Royer - R-121 Ribbon Microphones and Sling-Shock RSM-SS1 Bundle - Matched Pair

R-121 Ribbon Microphone
Released in 1998, the award-winning R-121 is Royers flagship microphone; the world's first radically re-engineered ribbon microphone and the model that reintroduced ribbon mics to engineers around the world. We did away with the large, heavy, fragile "classic" approach to ribbon microphones and went in a completely new direction. The R-121 gives all of the warmth and natural sound that experienced engineers have 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's have been sold around the world and it's well established as a standard for tracking electric guitar and brass.

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's 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 electric guitars, close up brass, drums - you name it, the R-121 will help you record it with realism you have to hear to believe.

Sling-Shock RSM-SS1
The Sling-Shock™ (Patent No. 8,571,250) is a revolutionary departure from traditional shockmount designs. Royer has done away with unreliable rubberised parts and elastic cords, producing a durable shockmount that provides exceptional isolation from vibration, rumble and resonances.

Royers proprietary system of non-resonant nylon cable and damped steel springs acts to isolate the microphone from vibrations induced from the microphone stand. These vibrations appear as rumble and/or low-grade noise across the bandwidth and are greatly reduced by use of the Sling-Shock.

Sling-Shocks also eliminate the self-resonance that traditional shockmounts can generate on high SPL applications like close-miked electric guitar. Shockmount self-resonance creates harmonic interference at various frequencies - Sling-Shocks eliminate the issue. The Sling-Shock's superior vibration-reduction capabilities and lack of self-resonance allow engineers to capture performances free of vibration-related interference across the bandwidth.

The Sling-Shock RSM-SS1 is sized to fit Royer's 1-inch diameter ribbon mics; R-121, R-122 MKll, R-122V and SF-12 ribbon microphones. The RSM-SS1 will work with any cylindrical microphone measuring approximately one inch in diameter (+/- 1/8 inch).

R-121 Features
• High SPL Capabilities
• No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating
• Extremely low residual noise
• Ribbon element is not affected by heat or humidity
• Absence of high frequency phase distortion
• Equal sensitivity from front or back of element
• Consistent frequency response regardless of distance

Sling-Shock RSM-SS1 Features
• Superior isolation from vibration, shock and rumble
• Lack of self-resonance on high SPL applications
• Felt-lined, scratch-free microphone chamber holds mic securely
• No rubberised parts to degrade or stretch
• Built in microphone cable clip minimises cable-related vibration
• Flexible for easy microphone positioning
• Lifetime manufacturers warranty