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Royer Labs

USA, est. 1991 · 15 products across 2 categories

15
Total Products
2
Categories
$2,294
Avg Price
$245
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About Royer Labs

Royer Labs is synonymous with high-quality ribbon microphones, built upon the legacy of Royer Corporation, originally founded in California. Known for their distinctive warm, natural sound and robust construction, Royer microphones have become staples in recording studios worldwide, particularly favored for amplifying electric guitars, brass, and vocals. The brand represents a commitment to traditional ribbon microphone design with modern engineering.

Founded
1991
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
Professional recording engineers, session musicians, and studios seeking premium
Known For
R-121 Ribbon Microphone R-122 Ribbon Microphone Series Matched Microphone Pairs Figure-8 Ribbon Design Robust Construction & Durability
PROS
  • • Exceptional warmth and natural sound reproduction
  • • Handles high SPLs with ease, ideal for loud sources
  • • Classic, recognizable tone across various instruments
  • • Durable build quality ensures long-term reliability
  • • Versatile, performs well in diverse recording scenarios
CONS
  • • Can be premium-priced compared to other microphone options
  • • Ribbon microphones are inherently sensitive to moisture
  • • Requires careful handling and storage
  • • May exhibit a slight 'darkness' in certain bright recording environments

Royer Labs Products

Royer Labs R-12 MP Shockmount Bundle - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-12 MP Shockmount Bundle

Ribbon Microphones

$2,279
4.4 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-12 Shockmount Bundle - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-12 Shockmount Bundle

Ribbon Microphones

$1,082
4.5 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-12 MP - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-12 MP

Ribbon Microphones

$2,279
Active studio ribbon microphones, Matched pair, Ideal for electric and acoustic string instruments,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs SF-24 - Stereo Microphones

Royer Labs SF-24

Stereo Microphones

$4,788
Stereo Ribbon Microphone, Polar pattern: Figure-8, Frequency range: 40 - 15000 Hz ± 2 dB, Max. sound...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-122V - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-122V

Ribbon Microphones

$3,933
Tube ribbon microphone, Polar pattern: Eight, Extremely low self-noise, Suitable for high sound...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs dBooster2 - Preamps

Royer Labs dBooster2

Preamps

$428
2-Channel In-Line Signal Amplifier, For ribbon and dynamic microphones, Switchable gain (12/20...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-122 MkII Matched Pair - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-122 MkII Matched Pair

Ribbon Microphones

$4,674
Active Ribbon Microphone, For studio and live use, Matched pair, Electrodynamic...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs dBooster - Preamps

Royer Labs dBooster

Preamps

$245
In-Line Signal Amplifier, For ribbon and dynamic microphones, Switchable gain (12/20 dB),...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-10 MP - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-10 MP

Ribbon Microphones

$1,538
Studio Ribbon Microphone Set, 2 Passive studio ribbon microphones, Ideal for recording electric...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-10 - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-10

Ribbon Microphones

$740
Passive Studio Ribbon Microphone, Ideal for recording electric guitars, brass instruments and for...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-122 MkII - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-122 MkII

Ribbon Microphones

$2,279
Active Ribbon Microphone, For studio and live applications, Electrodynamic pressure gradient...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-121 - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-121

Ribbon Microphones

$1,823
Ribbon Microphone, Directional characteristic: Figure 8, Extremely low inherent noise, Ribbon element...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-12 - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-12

Ribbon Microphones

$1,025
Ribbon Microphone, Electrodynamic pressure gradient with active electronics, Polar pattern: Figure...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs SF-12 - Stereo Microphones

Royer Labs SF-12

Stereo Microphones

$3,192
Stereo Ribbon Microphone, X/Y and M/S recording option, Mode of operation: Electrodynamic pressure...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Royer Labs R-121 MP - Ribbon Microphones

Royer Labs R-121 MP

Ribbon Microphones

$4,104
Matched Microphone Pair, Directional characteristics: Figure 8, Extremely low noise, Ribbon...
4.9 AudioFu Score

Frequently Asked Questions About Royer Labs

While Royer utilizes modern manufacturing techniques, significant manual assembly and quality control checks are performed throughout the production process.

Royer ribbons offer a more nuanced and natural sound than many dynamic mics, capturing more detail and harmonic richness, but are generally more fragile.

The R-122 offers a more extended high-frequency response compared to the R-121, resulting in a brighter and more detailed sound signature.

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