Add to Wish List
Royer
Royer R121 Ribbon Mic
High End Recording Microphone
FREE UK Delivery
Earn 1399 Loyalty Points
Want to Click and Collect or try items at our Guildford Store?
The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: R121
You Might Also Like
Product Description
The Royer R121 Ribbon Microphone is an industry-defining studio and live performance microphone, renowned worldwide for its unmistakably natural sound. As Royer’s flagship ribbon microphone, the R121 played a crucial role in bringing modern ribbon technology into mainstream recording, becoming the first choice for electric guitar cabinets across countless professional studios. Its warm tonal character, smooth high frequency response and exceptional realism make it equally impressive on brass, drums, piano, strings and orchestral sources.
Designed to handle extreme sound pressure levels with ease, the R121 delivers consistent, musical results whether placed in front of a high-powered guitar amplifier or capturing subtle acoustic detail. The compact, lightweight body makes positioning simple, while the passive ribbon design ensures extremely low noise and zero electronic distortion. Hand-built in the USA with meticulous attention to detail, every R121 is crafted for a lifetime of dependable use.
Features
- Exceptional High SPL Handling:
Capable of capturing sources exceeding 160 dB without distortion, making it ideal for loud guitar amps, brass instruments and powerful drum recordings. - Patented Offset Ribbon Technology:
Unique ribbon placement delivers full frequency response at high levels and provides two distinct tonal characters from the front and rear of the microphone. - Natural Ribbon Sound Quality:
Produces a warm, smooth and phase accurate response that translates instruments authentically without harshness or artificial brightness.
Iconic Ribbon Performance:
The R121 is celebrated for redefining what engineers expect from a ribbon microphone. Its smooth, realistic sound captures the true character of instruments without exaggerated highs or brittle transients. Electric guitars benefit from added depth and clarity, while brass and woodwinds retain body and power without harsh edges. The figure eight polar pattern also allows creative room capture, making it a favourite for ambient drum recordings and orchestral applications.
Two Sounds in One Microphone:
Thanks to Royer’s patented offset ribbon design, the R121 offers two distinct tonal options. The front logo side delivers a classic warm ribbon sound, while the rear side provides a subtly brighter response at closer distances. This versatility allows engineers to tailor the microphone to different instruments and performance styles without changing equipment, simply by reversing the microphone orientation and adjusting polarity.
Built for a Lifetime of Recording:
Every R121 is hand assembled in Royer’s Burbank facility using a blend of modern precision engineering and traditional craftsmanship. The ribbon element is unaffected by heat or humidity, ensuring consistent performance in demanding environments. Built to withstand daily professional use, the microphone includes a lifetime warranty and a complimentary first re ribbon service, reflecting Royer’s confidence in its durability.
Specifications
- Acoustic operating principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient
- Polar pattern: Figure eight
- Ribbon element: 2.5 micron aluminium ribbon
- Magnets: Rare-earth neodymium
- Frequency response: 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz plus or minus 3 dB
- Sensitivity: minus 47 dBv re 1 V per Pa
- Output impedance: 300 Ohms at 1 kHz nominal
- Rated load impedance: Greater than 1500 Ohms
- Maximum SPL: Over 160 dB at 1 kHz
- Output connector: Male 3-pin XLR
- Dimensions: 155.7 mm length, 25 mm width
- Weight: 244 g
