Royer R-122V Tube Ribbon Microphone - Preowned ( Contact us first )

Top Tier Ribbon Microphone with Vacuum Tube Circuit and Military-grade Tube

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A limited-production vacuum tube studio ribbon microphone, the R-122V utilizes the same large-ribbon transducer assembly found in the R-121 and R-122 Active Ribbon microphones, providing a familiarity of sonic performance associated with the R-Series microphones. The R-122V exhibits a flat frequency response and a well-balanced soundfield and provides an output of -36dB, which is approximately 15dB hotter than an R-121. Like its predecessors, the R-122V's ability to withstand high SPL levels makes it well suited for applications previously considered off-limits to ribbon microphones.

Exceptionally high SPL handling capacity
The R-122V's offset-ribbon design positions the ribbon element toward the front of the microphone body. This design enables high SPL handling on the front (logo) side of the instrument, with the option of a slightly brighter response when recording via the microphone's back side (three feet and closer; phase reversed in this position).

Military-grade 5840W tube
The R-122V's active electronics utilize a NOS (new old stock) US-built military 5840W vacuum tube and Royer's proprietary toroidal ribbon matching transformer (patent pending). A Jensen 8:1 ratio output transformer provides an electrically isolated, fully balanced output signal. The R-122V can drive virtually any preamplifier and long cable runs (from power supply to preamp) with ease. The active circuitry provides optimum impedance to the ribbon element at all times, preventing over-damping of the ribbon element and ensuring consistent microphone performance. The R-122V undergoes an extensive burning in procedure to ensure proper settling of the vacuum tube.

Royer Labs R-122V Tube Ribbon Microphone Features:

• Takes the Royer pioneered the concept of active ribbon microphone technology to another level
• Incorporates vacuum tube electronics into the proven transducer system used in the venerable R-121 and R-122 active series microphones
• High operating voltage of the tube provides a headroom capability far beyond that capable of a standard phantom supply
• A panoramic soundfield that is unmatched for its clarity, detail, and airiness
• Triode-configured cathode follower circuitry enables the microphone to drive long cable runs without sonic degradation or high frequency loss
• Dedicated power supply provides ample current to the vacuum tube electronics
• Induced noise is virtually eliminated by microphone's fully balanced output that is electrically isolated with a special-purpose Jensen output transformer
• The head amplifier consists of a low-noise, triode-connected military grade 5840W vacuum tube
• Ultra-fast transient response devoid of typical vacuum tube coloration
• Circuity is conservatively rated to perform flawlessly for many years

Tech Specs

• Microphone Type:Ribbon
• Ribbon Type:2.5-micron Aluminum
• Mono/Stereo:Mono
• Polar Pattern:Figure-8
• Frequency Response:30Hz-15kHz
• Max SPL:135dB
• Output Impedance:200 ohms
• Self Noise:18dB
• Sensitivity:-36 dB, (1v/pa +/- 1 dB))
• Tube:JAN 5840
• Connector:XLR