Royer Labs R-122 MKII Active Ribbon Microphone with RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock Shockmount (Nickel)

The microphone is similar to the company s R-121 ribbon microphone but has a faster transient response and a larger audio transformer for more open highs and a tighter more focused low-end response.

The MKII version of the original (introduced in 2002), incorporates a -15 dB pad and a switchable bass-cut filter. The switches are completely out of the circuit when disengaged. They are also recessed to prevent accidental activation.

The microphone s -15 dB pad is positioned before the unit s electronics and when engaged eliminates the potential for headroom-related distortion on even the loudest sources without imparting a sonic imprint on the material.

The microphone s bass cut starts filtering at 100 Hz at a rate of 6 dB per octave to effectively reduce the unit s bass buildup due to the proximity effect. The smooth filter is useful for vocals, acoustic instruments, and closed-miked electric guitars when less bottom end is desired.

The active electronics of the device are hand-wired in Burbank, CA with a specially designed toroidal transformer that delivers faster transient response than traditional ribbons. This makes the microphone useful for drum overheads, percussion, and all acoustic instruments.

A fully balanced handwired discrete head amplifier system uses the specially wound toroidal transformer and ultralow-noise FETs to bring the microphone s sensitivity to 36 dB while still allowing high-SPL recording without the introduction of self-noise. The phantom-powered circuitry provides impedance conversion to handle a wide variety of preamplifiers.

The microphone s proprietary offset ribbon transducer positions the ribbon element closer to the front (logo) side of the microphone to allow more room to move within the prime magnetic field while maintaining a full frequency response during high-SPL recordings.

Gain

Uses a fully balanced discrete head amplifier system with a specially wound toroidal transformer to handle SPLs as high as 135 dB with a sensitivity of -36 dB

Impedance Matching

Balances the load on the ribbon at all times to deliver 100% of its full sonic potential regardless of the input characteristics of the connected preamp. This also allows the microphone to be used with long cable runs with minimal signal loss as well as ensure that the ribbon element won t be damaged by phantom power, miswired cables, or electrical glitches

Patented Offset Ribbon Technology

Uses an offset ribbon transducer to give the ribbon more room to move within the prime magnetic field while maintaining a full frequency response during high-SPL recordings

Applications

Electric Guitar Amps
Acoustic Guitar
Drum Overheads
Percussion Instruments
Brass and Woodwinds
Horn Sections
Acoustic Piano
Acoustic Guitar
Harp
Solo Strings and String Sections
Choirs and Orchestras
Commercial Broadcast
Voice Over

Royer Labs RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock Microphone Shockmount

EAN: 850035900208

The Royer RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock Microphone Shockmount is a matte black microphone mount featuring a suspension design and a two-part mechanism consisting of non-resonant nylon cord and damped tensioning-springs. The suspension design (free of elastic bands, bungee cords, and synthetic bushings) reduces induced distortion by eliminating unwanted vibration and random low-frequency disturbances. The RSM-SS1 features an adjustable grip with a felt-lined interior the grip keeps the microphone in place while protecting its finish.

The RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock is compatible with Royer R-121, R-122 MKII, R-122V, and SF-12 microphones as well as other cylindrical microphones measuring approximately 1 in diameter.