{"product_id":"royer-labs-r-122-mkii-205784","title":"R-122 MKII","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom the First Phantom-Powered Active Ribbon to the R-122 MKII: An Evolution Designed for Modern Sessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2002, the R-122 marked a turning point by democratizing the use of ribbon microphones in setups where available gain was often a limitation. Its principle: combining the musical character of a ribbon with active impedance-matching electronics to provide a condenser-mic-level output and easier integration with preamplifiers, including on quiet sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Royer \u003cstrong\u003eR-122 MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e builds on this now-classic foundation and takes it further with tools directly useful in recording: a \u003cstrong\u003e-15 dB pad\u003c\/strong\u003e to confidently handle very energetic sources, and a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-pass filter\u003c\/strong\u003e to clean up low frequencies when they become overwhelming. An important feature: when these functions are disabled, the switches are designed to be \u003cstrong\u003eout of the signal path\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the original R-122's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For and Uses: A High-Level Ribbon for Vocals, Instruments, and Ambiences\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R-122 MKII is aimed at studios seeking the typical warmth and density of a ribbon without the usual gain and sensitivity constraints. It excels on \u003cstrong\u003eelectric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e (cabinet), \u003cstrong\u003ebrass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estrings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eoverheads\u003c\/strong\u003e, and room mics, delivering a natural texture and detailed transient response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003efigure-8\u003c\/strong\u003e polar pattern is a creative asset: it captures sound from the front and back while rejecting the sides. This allows playing with room acoustics, controlling bleed in live situations, or building classic stereo pairs based on figure-8 patterns according to the chosen recording technique. Thanks to its active electronics, it remains effective on quieter sources where some passive ribbons require very high-gain preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMKII Features: More Control Without Sacrificing Ribbon Purity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003e-15 dB Pad: The Margin That Changes Everything\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe switchable \u003cstrong\u003e-15 dB pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal when the source is very close or naturally loud: loud guitar cabinets, brass, percussion, or certain projected vocal setups. It helps maintain a healthy signal chain, prevents preamp input overload, and provides immediate comfort when setting gain, all while preserving the ribbon's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Pass Filter: Better-Controlled Low End\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe switchable \u003cstrong\u003e100 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e high-pass filter (with a \u003cstrong\u003e15 dB\/octave\u003c\/strong\u003e slope) reduces vibrations, mic stand rumble, and proximity buildup. It's a valuable option for close-miking, on stage, or whenever a room boosts the low frequencies. The goal: to achieve a \"mix-ready\" signal faster, with clearer lows without heavy EQ correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRecessed Switches and Preserved Signal Path\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwitches are located on the rear and recessed to limit accidental changes. When the pad and high-pass filter are off, their design removes them from the audio path: you then experience a sound very close to the original R-122, with added flexibility on demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol 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