Royer R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone Reviews
As the first commercially produced vacuum tube ribbon microphone made available, the Royer R-122V has been heralded for its distinct depth, detail, and richness. Performance-wise, the R-122V falls in line with the R-121 and R-122. The tube offers 15dB more gain than the R-121 and 10dB more than the R-122, but the sound is pure Royer — familiar and natural. The increased output lets you be more flexible with which preamp you choose, as a high-gain preamp is no longer necessary to get a sufficient signal. Plus, long cable runs are no problem, thanks to the R-122V's power supply. In the words of Royer, the R-122V represents "the pinnacle" of its R-Series line, so you can be sure it will be a splendid addition to your mic locker.
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Wow!
What can I say, this mic is incredible. Put it in front of a cranked guitar cab, or use it on drum overheads, violins, acoustic guitar, etc. Great for when you want to capture a lush sound with clarity and detail without it being overly bright or harsh.
