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product_id: 1781697
title: "R-122 MKII Ribbon Microphone"
brand: "royer labs"
price: "R61627"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 2
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1781697-r-122-mkii-ribbon-microphone
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Phantom powered high output High SPL without distortion Heat & humidity resistant ribbon R-122 MKII Ribbon Microphone

**Brand:** royer labs
**Price:** R61627
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎙️ Elevate your sound with ribbon precision—don’t just record, captivate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** R-122 MKII Ribbon Microphone by royer labs
- **How much does it cost?** R61627 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1781697-r-122-mkii-ribbon-microphone)

## Best For

- royer labs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted royer labs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Ribbon Clarity:** Experience the warm, natural tone only a ribbon mic can provide—stand out in every session.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Extremely low residual noise ensures every nuance is captured flawlessly.
- • **Unrivaled High SPL Handling:** Captures even the loudest sources with zero distortion—your mix stays pristine.
- • **Weatherproof Ribbon Element:** Resistant to heat and humidity, built to perform in any environment.
- • **Powerful Phantom-Powered Circuitry:** Delivers unmatched output and perfect impedance matching for crystal-clear sound.

## Overview

The R-122 MKII Ribbon Microphone features phantom-powered circuitry for high output and impedance matching, handles extremely high SPL without distortion, maintains ultra-low noise levels, and boasts a ribbon element impervious to heat and humidity—ideal for professional-grade, reliable audio capture.

## Description

The R-122 is the world's first active ribbon™ microphone. Designed to work with phantom power, it delivers all of the warm, natural tone of Royer’s R-121, but with +14dB greater output and impedance matching circuitry that makes it compatible with almost any mic preamplifier. Royer’s proprietary offset ribbon transducer (Patent # 6,434,252) is the first of its kind, positioning the ribbon element closer to the front side of the microphone. An integral piece of the magic of all Royer R-series microphones, this arrangement gives the ribbon more room to move within the prime magnetic field while maintaining full frequency response during high SPL recordings.

## Features

- Phantom powered circuitry provides high output and impedance matching
- High SPL Capabilities
- No distortion up to maximum SPL rating
- Extremely low residual noise
- Ribbon element is not affected by heat or humidity

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Royer Labs
- **Model Name:** R-122
- **Connectivity Technology:** XLR
- **Connector Type:** XLR
- **Compatible Devices:** Amplifier
- **Color:** Nickel
- **Included Components:** Amplifier
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Audio Sensitivity:** 38 dB
- **Item Weight:** 3.1 Pounds

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s one of the nicer mics every studio should have
*by D***I on June 24, 2023*

The beauty of the 121 without the fear of frying it with phantom power. The backside has a nice brightness if you need a bit more higher end. It’s one of my prize mics up there amongst U87s, etc.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Royer R-122 = Total Class, Excellent Musicality, Wide Dynamic Range
*by B***C on June 30, 2014*

Watch an in-field review by LANSKY: [...]I have been using these mics on pianos, cellos, violins, upright bass, percussion of all kinds, and brass/woodwind instruments with AWESOME results. Royer's R-122 makes everything sound beautiful. This mic is one of the reasons that professionally recorded electric & acoustic guitars sound so rich in tone. Two of these on a drum kit is instant bad*ss. I recommend the Royer R-122 for anyone that requires serious classic tone in their music recordings. In using this mic, people that hear my recordings believe I am a better engineer simply because of how nice everything sounds when all I have done is set up a R-122!If you are looking for a mic that will add a touch of beauty, smooth out some harshness, & improve the quality of your studio or live production, the Royer R-122 is an excellent choice. This mic is total class from its rugged iron housing & vintage look, to its distinct warm tone. The R-122 has a very natural sound that seems to gently round out higher frequencies without ever sounding dull or flat. This mic has a very wide dynamic range making it useful for just about any instrument & immediately improves the quality of production in any project.The R-122 is the world's first active ribbon mic that requires phantom power (+48V) to operate -- it has a built-in head amp that adds 14dB of gain as well as impedance-matching circuitry that allow it to be used with more preamps than traditional ribbon mics. The front side can handle up to 135dB without distorting & has a slightly darker tone than the brighter rear side. This mic takes EQ very gracefully without ever getting crunchy, harsh, or otherwise junky -- using a high shelving EQ will reveal really crisp detail that may not be immediately apparent.The only downside to this mic is that the ribbon element is VERY DELICATE & can be damaged by light wind pressure. If you are carrying this mic from one place to another, it is safest to put a sock on it or place the mic in its box before walking. The air pressure from walking with it can stretch/warp the ribbon element & will require repair. If the R-122 is placed in front of an instrument that is likely to produce bursts of air, i.e. kick drum or trumpet, it is best to place a pop filter in front to protect the element from wind damage. This is not a good mic for children as they will destroy it on the first session. If you can treat this baby right, it will give back wonderfully!This is a big league transducer that consistently performs with grace. I strongly recommend the Royer R-122 for professional engineers that need beautiful sound in any genre of music. Find out more from Royer at [...]

## Frequently Bought Together

- Royer Labs R-122 MKII Ribbon Microphone
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*Last updated: 2026-02-04*