wired discrete head amplifier with a toroidal transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwitchable -15 dB pad placed before the electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwitchable bass cut at 100 Hz, 6 dB per octave\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecessed switches on the rear of the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-noise under 18 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles more than 160 dB SPL at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented offset ribbon with a slightly brighter back side at three feet and closer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbon element unaffected by heat or humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbon protected from phantom power and miswired cables\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 with active electronics\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 -36 dB (re. 1 V\/Pa, ±1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 18 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad:\u003c\/strong\u003e -15 dB, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 Hz, 6 dB per octave, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 ohms, balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 ohms minimum\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 30 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\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 V phantom only, 4 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206 mm long, 25 mm wide (8 1\/8 x 1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 309 g (10.9 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoyer R-122 MKII active ribbon microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective wood case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMic sock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67380185923833,"sku":"RO-R122MK2","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/r122mkii-front.jpg?v=1792175802","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/royer-ro-r122mk2","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}