Released in 1998, the award-winning R-121 is our flagship microphone; the world’s first radically reengineered ribbon microphone and the model that reintroduced ribbon mics to engineers around the world. The R-121 gives all of the warmth and natural sound that experienced engineers have long turned to ribbon mics for, but in a compact, light-weight, high output and tough-as-nails package that was unheard of in a ribbon mic before the R-121. In its 10+ years in the market, thousands of R-121’s have been sold around the world and it’s well established as a standard for tracking electric guitar and brass.

The R-121 has a figure-8 pattern, output level comparable to a dynamic mic, and a warm, realistic tone and flat frequency response. But that’s where the similarities end. By using advanced materials and a blend of cutting edge and old-school, hand-build construction techniques, the R-121 is an extremely versatile and user-friendly ribbon mic that can stand up to the most demanding tasks. Cranked up electric guitars, close up brass, drums – you name it, the R-121 will help you record it with realism you have to hear to believe.

 

 

 

Specifications

Type:	Electrodynamic pressure gradient
Polar pattern:	Figure 8
Sensitivity:	-47 dBv Re. 1v/pa
Maximum SPL:	>135dB @ 20 Hz
Output Impedance:	300 Ohms @ 1K (nominal)
Rated Load Impedance:	>1500 Ohms @ 300 Ohms
Output connector:	Male XLR 3 pin (Pin 2 Hot)