Opening in 1998 with the world’s first phantom powered, active ribbon microphone, Royer Labs is marking its 25th anniversary with the Limited Edition R-122 MkII Distressed Rose Anniversary Edition.
The R-122 combines impedance matching circuitry with condenser-like output levels that enable its to be used on even the quietest sound sources. In 2016, the updated R-122 Mkll was given a high-pass filter and -15dB pad, making it Royer’s single most versatile ribbon microphone. Limited to a production run of 80 pieces, the Distressed Rose plating gives a variety of looks, from a dark bourbon colour in lower studio lighting and onstage to a rich rose in brighter light.
Available in singles and matched pairs, the manufacturer recommends the Limited Edition R-122 MkII Distressed Rose Anniversary Edition is rused for drum overheads and rooms, electric and acoustic guitars, brass, piano, violin, cello, ukulele, and any other acoustic stringed instrument, percussion, vocals, and countless other applications. When less low-end or proximity effect is desired, the high-pass switch is set at 100Hz and rolling off 6dB/octave. On high SPL applications like electric guitars and brass, the 15dB pad lowers the R-122 MkII output, helping to maintain a clean signal path.
‘We’re enjoying finding ways to let the pro audio community in on our anniversary celebration,’ says Royer Labs Vice President of Sales & Marketing, John Jennings. ‘The R-122 Mkll is an amazingly versatile microphone and looks so classy and unique in the Distressed Rose finish – we’re proud to release this one.
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