More Although sometimes described as an “amplifier circuit,” the active electronics within the R-122 do not amplify the mic’s signal. The tube offers 15dB more gain than the R-121 and 10dB more than the R-122, but the sound is pure Royer - familiar and natural. Performance-wise, the R-122V falls in line with the R-121 and R-122. Quote: Originally Posted by [email protected] 122v does something special. Lives for gear . The Royer R-122 is the world’s first “active” ribbon mic — it requires phantom power, to drive the impedance-conversion circuitry within the mic body.. Share Quote. … Royer Labs R-122 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphone. Share Quote. Lives for gear . I know thought that the Royer has a very sweet characteristic that i am yet to hear on other available ribbons. The R-122V ribbon microphone is the world's first vacuum tube ribbon microphone. My Studio. Thank for the link, that was very helpful! Gear Addict . It's a bit 'deeper' and seems to somehow 'smooth' the audio. 8th March 2014 #4. Originally developed in 2001 as a benchmark for testing R-122 designs against, the unique R-122V has evolved into a world class ribbon microphone with amazing depth and reach in the midrange frequencies and a lush-ness you'll need to hear for yourself to believe. The main advantage of the R-122 to the R-121 is that you don’t have to worry about impedance matching as the extra circuitry in the R-122 keeps the ribbon under proper load at all times, regardless of the preamp’s input impedance. 9th April 2011 #2. mics. The increased output lets you be more flexible with which preamp you choose, as a high-gain preamp is no longer necessary to get sufficient signal. Seems like the 121 may be the way to go for me. Lives for gear . Royer 122V vs Peluso TR14. The best way to explain the differences between R-series mics (R-121, R-122 MKII, R-122V) and SF-series mics (SF-12, SF-24, SF-1) is to take a look at their ribbon transducers (the transducer is the magnetic frame or assembly that the ribbon element is housed in). think silk cheers Share Quote. It has a long, wide, thick (2.5 micron) ribbon element. wow, there are so many. 8th March 2014 #5. joemeek. Mad John ️. Royer 122 VS. Royer 121. 9th April 2011 #3. swafford. This is the R-121 transducer (also used in R-122 MKII's and R-122V's). You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Share Quote. Royer R-122 vs. R-121 If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. What differences you find between the: Royer 122V and the Peluso TR14 Vacuum Tube Ribbon Mics? The: Royer 122v and the Peluso TR14 vacuum tube ribbon Mics a,... It has a very sweet characteristic that i am yet to hear on other ribbons! 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