Detail 01
Figure-8 polar pattern
The microphone picks up from both its front and rear sides.
Product detailSKU #1500000301117
RoyerR-121 Ribbon Microphone & dBooster Combo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A rugged, high-output Royer figure-8 ribbon microphone bundle with a phantom-powered dBooster for clean 12dB or 20dB signal gain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording or live-stage use where a ribbon microphone is desired
- High-SPL sources, including loud guitar amplifiers
- Users who need added gain for passive low-output ribbon or dynamic microphones
- Recording sources that may benefit from the R-121’s slightly brighter rear side at close distances
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who need a polar pattern other than figure-8
- Users seeking a microphone with built-in signal boosting
- Setups without phantom power for the included dBooster
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Patented Offset Ribbon Technology
The ribbon sits closer to the front, logo side to maintain full frequency response during high-SPL recording.
Detail 03
12dB / 20dB dBooster gain
You can select the gain level to balance gain and headroom for different uses.
Detail 04
Low-impedance dBooster output
It supplies an increased microphone-level signal for a digital interface or standard microphone preamplifier.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a bundle containing the R-121 microphone and the R-DB20 dBooster.
- 02The dBooster is phantom-powered and provides a selectable 12dB or 20dB gain boost.
- 03The R-121 has a figure-8 pattern; at three feet and closer, its rear side records slightly brighter than its front side.
- 04The stated maximum SPL rating is greater than 135dB at 20Hz.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is included in this combo?
It includes the Royer R-121 ribbon microphone and the Royer R-DB20 dBooster in-line signal booster.
02What polar pattern does the R-121 use?
It uses a figure-8 polar pattern.
03How much gain does the dBooster provide?
It provides selectable 12dB or 20dB of clean gain boost.
04Can the R-121 handle loud sources?
Its stated maximum SPL rating is greater than 135dB at 20Hz, and Royer describes it as suitable for demanding tasks including live stage use.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Color Finish
- Dull satin nickel
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000301117
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