ROYER R-122 MKII Matched Pair — Microphone
ROYER R-122 MKII Matched Pair — Microphone
Royer R-122 MKII Matched Pair is a stereo pair of Royer's active ribbon microphones. Royer describes the R-122 MKII as a phantom-powered active ribbon microphone with switchable -15 dB pad and switchable bass-cut filter; when both switches are off, Royer states it operates for all purposes like an original R-122.
Specifications
Matched Pair
| Product type | Matched stereo pair of active ribbon microphones |
|---|---|
| Included | 2 microphones, 2 protective wood cases, 2 microphone socks and 2 microphone clips |
Transducer
| Operating principle | Electrodynamic pressure gradient with active electronics |
|---|---|
| Polar pattern | Figure-8 |
| Ribbon | 2.5 micron aluminum ribbon |
| Magnets | Rare-earth neodymium |
| Offset ribbon | Patented offset-ribbon technology, patent 6,434,252 |
Controls
| Pad | Switchable -15 dB pad before the microphone electronics |
|---|---|
| Bass cut | Switchable bass cut starting at 100 Hz, 6 dB/octave |
Electrical
| Frequency response | 30 Hz-15,000 Hz +/-3 dB |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | -36 dB re 1 V/Pa +/-1 dB |
| Self noise | <18 dB |
| Output impedance | 200 ohms balanced |
| Maximum spl | >160 dB at 1 kHz; >135 dB at 30 Hz |
| Power | 48 V phantom power only, 4 mA supply current |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
Royer R-122 MKII Matched Pair is a stereo pair of Royer's active ribbon microphones. Royer describes the R-122 MKII as a phantom-powered active ribbon microphone with switchable -15 dB pad and switchable bass-cut filter; when both switches are off, Royer states it operates for all purposes like an original R-122. The mic uses an electrodynamic pressure-gradient figure-8 transducer with a 2.5 micron aluminum ribbon, rare-earth neodymium magnets, patented offset-ribbon technology and a Royer-designed toroidal transformer feeding a fully balanced discrete active head amplifier. Manufacturer specs list 30 Hz-15 kHz +/-3 dB response, -36 dB sensitivity, <18 dB self-noise, 200 ohm balanced output impedance, 1 kOhm minimum load, >160 dB SPL at 1 kHz and >135 dB at 30 Hz, 48 V phantom power at 4 mA, 206 x 25 mm dimensions and 309 g weight per microphone. Retailer matched-pair data lists two microphones with wood cases, socks and clips.