Royer R-121 Guide de l'utilisateur

Royer LabsModel R-121Mono Ribbon Velocity MicrophoneOperation Instructions Manual & User GuideMade in U.S.A.

Microphone TechniquesGeneral Tips for Using the Royer R-121The following are good basic starting places for recording with the R-121. These positions

A kick drum should be miked at a distance of at least 18 inches and possibly used in conjunction with a blast filter to prevent excessive ribbon moveme

2. Example of Horizontal Positioning TechniqueAngling the microphone slightly will minimize stressing the ribbon. Due to the microphone’s pickup patte

Stereophonic Microphone TechniquesClassic Blumlein TechniqueFor many years, several coincident microphone setups have been widely used for recording i

Figure 2 - Typical M-S Miking TechniqueIn M-S recording, one mic faces sideways, one faces forward as shown in Figure 2, and they are connected as sho

Specialized Recording TechniquesRecording on the back side of the R-121The R-121 incorporates an “offset ribbon” design that enables it to handle high

Care & MaintenanceThe R-121 is a hand-built precision instrument. All that is required to ensure proper operation of this microphone is to follow

Features • Very high overload characteristics – maximum SPL greater than 135dB• No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up t

Mechanical SpecificationsHigh grade Neodymium magnet assembly in Royer’s patented Flux-Frame transducer1.5” x 3/16” x 2.5-micron ribbon assemblyStainle

WarrantyPLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE AS YOU WILL NEED TO PRESENT IT SHOULD YOU REQUIRE SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.TO

TABLE OF CONTENTSModel R-121 Ribbon MicrophoneRevised AIntroduction 3

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a Royer Labs model R-121 ribbon microphone. The R-121 is a handcrafted precision instrument

characteristics. Phase-related distortion and irregular frequency peaks are conspicuously absent. Electric guitar amplifiers sound big and natural, wit

all ribbon microphones are compatible with phantom-powered systems, so check the manufacturer’s recommendations before using other

Ribbon microphones generate a highly accurate signal, but the average ribbon mic generates approximately 20dB less output than condenser microphones.

This is not to say that a ribbon microphone can substitute for a quality condenser mic in all cases, but the EQ friendliness inherent in ribbon microp

There are only general rules as to where the sweet spot may be found for any given microphone, and usually experimentation reveals it. The sweet spot

Typical relationship of microphone distance to frequency response for ribbon-velocity bidirectional microphone.This bass-boosting characteristic can b