Royer Labs R-122V Ribbon Mic Tube Version – Matched Pair

The Royer Labs R-122V is the world’s first commercially produced tube ribbon microphone, combining the warmth of tube technology with the fidelity of ribbon transducer performance. This matched pair features the same large-ribbon transducer found in Royer’s R-121 and R-122 models but with increased output, delivering an impressive -29 dB, about 25 dB hotter than the R-121. The R-122V captures nuanced details across a flat frequency response, making it ideal for recording environments requiring depth and midrange clarity.

The R-122V’s offset-ribbon design positions the ribbon towards the front, providing high SPL handling on the front side and a brighter tone on the back side for close miking. Its military-grade 6AU6 tube, coupled with Royer’s proprietary toroidal transformer, ensures stable, noise-free performance even over long cable runs. The dedicated power supply and Jensen output transformer deliver electrically isolated, fully balanced output with minimal noise, making this microphone suitable for studio and live use with exceptional headroom and clarity.

Specifications:

• Type: Tube ribbon microphone
• Max SPL: 135 dB
• Frequency Range: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
• Sensitivity: -36 dBV/Pa (15.8 mV)
• Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Transducer Type: Ribbon
• Polar Pattern: Bi-Directional / Figure-Eight
• Dimensions: 8.12 in (length) x 1 in (diameter)
• Weight: 0.66 lb

Features:

• Tube-driven active ribbon design with high output
• Military-grade 6AU6 vacuum tube for stable, noise-free operation
• Offset ribbon for enhanced SPL handling and versatile tonal options
• Fully balanced output with Jensen transformer to eliminate induced noise
• Triode-configured circuitry to support long cable runs without loss
• Dedicated power supply for consistent tube performance

Recommended Applications:

• Vocals, electric and acoustic guitars
• Drum overheads, kick drum, and room miking
• Brass and horn sections
• Strings, piano, and choral recordings

Package Contents:

• Matched pair of R-122V microphones, dedicated power supply, 7-pin microphone cable, AC line cord, wooden case, mic sock, RSM-1 shock-mount, carrying case, and documentation