{"product_id":"royer-labs-r-121-ribbon-microphone-and-grace-design-m103-channel-strip-bundle","title":"Royer Labs R-121 Ribbon Microphone and Grace Design m103 Channel Strip Bundle","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eROYER LABS R-121 RIBBON MICROPHONE\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Royer Labs R-121 is a thoroughly modern ribbon microphone designed for today's studio and live environments, exhibiting a flat frequency response and well balanced, panoramic sound field. Its ability to withstand 135 dB SPL @ 30 Hz makes it ideal for applications that were previously considered off limits to ribbon microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe R-121 was developed through relatively recent advancements in magnetics, materials and mechanical construction techniques. The ribbon element's smooth frequency response and phase linearity, coupled with sensitivity levels surpassing those of \"classic\" ribbons, make this microphone an ideal choice for digital recording. The R121 delivers a consistent, natural acoustical performance with stunning realism. Widely used on electric guitars, brass instruments and drums, the R-121's figure-8 pattern also conveys superb ambiance and depth when used for room miking applications, orchestral and choral recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe heart of the R 121 is its low mass, 2.5-micron, pure (99.99%) aluminum ribbon element. The R-121’s unique, patented offset-ribbon transducer assembly incorporates rare earth Neodymium magnets in a specially designed flux-frame, which forms a powerful magnetic field while reducing unwanted stray magnetic radiation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe R-121’s offset-ribbon design positions the ribbon element towards the front of the microphone body, which allows for higher SPL handling on the front (logo) side and the option of a brighter response when recording lower SPL sound sources on the back side (3 feet and closer; phase reversed in this position).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHigh SPL capabilities for electric guitar and percussion No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating Extremely low residual noise Ribbon element unaffected by heat or humidity Absence of high frequency peaks, \"ringing\" and phase shifts Equal sensitivity from front or back of element Gold plated XLR contacts\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClose miking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectric \u0026amp; acoustic guitar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrum overheads, kick drum (see manual for position), room miking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePercussion instruments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrass, horn sections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrings - solo \u0026amp; sections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcoustic piano\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVocals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLive events – recording and sound reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eGRACE DESIGN M103 CHANNEL STRIP\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe m103 starts with the tried and true m101 microphone preamplifier circuity. For many engineers, the m101 is an introduction to what quality mic preamplification is all about, and the perfect starting point for a channel strip – musical, transparent and pure. Headroom, detail, clarity – its all there. Complete with Grace Design's exclusive ribbon mic mode, a 75 Hz HPF and 48V phantom.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 3 band EQ section is built around single stage parallel tuning architecture, which minimizes circuitry and delivers natural tonal shaping from 20 Hz to 20kHz. Controls include a fully parametric mid, with sweepable high and low bands which can be operated in shelving or peak modes. Because of its accuracy of this design, smaller increments of cut or boost can be heard, providing a greater level of control over tone shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe compressor circuit is based on an optical attenuator – the purest, high fidelity gain control mechanism available. It provides gentle limiting to fairly heavy compression, while remaining neutral and transparent. The perfect way to zip it all up and send it downstream – clean, intact and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e10 segment gain reduction and output meters make monitoring compression and output levels simple. The front panel accessed HI-Z input makes this an amazingly high quality instrument preamp. Comprehensive I\/O options allow the mic pre and EQ\/COMP sections to be accessed independently of each other, and the order of the EQ\/COMP is switchable.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA dual function link\/ sidechain input on rearpanel is provided for inserting external sidechain signals (for de-essing, ducking) or connecting two m103’s together for stereo compression applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royer Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451008807015,"sku":"211125","price":3744.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/royer-r-121-grace-design-m103_211125_1_67350bde-e51a-4be0-9442-dab2059e351e.jpg?v=1787095475","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/royer-labs-r-121-ribbon-microphone-and-grace-design-m103-channel-strip-bundle","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}