R-122

Common name: Royer Labs R-122

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The R-122 is  phantom-powered active ribbon design which retains the benefits of the ribbon transducer while adding the high output and cable driving ability of modern electronics.The R-122 uses a low-mass 2.5 micron aluminium ribbon and neodymium magnets. It is ideal for acoustic guitar, electric guitar amplifiers, percussion, drums overhead, brass and woodwinds, horn sections, acoustic piano, harp, solo strings and voice-overs. Includes wooden box and microphone clip.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
30Hz - 15 kHz
Output Sensitivity
11 mV/Pa
Max SPL
135
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
20 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
4 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Satin nickel, matte black chrome
Weight
309 g
Length
206 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
25 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Wooden case, mic clip
Optional
Windscreen, shockmount