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Unlike passive ribbons, the R-122 requires phantom power. This active design allows it to work with standard preamps without needing massive amounts of gain, which often introduces noise.

The Royer R-122 is an industry-standard active ribbon microphone. Reviewers from TapeOp Magazine and Sound On Sound highlight its ability to provide a warm, natural sound while handling high sound pressure levels (SPL) that would typically damage older ribbon mics. 122rar

It features a "dual-tone" capability where the back side of the mic provides a slightly brighter timbre than the front, effectively giving you two sonic options in one mic. "122.rar" File Archives Unlike passive ribbons, the R-122 requires phantom power