Does the Royer R-121 need phantom power?

4. The R-121 requires no power supply and is safe to use on consoles with phantom microphone powering, provided that the cabling is wired properly. If the microphone is to remain set up on a stand when not in use, place a mic sock (supplied with every Royer microphone) over it until it is to be used.

What type of mic is Royer 121?

Ribbon
Royer Labs R-121 Ribbon Microphone/Type
The R-121 is a compact bi-directional (figure-eight) velocity type ribbon microphone designed for professional applications. The figure-eight pick-up pattern allows the R-121 to be addressed from either side with equal sensitivity.

What are the sonic characteristics of the Royer R-121?

A Royer R-121’s response is flat and well balanced; low end is deep and full without getting boomy, mids are well defined and realistic, and the high-end response is sweet and natural sounding, never edgy or sibilant.

Where are Royer microphones made?

the USA
Every Royer is hand-made in the USA by craftsmen who are fanatical about building the best ribbon microphones in the world. Come inside and see what ribbon microphones can do for you.

Who is Royer microphone founder?

founder David Royer
Royer Labs founder David Royer built his first professional microphone in 1986 – the same year that he also used a borrowed SPEIDEN SF-12 for the first time.

What are ribbon mics good for?

Ribbon mics are great for drum overheads, capturing cymbals without the tizzy hype. An R88 deployed at a reasonable distance on drum overheads delivers a beautiful stereo image of the entire drum kit that can be combined with a kick drum mic for a highly effective, minimalist drum kit recording technique.

Where are Mojave microphones made?

Many of the company’s products are assembled in China, using transformers and other components provided by Royer to the manufacturer. Additional testing is done in the US. The flagship MA-1000 tube mic is assembled in Burbank, CA. See the sidebar link to the Mojave Audio Story for more.

Are ribbon mics sensitive?

Ribbon mics have a reputation for being delicate and fragile. This is due, in part, to the extremely thin ribbon material that is suspended in the magnetic gap. Classic ribbon mics have a lower output level than contemporary condenser mics, and their greater sensitivity to input impedance can make them sound dark.

Do ribbon mics break easily?

People often correlate the ultra-thin ribbon element with a higher risk of tearing and breaking. Though ribbon mics may not be able to withstand as much abuse as dynamics, they are still some of the most durable mics out there.

Do ribbon mics have diaphragms?

Ribbon mics have conductive ribbon-like diaphragms and simple circuitry, while condensers have active capsules and complex circuitry.

Are ribbon mics noisy?

When paired with a standard preamp, a ribbon mic may produce excessive noise that makes it difficult to record more quiet sources like vocals, acoustic guitars, and strings.