Royer-labs R-122 Manual de usuario

Royer LabsModel R-122Active Ribbon™ Velocity MicrophoneOperation Instructions Manual & User GuideMade in U.S.A.

angle of about 10-20 degrees (off axis), where phase loss and diffraction effect offset each other somewhat.Proximity Effect and Working DistanceThe

but weakened, boosting them by several dB will sound “natural,” even though the sound has been “sweetened.”Radio and television annou

Choirs and Orchestras can be picked up well with two R-122s. Place the microphones at a height of ten feet or so and a few feet behin

2! Example of Horizontal Positioning TechniqueAngling the micro-phone slightly will minimize stressing the ribbon. Due to the microphone’s pickup patt

Stereophonic Microphone TechniquesClassic Blumlein TechniqueFor many years, several “coincident” microphone setups have been widely used for pic

If the outputs of the two microphones are equal (or made equal using gain controls), the stereo pickup will be similar to that of two microphon

Specialized Recording TechniquesRecording on the back side of the R-122The R-122 incorporates an “offset ribbon” design that enables it to handle

popping does not necessarily damage the ribbon element but may produce unacceptable preamplifier overload and could cause damage to speaker

Electrical SpecificationsAcoustic Operating Principle:! Electro-dynamic pressure gradientPolar Pattern:" " " Figure-8Generating Element:

Polar PatternFrequency Response19

TABLE OF CONTENTSModel R-122 Active Ribbon Microphone™Revised 2009Introduction! 3Active Ribbon™ Technology! 3Description! 4Applications! 4Ribbons in t

WarrantyPLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE AS YOU WILL NEED TO PRESENT IT SHOULD YOU REQUIRE SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.TO VALIDA

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a Royer model R-122 Active Ribbon Microphone™. The R-122 is a handcrafted precision instrument

focused. The transient response of the R-122 is faster so its high-end frequency response will seem to be slightly extended. Key points:•No

peaks are conspicuously absent. These features make the R-122 ribbon microphone an ideal choice for strings, woodwinds, percussion and am

3. Be certain that the input channel fader or volume control is set to minimum before plugging in any microphone. Preamplifier gain trim should b

5. Always provide adequate protection for your R-122, or any ribbon microphone. If the microphone is to remain set up on a stand when not

unwanted distortion due to overloading, even if the pad were used. Although this is rarely an issue, we felt that it was important to cove

The Sweet SpotFinding and Working with the Sweet SpotGood engineers know the importance and benefits of finding and working with the “sweet spot” of a