No Source Off-limits
You’ve decided it’s time to invest in a quality ribbon mic; and you’d be hard pressed to do better than a Royer R-121. But Sweetwater’s audio engineering gurus have upped the ante by including Royer’s dBooster in this cool, cash-saving package. Why? Because passive ribbon mics, wonderful as they sound, are low-output devices — as are dynamic mics. And if you want to mic a low-volume source, there won’t be enough gain to quietly drive longer cable runs onstage and in the studio. Switchable between 12dB and 20dB of gain, the dBooster cleanly increases the level of your low-output mics without adding coloration and distortion. With the R-121 Ribbon Microphone and dBooster Bundle, no source will be off-limits!
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Here's what you get!
Royer R-121 Studio Ribbon Microphone
Sells separately for $1,599.00The flexibility and versatility of the Royer R-121 ribbon microphone are two significant reasons why it remains a perennial best-seller here at Sweetwater. Indeed, recording engineers across the industry have cited the R-121 as a veritable “desert island” microphone that you can use on guitar amps, percussion, woodwind and acoustic instruments, vocals, and just about anything else. Its sound is lusciously natural and smooth in typical ribbon mic fashion, but its high >160dB Max SPL makes it far more applicable than most other mics in that category. Plus, the R-121’s sleek, sophisticated profile makes it easy to place in any space. So, whether you’re looking for a top-shelf all-rounder in the studio or seeking that special ribbon flavor on a wider variety of sound sources, adding the Royer R-121 to your mic locker is sure to get the job done — especially when bundled with the superb RSM-SS1 Sling-Shock shockmount.
Royer dBooster In-Line Signal Booster
Sells separately for $199.00Ribbon mics and dynamic mics are essential tools for any well-rounded studio. Still, they come with one major caveat: they’re power hungry and often require a significant amount of gain to capture low-level sources. The Royer dBooster represents a perfect in-line solution to your low-level woes, injecting ribbon mic and dynamic mic signals with a crystal-clear, switchable 12/20dB dose of gain. This phantom-powered signal booster boasts a massive amount of headroom, exceptionally noise-free operation with essentially zero self-distortion, and exemplary RF protection, elevating your signal and ensuring optimal sound when driving long cable runs. Moreover, the dBooster’s premium circuitry — which includes a true Class-A input stage — keeps your microphones’ sound as natural and uncolored as possible. Designed to excel in professional studios, live sound scenarios, or even bedroom podcast recording sessions, the Royer dBooster takes your ribbon mics and dynamic mics to an entirely new level of performance.
