Royer R-122V User's Guide

Royer LabsModel R-122VVacuum Tube Ribbon Velocity MicrophoneOperation Instructions Manual & User GuideMade in U.S.A.

preamplifiers on the market today. Choose one that fits your budget and offers good performance, but remember that you get what you pay for. If you have

be worse. The cure for this problem is to identify the source of the noise and move the microphone away from it. Ano

3. Variation in ratio of direct to reverberant sound. Tendency of a microphone to favor the nearest sound source due to a combination of these items,

upright piano, or on a person with a thin, weak voice, the recorded sound is likely to sound even thinner than it was in real life. In contrast, using

Since guitar amplifier speakers are often beamy, experiment with mic placement to find just the right spot. Placing the mic at greater dis

1. Example of the Vertical Positioning Technique Slight off-axis positioning will minimize stressing the ribbon on loud sound sources2. Example of Hor

4. Horizontal Positioning TechniqueApplied to kick drum - similar to that utilized for other loud or percussive instrumentStereophonic Microphone Tech

The “Blumlein” technique, named for A.D. Blumlein of England, involves the use of two figure-eight microphones positioned as in the sketch (see Figure

If the outputs of the “mid” and “side” microphones are recorded on separate tracks, the electrical connections shown in Figure 3 can be made at the mi

R-122V’s offset-ribbon design allows ample space for rearward excursions of the ribbon element. However, tracking on the back side causes the ribbon t

TABLE OF CONTENTSModel R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon MicrophoneRevised 2015TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

50,000 hours, so tube failure is highly unlikely. However, if the microphone should develop a vacuum tube related problem, it must be returned to the

Troubleshooting Most troubleshooting issues can be traced to some form of pilot error, so we'll cover the obvious first. If the microphone produce

Electrical SpecificationsAcoustic Operating Principle: Electro-dynamic pressure gradientPolar Pattern: Figure-8Generating Element: 2.5 micron aluminum

Polar PatternFrequency ResponseTo learn more about Royer products and their usage, visit our website at www.royerlabs.com. !23

WarrantyPLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE AS YOU WILL NEED TO PRESENT IT SHOULD YOU REQUIRE SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.TO VA

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a Royer model R-122V vacuum tube ribbon microphone. The R-122V is a handcrafted precision instrument c

output level comparable to that of condenser microphones, and its buffer stage provides a low impedance output while presenting a perfect

DescriptionThe R-122V is a compact, active, bi-directional (figure-eight) velocity type tube ribbon microphone designed for profe

User GuideUsing the R-122V vacuum tube Ribbon MicrophoneThe head amplification system used in the R-122V consists of a sub-miniature military grade vac

extending the life of the tube. We recommend letting the R-122V warm up for at least 15 minutes prior to use. When the microphone becomes operational,

CAUTION!Never attempt to bypass a fuse or use one of a higher rating! Not only is this an unsafe practice, but it will void the

Several performers can be grouped at both the front and back of the microphone, with one proviso: since the outputs are out of phase a