Detail 01
Offset ribbon transducer
The ribbon sits closer to the front side, providing more rearward flex room at extreme sound-pressure levels while maintaining full-frequency response.
Product detailSKU #1274319728010
RoyerR-121 Ribbon Microphone - Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A figure-8 ribbon microphone with high SPL handling, offset-ribbon design, and a smooth, well-balanced response for sources from guitar cabinets to strings and horns.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close-miking electric guitar speaker cabinets
- High-SPL brass sources
- Studios seeking ribbon character for acoustic instruments, strings, horns, drums, or cymbals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who need a polar pattern other than figure-8
- Applications requiring a stated response above 15 kHz
- Anyone unwilling to manage polarity when using the microphone’s rear side
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
2.5-micron aluminum ribbon
An ultralow-mass ribbon hand-rolled through a corrugator for durability and flexibility.
Detail 03
Maximum SPL
Rated above 135 dB at 20 Hz, supporting close use on loud sources such as speaker cabinets and trumpet.
Detail 04
Rear-side response
At 30 inches or closer, the rear side provides a slightly brighter response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The microphone has a bidirectional figure-8 polar pattern.
- 02Its rear side is slightly brighter at distances of 30 inches or closer; flip polarity at the preamp or in the DAW when using that side.
- 03The supplied dimension field contains conflicting metric and inch values; confirm dimensions with the seller if they affect your setup.
- 04Rated load impedance is greater than 1,500 ohms.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What polar pattern does the R-121 use?
It uses a bidirectional figure-8 polar pattern.
02Can the R-121 be used close to a guitar cabinet?
Yes. Its stated maximum SPL is above 135 dB at 20 Hz, and the supplied description specifically identifies close-miking speaker cabinets as an application.
03What changes when I use the back of the microphone?
At distances of 30 inches or closer, the rear side is slightly brighter. Flip polarity on the preamp or in the DAW when using the back side.
04What connector does it use?
A 3-pin male XLR output connector, with Pin 2 hot.
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
- site51274319728010
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