Royer Labs R-122 MkII Matched Pair
Specs and details of Royer Labs
- For studio and live use
- Matched pair
- Electrodynamic pressure gradient with active electronics
- High output level
- Frequency range: 30 – 15,000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
- Polar pattern: Eight
- Equivalent noise level: < 18 dB
- Sensitivity: -36 dB (Ref. 1 V / Pa +/- 2dB)
- Sound pressure level: 135 dB at 20 Hz
- 15 dB pad as well as 100 Hz high-pass filter switchable
- Requires 48 V phantom power
- Gold-plated XLR contacts
- Dimensions (L x W): 206 x 25 mm
- Weight: 309 g
- Incl. holder and wooden case
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Customer Review Summary
The Royer Labs R-122 MkII Matched Pair offers a delightful sound that is round, smooth, and exhibits the characteristic response of ribbon microphones while remaining pleasantly transparent. I tested them on a 1898 Steinway Model B in various positions above the hammers and was very pleased with the sonic results. They blend organically into the mix, especially in typical AB and room/gallery placements, providing a warm tint to spot positions without the need for additional EQ.
However, one of the microphones emitted a loud hum when touched on the housing, likely due to grounding issues with the XLR pins making contact with the casing. Additionally, I found that the two microphone clips included were quite different, with one being entirely unsuitable for holding the microphone securely. Although professional setups typically require spider mounts, the included clip made it necessary to source a replacement even for basic tests. It’s a shame, as the materials felt good to the touch and created a strong initial impression.
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