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Royer R-10 Ribbon-Velocity Studio Microphone

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Original price $599.00 - Original price $599.00
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$599.00
New: $599.00
Current price $599.00
Condition: New
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Get Both Innovation And Time-Tested Quality With The Royer R-10 Ribbon-Velocity Studio Microphone

The Royer R-10 is a passive mono ribbon microphone designed for critical studio and live performance applications. Its compact size and mounting configuration allows for flexible placement with minimum intrusion. The R-10 exhibits a flat frequency response and a well-balanced soundfield, while at the same time handling sound pressure levels of up to 160 dB @ 1 kHz.

The R-10 incorporates advancements pioneered by Royer Labs, including a multi-layered wind screen and an internally shockmounted ribbon transducer. The layered wind screen provides superior protection from air blasts and plosives, and also reduces proximity effect so guitar cabinets and acoustic instruments can be close miked with less bass build-up. The R-10’s internally shockmounted ribbon transducer assembly isolates the ribbon element from shocks and vibrations and increases ribbon durability.

The R-10 incorporates Royer’s patented offset-ribbon technology and low mass, 2.5-micron (99.9% pure) aluminum ribbon element. A custom designed impedance-matching transformer minimizes saturation and the open grill configuration minimizes standing waves and associated comb-filtering effects. The transducer’s flux-frame design and rare earth Neodymium magnets create a powerful magnetic field which increases sensitivity while reducing stray magnetic radiation. The offset-ribbon design also positions the ribbon element towards the front of the transducer, which allows for the higher SPL handling of the front (logo) side and the option of a brighter response when recording lower SPL sound sources on the back side (3 feet or closer; phase reversed position).

The R-10 is a perfect choice for electric guitars, brass instruments and drums, and its figure-8 pattern conveys superb ambience and depth when used for room miking applications. The R-10’s smooth frequency response, phase linearity and lack of self-distortion make it ideal for digital recording.


  • Multi-layered wind screen provides superior protection to ribbon element
  • Internally shock-mounted ribbon transducer gives increased durability
  • Passive design and custom transformer minimize high SPL overload
  • Extremely low residual noise
  • Ribbon element not affected by heat or humidity
  • Absence of high-frequency peaks, “ringing” and phase shifts
  • Equal sensitivity from front or back of the element


Recommended Applications

  • Close miking in the studio and on live stages
  • Electric and acoustic guitars
  • Drum overheads, kick drum (see manual for position), room miking
  • Percussion instruments
  • Brass, horn sections
  • Strings - solo and sections
  • Acoustic piano
  • Vocals


SPECIFICATIONS

  • Acoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient
  • Polar Pattern: Figure-8
  • Generating Element: 2.5 micron aluminum ribbon
  • Magnets: Rare Earth Neodymium (Grade 52)
  • Frequency Response: 30Hz-15,000Hz +/- 3dB
  • Sensitivity: -54dBv (re. 1v/pa)
  • Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
  • Maximum SPL; 135dB @ 50 Hz, 160dB @ 1 kHz
  • Recommended Load Impedance: 700 Ohms (or greater)
  • Output Connector: Male XLR 3-pin (Pin 2 Hot)
  • Dimensions (including mounting base): 5-7/8" (149 mm) long; 1-3/8" (35 mm) wide
  • Accessories: Microphone Holder, Mic Sock, Carrying Case
  • Microphone Holder: Adjustable Swivel Mount (Black)
  • Microphone Warranty: Five Years, First re-ribbon free in first year


Manufacturer: Royer Labs
Model: R-10
SKU: I491449-0-WHXB


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