{"product_id":"royer-labs-r-122-mkii-mp-205789","title":"R-122 MKII MP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom the original R-122 to the R-122 MKII: the legacy of the active ribbon, in a more flexible version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2002, the R-122 marked a key milestone in the ribbon microphone world by popularizing the \u003cstrong\u003eactive ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e approach powered by 48 V phantom. The idea is simple and highly effective: integrated active electronics ensure impedance matching and deliver a \u003cstrong\u003edynamic microphone-level output\u003c\/strong\u003e, which reduces dependence on very high-gain preamps and makes the ribbon more accessible for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eR-122 MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e version builds on this sonic foundation while adding two tools expected in modern production: a \u003cstrong\u003e-15 dB pad\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-pass filter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Important for purists: when these functions are disabled, the switches are \u003cstrong\u003eout of the circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e. With pad and filter off, the microphone behaves, in spirit, like a classic R-122, maintaining the same active ribbon philosophy with high output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is it for and what uses in studio and live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epair\u003c\/strong\u003e is aimed at sound engineers, demanding home studio users, and recording studios seeking a coherent ribbon stereo setup that is quick to deploy. The \u003cstrong\u003efigure-8\u003c\/strong\u003e polar pattern is ideal for structuring space: it precisely captures front and rear while strongly rejecting the sides. This is a major advantage for controlling bleed, shaping a room image, or recording two sources face-to-face with a very natural aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the R-122 MKII excels on acoustic and electric guitars (cabinet, room), overheads, piano, brass, strings, choirs, and ambient recordings. Live, the active electronics and high output level facilitate compatibility with many consoles and stage boxes while preserving the typical musicality of the ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMKII Features: more control without sacrificing ribbon sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003e-15 dB Pad: managing strong sources without compromise\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe switchable \u003cstrong\u003e-15 dB pad\u003c\/strong\u003e secures recording on high-level sources (powerful guitar amp, close brass, percussion, aggressive room) and maintains comfortable headroom in the recording chain. This limits the risk of saturating the next stage while preserving the ribbon signature and spectral balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSwitchable High-Pass Filter: cleaning the low end at the source\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe switchable high-pass filter at \u003cstrong\u003e100 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e15 dB\/octave slope\u003c\/strong\u003e is a valuable tool to control the proximity effect of a figure-8 pattern, reduce stage rumble, vibrations, handling noise, or room resonances. It also saves mixing time: unnecessary low frequencies are controlled during recording, not relying solely on post-production EQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRecessed Controls and True Bypass: designed for real-world conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe switches are located on the rear and \u003cstrong\u003erecessed\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent accidental activation during handling, mounting on the suspension, or transport. 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