Royer Labs R122 Mk II Active Ribbon Microphone - Phantom-Powered Mono Ribbon - Large Ribbon Element (2.5-Micron) - Adjustable Bass Cut and Pad - Made in USA

In 2002 Royer introduced the R-122, the world’s first phantom powered, active ribbon microphone. It was a revolutionary development in ribbon mics, combining impedance matching circuitry with condenser-like output levels that allowed the R-122 to be used on even the quietest sound sources. It also allowed the mic to be paired to virtually any preamplifier. The R-122 MKll takes the R-122 to a whole new level, delivering unprecedented flexibility for ribbons via the addition of a switchable -15 dB pad and a switchable bass-cut filter. The switches are completely out of the circuit when disengaged so when both are off, the microphone is for all purposes an original R-122. The switches are located on the back of the microphone and recessed to prevent accidental activation. Now you can record even the loudest sound sources without worrying about overload and distortion. And you can use the R-122 MKII's proximity effect to your advantage while also cutting out mud and rumble with the switchable filter. The enhancements in the R-122 MKII active ribbon microphone make it an amazing solution for any stage or studio task.

• IMPEDANCE MATCHING: R-122 MK’s active electronics put a perfect load on the ribbon element at all times, allowing the microphone to deliver its full sonic potential regardless of the input characteristics of the following pre.
• FIGURE-8 POLAR PATTERN
• SWITCHABLE PAD: -15 dB pad before the mic’s electronics delivers more headroom when activated
• BASS CUT FILTER - reduces proximity effect and bass below 100 Hz when activated
• PATENTED OFFSET RIBBON TECHNOLOGY: Rear side of mic records slightly brighter when three feet or closer to sound source