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Royer R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone

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Key Features

  • The industry standard for ribbon microphones
  • From whispers to cranked amps! This ribbon captures it all
  • Flat frequency response ensures wholly natural sound
  • Incredibly focussed sound with excellent rejection via fig. 8 polar pattern

2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
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Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
Classic Credit 48 Months 16.90% 16.90% No Deposit 48 months: £7.05
Final payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		 £338.35
Classic Credit 36 Months 17.90% 17.90% No Deposit 36 months: £8.86
Final payment: £8.86
No settlement fee		 £319.00
Classic Credit 24 Months 18.90% 18.90% No Deposit 24 months: £12.41
Final payment: £12.41
No settlement fee		 £297.84

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You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases V12 may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.
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Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36 or 24 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
Classic Credit 48 Months 16.90% 16.90% No Deposit 48 months: £7.05
Final payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		 £338.35
Classic Credit 36 Months 17.90% 17.90% No Deposit 36 months: £8.86
Final payment: £8.86
No settlement fee		 £319.00
Classic Credit 24 Months 18.90% 18.90% No Deposit 24 months: £12.41
Final payment: £12.41
No settlement fee		 £297.84

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Finance on the payment page, then click the orange APPLY FOR INSTANT FINANCE button. This will start your application with V12 Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases V12 may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.
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Royer R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone Overview

Al Schmitt, Steve Albini, Bruce Sweiden. What's the one thing these legendary figures all have in common? They all use the Royer R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone. Rich, thick, fat and detailed. This microphone will be the centre piece of your locker, taking your productions and recordings to new heights.



The R-121 is a hybrid microphone. Although it provides you with the classic ribbon figure-8 polar pattern, its output level is incredibly similar to that of a dynamic microphone. This allows you to capture the gentlest of sounds, free from any form of hiss and noise. Its ultra-flat frequency response ensures it responds well to equalisation. From intimate whispers to cranked amps. This ribbon microphone can do it all.



Recording with the R-121 is practically cheating. Its ability to make any instrument or voice instantly translate to headphones and speakers makes it a real asset. The R-121 reproduces sounds with an incredible level of detail, successfully capturing every last nuance, whilst still sounding wholly natural. After one session you'll realise why Royer won a GRAMMY award for their impact on the music industry!

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Highly versatile microphone

You'll find the R-121 ideal for a range of applications in the studio. It works well on cranked up electric guitars, close up brass, drums, woodwinds, percussion, piano and choirs. Thanks to its compact, lightweight size, it's easy to position for optimised capture.

Built to handle high SPL instruments

What's also great is that the R-121 is not affected by heat or humidity. It's the perfect mic for any live performance setup both indoors and outdoors. It can also handle high SPL instruments. You'll find the R-121 can capture signals from guitars like instruments or brass, free from distortion. Unlike most, you'll be able to position this up close on any source without the fear of ribbon damage.

Effectively isolates instruments

Making great records just got easy. The R-121 boasts a figure-8 polar pattern which rejects sound from the sides of the microphone. This is a great way for dealing with issues that may arise in live recording such as bleed. With careful positioning, you'll be able to set-up two R-121s to capture guitar and vocals simultaneously. This ribbon microphone is designed to deliver results, time and time again!

Patented offset ribbon technology

The first of its kind. The R-121 has an offset ribbon transducer that positions the ribbon elements to the front side of the mic. This arrangement helps to maintain a full frequency response on high SPL applications, giving the ribbon more room to move within the prime magnetic field.

Features

  • Can handle high SPL instruments without getting damaged or distorting
  • Ribbon element is not effected by heat or humidity
  • Ideal for electric guitar amps, brass, horns, drum rooms, kicks, woodwinds, percussion, piano, acoustic guitar, strings, choirs, commercial broadcasts
  • Absence of high frequency phase distortion
  • Equal sensitivity from front and back of element
  • Delivers warm, realistic tone with smooth natural response
  • Flat and well-balanced with a non boomy low-end, realistic mids, and smooth, natural highs
  • Effective at rejecting bleed from other instruments
  • Rejects sounds from left, right, top and bottom
  • Offset ribbon transducer that maintains full response on high SPL applications
  • Consistent frequency response regardless of distance

Specifications

  • Acoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient
  • Polar Pattern: Figure-8
  • Generating Element: 2.5-micron aluminium ribbon
  • Magnets: Rare earth neodymium
  • Frequency Response: 30 - 15000Hz +/-3dB
  • Sensitivity: -47dBv Re. 1v/pa
  • Output Impedance: 300 ohms @ 1K (nominal)
  • Rated Load Impedance: > 1500 ohms @ 300 ohms
  • Maximum SPL: > 135dB @ 20Hz
  • Output Connector: Male XLR 3 pin (Pin 2 hot)
  • Dimensions: 155.7 x 25mm (LxW)
  • Weight: 0.24g
  • Product Code: R-121