{"product_id":"royer-ro-r122v","title":"Royer R-122V Tube Ribbon Microphone (Satin Nickel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royer R-122V is a vacuum tube ribbon microphone and the top model in Royer's R-Series. It puts tube electronics behind the same offset-ribbon transducer used in the R-121 and R-122 MKII, which gives it high output, plenty of headroom and a rich, detailed midrange. It runs from its own dedicated power supply and suits orchestral and string recording, piano and harp, vocals and voice-over, as well as electric guitar, brass and drum overheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTube Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head amplifier uses a low-noise, military-grade 5840 tube wired as a triode cathode follower. It keeps an ideal load on the ribbon, so gain and impedance matching to the preamp stop being a concern, and it drives long cable runs without losing high frequencies. A Jensen transformer isolates the fully balanced output to keep induced noise out. The extra output comes from a large toroidal transformer and adds no noise, with self-noise under 18 dB. Royer designed the circuit to avoid the usual tube coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated supply sends the tube's operating voltages through a 7-pin cable, and the audio leaves the supply on a standard 3-pin XLR. It ramps power up slowly to reduce stress on the tube, and Royer recommends letting the mic warm up for at least 15 minutes before recording. The supply switches between mains settings from 100 to 240 V AC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVacuum tube ribbon microphone with a figure-8 pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJAN mil-spec 5840W tube wired in triode configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJensen output transformer with fully balanced output\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\u003eDedicated power supply, selectable from 100 to 240 V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePatented offset ribbon with a slightly brighter back side at three feet and closer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVery low magnetic leakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbon element unaffected by load, heat or humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent frequency response regardless of distance\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 vacuum tube electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e JAN mil-spec 5840W pentode, wired in triode configuration\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\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\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\u003ePower requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plate supply 135 V DC at 2 mA, filament supply 6 V DC at 150 mA, from the dedicated power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply mains:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 to 240 V AC, selectable\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\u003eMicrophone weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 kg (3.5 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 kg (15.5 lb)\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-122V tube ribbon microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDedicated power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLocking 7-pin microphone cable, 25 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective wood case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMic sock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShock mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCamera-style carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67380192149753,"sku":"RO-R122V","price":4519.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5766\/1177\/files\/r122v-front.jpg?v=1792175816","url":"https:\/\/blackoutaudio.com\/products\/royer-ro-r122v","provider":"Blackout Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}