Microphones

Ribbon microphones, hand-built in Burbank

Nine ribbon microphones in two families, plus the dBooster signal boosters and the accessories made for them. Every one is built by hand at our factory in Burbank, California.

R-series

Royer’s R-series ribbon mics are known around the world for their warm, natural sound, exceptional midrange response and extreme toughness. They are used on everything from electric guitars and trumpets to cellos and woodwinds, and handle SPLs like ribbon mics never could before.

Royer R-10Passive ribbonR-10A great sounding ribbon mic for live stages and project studios, with our 3-layer wind screen system and an internally shock mounted transducer.Royer R-12Active ribbonR-12An active ribbon microphone for studio recording and live sound, built on the same ribbon element as the R-121.Royer R-121Passive ribbonR-121Our flagship. Warm, smooth and natural sounding, tough as nails, and the first-call ribbon for electric guitars and brass.Royer R-122 MKIIActive ribbonR-122 MKIIAll of the warm, natural tone of the R-121 with 13 dB more output, a switchable -15 dB pad and a switchable bass cut.Royer R-122VVacuum tube ribbonR-122VThe world’s first vacuum tube ribbon microphone, with remarkable depth and reach in the midrange frequencies.

SF-series

Royer’s SF-series ribbon microphones combine a warm, natural sound pickup with exceptional detail, nuance and dead-flat frequency response. Stereo SF-series mics are a go-to choice for drum overheads and are exquisite on piano and full orchestra. The mono SF-2 has found its home in the classical arena, where it gives extremely natural reproduction of strings and woodwinds.

Royer SF-2Active ribbonSF-2A phantom powered ribbon designed primarily for classical applications and acoustic instruments, with ultra-quiet operation.Royer SF-12Stereo ribbonSF-12An extremely natural sounding stereo ribbon with flat frequency response and outstanding stereo separation and imaging.Royer SF-24Active stereo ribbonSF-24The stereophonic capability of the SF-12 with condenser-level output and impedance matching circuitry.Royer SF-24VVacuum tube stereo ribbonSF-24VThe pinnacle of our stereo ribbon designs: lush, smooth and natural, with superb transient response.

Signal boosters

Clean gain for passive ribbon and dynamic microphones.

Royer dBoosterIn-line signal boosterdBoosterThe audiophile mic lifter for passive ribbon and dynamic microphones.Royer dBooster2Two-channel booster and DIdBooster2A dual-channel audiophile mic lifter and DI.

Accessories

Mounts, shock mounts and a pop filter designed to get the most out of your Royer ribbons.

Royer FlexBar dual microphone utility mountDual microphone mountFlexBarA universal holder that puts two microphones on a single mic stand, for stereo pairs, top and bottom snare, and more.Sling-Shock RSM-SS1 shock mountSling-Shock shock mountRSM-SS1Sized for Royer’s 1-inch ribbon mics: the R-121, R-122 MKII, R-122V and SF-12.Royer SF-24V in a Sling-Shock RSM-SS24 shock mountSling-Shock shock mountRSM-SS24Fits the SF-2, SF-24 and SF-24V, and other cylindrical mics around 1½ inches in diameter.A 251-style microphone in a Sling-Shock RSM-SS251 shock mountSling-Shock shock mountRSM-SS251A 2-inch chamber for larger mics such as ELAM 251s, U-67s and U-87s.Royer PS-101 metal pop filterPop filterPS-101A pop filter that doesn’t filter your sound along with the pops.AxeMount dual microphone clipDual microphone clipAxeMountThe legendary R-121 and 57-style dynamic mic combo for electric guitar, on one mic stand.

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