Royer Labs 25th Anniversary R-10 Hot Rod Ribbon Microphone Matched Pair

Royer’s 25th Anniversary R-10 Hot Rod is a matched pair of mics with 5dB custom transformer upgrade. Features beefed-up trim package and upgraded performance.
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    Royer Labs is celebrating 25 years of modern ribbon microphone excellence with the fully loaded R-10 Hot Rod. This limited edition Ribbon Microphone comes with an upgraded trim package and improved performance. The 25th Anniversary finish will set it apart with a bold, extreme look that is sure to grab everyone’s attention. But that’s just the start - the real power behind this beast lies in the custom transformer upgrade that gives you an extra 5dB more output along with a punchier, more open sound pickup. For recording artists and studio engineers alike, this is one tool you won't want to miss out on for your next project! Don’t wait - get your hands on the Royer Labs 25th Anniversary R-10 Hot Rod Ribbon Microphone today before they’re all gone!

    The Royer R-10 is a passive mono ribbon microphone designed for use in the studio and on live stages. Hand-built in our Burbank California factory, the R-10’s sound, and performance are all-Royer and it handles SPLs of up to 160 dB @ 1 kHz. The R-10’s compact size and mounting system allow for flexible, unobtrusive positioning.

    The R-10’s 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon element is formed with our patented direct-corrugation process and is protected by a 3-layer windscreen system and internally shock-mounted ribbon transducer. The ribbon transducer is wired for humbucking to reject electromagnetically induced noise.

    The R-10’s built-in windscreen provides superior protection from air blasts and plosives. It also reduces proximity effect (bass buildup from close miking) so guitar cabinets and acoustic instruments can be close-miked with less bass buildup. The R-10’s internally shockmounted ribbon transducer isolates the ribbon element from shocks and vibrations, increasing the ribbon element’s durability.

    The R-10 utilizes a David Royer custom-designed transformer for high overload threshold, minimizing saturation at even extremely high sound pressure levels. You’ll never overload an R-10! The mic’s open grill design minimizes standing waves and associated comb-filtering effects and its smooth frequency response, phase linearity and lack of self-distortion make it ideal for all digital recording and live sound formats.

    The Sound

    Royer ribbon mics are legendary on electric guitar and the R-10 shows some of its best stuff on studio and live electrics, capturing all the low end, midrange warmth and punch guitarists and engineers have come to expect from a Royer. If you want more bite in the highs but don’t want to multi-mic (particularly on live stages where blending microphones can create phase-related problems), the R-10 takes EQ beautifully and we suggest experimenting with your favorite EQ unit or plugin.

    The R-10 is excellent on brass and can handle close-miked trumpets, trombones, and other brass instruments. Brass records naturally on an R-10, as bright as the musician plays but without the added sizzle or harshness commonly experienced when condenser mics are used on brass instruments.

    Drums are full-bodied with realistic (not over-hyped) transients response, and the R-10’s figure-8 pattern conveys superb ambience and depth when used for room miking applications. A compressed R-10 in front of the kit sounds huge and punchy.

    R-10 recordings of violins, ukuleles, steel-stringed and nylon-stringed acoustic guitars, banjos, and other stringed instruments are warmth and natural and fit into mixes easily. “Airing out” the recorded track by opening up a bit of 12K with an EQ often gives surprisingly good results.

    Vocals record warm and naturally on an R-10, and the EQ-friendliness of the R-10 allows for dialing in completely different sounds with liberal use of EQ. Try experimenting with cutting bass at 100 Hz and opening up 12K by 3 to 6 dB (or more!). Some great vocal performances were recorded on highly EQ’d ribbon mics (Sixpence None the Richer “There She Goes Again” and “Kiss Me” for example).

    Royer’s Patented Offset Ribbon Technology

    The R-10’s patented offset-ribbon design positions the ribbon element toward the front of the transducer, which allows for high SPL handling on the front (logo) side and the option of a brighter response when recording lower SPL sound sources like acoustic guitar, ukulele and vocals on the backside.

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    Royer Labs 25th Anniversary R-10 Hot Rod Ribbon Microphone Matched Pair Specifications

    Royer Labs 25th Anniversary R-10 Hot Rod Ribbon Microphone Matched Pair Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Royer Labs 25th Anniversary R-10 Hot Rod Ribbon Microphone Specifications

    • Mono/Stereo: Matched Pair
    • 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: -48dBv (re. 1v/pa)
    • Output Impedance: 300 Ohms
    • Maximum SPL: 135dB @ 50 Hz, 160dB @ 1kHz
    • Recommended Load Impedance: 1500 Ohms (or greater)
    • Output Connector: Male XLR 3-pin (Pin 2 Hot)
    • Dimensions: Length including mounting base: 5 7/8 inches (149 mm) Width 1 3/8 inches (35 mm)
    • Weight: 13 oz (368 grams)
    • Accessories: Microphone Holder, Mic Sock, Carrying Case
    • Microphone: Adjustable Swivel Mount (Black)
    • Microphone Warranty: Five Year, First Re-ribbon free in first year
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