Royer Labs R-10
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Royer Labs
R-10
Product Info
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The R-10 is a workhorse ribbon mic, delivering a classic Royer Labs vibe without the premium price tag. It's a fantastic choice for guitarists, brass players, and anyone wanting a smooth, natural sound, but be sure you’ve got a preamp with some muscle to drive it.
Product Description
- Royer Labs R-10
- Passive Studio Ribbon Microphone
- Ideal for recording electric guitars
- brass instruments and for other applications with direct recording
- Directional characteristic: Figure of eight
- Extremely low background noise
- Ribbon element insensitive to heat and moisture
- Frequency range: 30 to 15
- 000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
- Output impedance: 100 Ohm
- Max. sound pressure of 135 dB at 50 Hz
- Weight: 368 g
- Dimensions (L x Ø): 149 x 35 mm
- Microphone holder
- microphone pocket
- case and swiveling holder (black) included
PROS
- • Exceptional transient response for snappy guitar cabs
- • Robust aluminum body handles stage abuse easily
- • Figure-8 pattern excels in stereo and Blumlein setups
- • Warm, natural character avoids harshness on brass
CONS
- • Passive design requires a high-gain preamp for optimal use
- • Limited frequency extension compared to some modern mics
- • Can be prone to proximity effect, requiring careful mic placement
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Ribbon
Polar Pattern
Figure of Eight
Frequency Range
30 Hz to 15,000 Hz
Max SPL
135 dB
Sensitivity
-48 dBV/Pa (approx.)
Connector
XLR
Weight
368 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The R-10 is generally brighter and more detailed than the R-121, but the R-121 has a slightly more vintage, rounded tone.
It can work well for vocals, especially for singers needing a warmer, less aggressive sound, but a dynamic or condenser mic might be more versatile.
Given its passive nature, you’ll want a preamp with at least 60dB of gain and a low noise floor to get a usable signal.
