{"id":7452,"date":"2017-11-21T16:07:09","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T16:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio2\/categorias\/sin%20categorizar\/r-121-ribbon-microphone\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:41:02","slug":"r-121-ribbon-microphone","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/categorias\/microfonos\/r-121-ribbon-microphone\/","title":{"rendered":"R-121 Ribbon Microphone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Released in 1998, the award-winning R-121 is our flagship microphone; the world\u2019s first radically reengineered\u00a0ribbon microphone\u00a0and the model that reintroduced ribbon mics to engineers around the world. We did away with the large, heavy, fragile \u201cclassic\u201d approach to ribbon microphones and went in a completely new direction. The R-121 gives all of the warmth and natural sound that\u00a0experienced engineers\u00a0have long turned to ribbon mics for, but in a compact, light-weight, high output and tough-as-nails package that was unheard of in a ribbon mic before the R-121. In its 10+ years in the market, thousands of R-121\u2019s have been sold around the world and it\u2019s well established as a standard for tracking\u00a0electric guitar\u00a0and\u00a0brass.<\/p>\n

The R-121 redefined ribbon microphones so completely that Recording Magazine wrote \u201c\u2026the Royer R-121 is destined to become one of the classic microphones of the 21st century.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like many of the best classic ribbon mics, the R-121 has a figure-8 pattern, output level comparable to a dynamic mic, and a warm, realistic tone and flat frequency response. But that\u2019s where the similarities end. By using advanced materials and a blend of cutting edge and old-school, hand-build construction techniques, the R-121 is an extremely versatile and user-friendly ribbon mic that can stand up to the most demanding tasks. Cranked up\u00a0electric guitars, close up\u00a0brass,\u00a0drums\u00a0\u2013 you name it, the R-121 will help you record it with realism you have to hear to believe.<\/p>\n

We build the R-121 solid enough to give it a\u00a0lifetime warranty. We expect you to own it for as long as you record, and we\u2019ll stand behind it the whole way.<\/p>\n

Patented Offset Ribbon Technology<\/strong>
\nThe R-121\u2019s proprietary\u00a0offset ribbon transducer\u00a0(Patent # 6,434,252) is the first of its kind, positioning the ribbon element closer to the front (logo) side of the microphone. This arrangement gives the ribbon more room to move within the prime magnetic field while maintaining full frequency response during high SPL recordings. It\u2019s an integral piece of the magic of all Royer R-series microphones.<\/p>\n

Technical<\/strong>\u00a0Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Acoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient
\nPolar Pattern: Figure-8
\nGenerating Element: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon
\nMagnets: Rare Earth Neodymium
\nFrequency Response: 30 -15,000 Hz +\/- 3dB
\nSensitivity: -47 dBv Re. 1v\/pa
\nOutput Impedance: 300 Ohms @ 1K (nominal)
\nRated Load Impedance: >1500 Ohms @ 300 Ohms
\nMaximum SPL: >135dB @ 20 Hz
\nOutput Connector: Male XLR 3 pin (Pin 2 Hot)
\nDimensions: 155.7mm L, 25mm W (6.13″ L, 1″ W) Weight: 244g (8.6 oz) Finish: Dull Satin Nickel\/Matte Black Chrome optional<\/p>\n

Polar Pattern<\/p>\n

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Frequency Response<\/p>\n

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Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

High SPL Capabilities
\nNo internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating
\nExtremely low residual noise
\nRibbon element is not affected by heat or humidity
\nAbsence of high frequency phase distortion
\nEqual sensitivity from front or back of element
\nConsistent frequency response regardless of distance<\/p>\n

Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Electric Guitar Amps
\nBrass Instruments
\nHorn Sections
\nDrum Rooms
\nKick Drum
\nWoodwinds
\nPercussion Instruments
\nAcoustic Piano
\nAcoustic Guitar
\nString Instruments & Sections
\nChoirs & Orchestras
\nCommercial Broadcast<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The R-121 ribbon microphone is our flagship microphone. It’s everything a ribbon should be -warm, smooth, natural sounding. It’s also tough as nails, lightweight, can handle high SPL’s and live stage use, and comes with a lifetime warranty. Welcome to the new world of ribbon microphones!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11669,"template":"","meta":[],"pwb-brand":[192],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1028],"product_tag":[527],"class_list":["post-7452","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","pwb-brand-royer-labs","product_cat-microfonos","product_tag-royer-labs","first","onbackorder","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"brands":[{"id":192,"name":"ROYER LABS","slug":"royer-labs"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7452"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"pwb-brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pwb-brand?post=7452"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7452"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7452"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}