Royer Labs R-122 MKII Phantom Powered Mono Ribbon

The R-122 MKII tape microphone continues in the line of Royer's original R-122 microphone which was the world's first phantom-powered active tape microphone.
Here is the natural R-121 sound, but with 13 dB more output, a changeable -15 dB pad, a changeable bass cut and impedance matching circuit that makes it usable with pretty much all preamps.

NB, it is a good idea to buy the Sling-Shock RSM-SS1 as seen in the last picture.

Specifications

• Phantom powered circuitry provides high output and impedance matching
• -15 dB pad before the mic's electronics gives more headroom when activated.
• Bass cut filter reduces proximity effect and bass below 100 Hz when activated
• High SPL Capabilities
• No 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
• Rear side of mic records slightly brighter when three feet or closer to sound source
• Acoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient with active
• electronics.
• Polar Pattern: Figure-8
• Generating Element: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon
• Magnets: Rare Earth Neodymium
• Frequency Response: 30 - 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB
• Sensitivity: -36 dB (re. 1v / pa ± 1 dB)
• Switchable Pad: -15 dB
• Switchable Bass Cut: 100 Hz (6 dB per octave)
• Self-Noise: <18 dB
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms, balanced
• Output Connector: Male XLR 3-pin (Pin 2 Hot)
• Rated Load Impedance: 1K-Ohm minimum
• Maximum SPL: 135 dB @ 30 Hz
• Power Requirements: 48-Volt Phantom Only
• Supply current: 4 mA
• Dimensions: 206mm LX 25mm W (8 1/8 ”LX 1” W)
• Weight: 309 grams (10.9 oz)
• Finish: Burnished Satin Nickel / Matte Black
• Chrome (optional)
• Accessories: Protective wood case, mic sock
• Optional Accessories: Wind screen, shock mount

Applications

• Electric Guitar Amps
• Acoustic Guitar
• Drum Overheads
• Percussion Instruments
• Brass and Woodwinds
• Horn Sections
• Acoustic Piano
• Acoustic Guitar
• Harp
• Solo Strings & String Sections
• Choirs and Orchestras
• Commercial Broadcast
• Voice Over