Detail 01
Figure-8 polar pattern
The microphone uses a bidirectional pickup pattern with off-axis rejection.
Product detailSKU #1500000462365
RoyerR-12 Active Ribbon Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Royer’s R-12 is an active ribbon microphone built around a 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon and a figure-8 pattern. Its active design runs on 48V phantom power, giving you a consistent-output ribbon option across different preamps. For close placement, engage the switchable 100Hz high-pass filter to manage proximity effect; the –15dB pad is there for louder sources. Internal shockmounting and the triple-layer windscreen help protect the ribbon during studio or stage work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close-miking guitar cabinets or snare drums where the switchable pad helps accommodate high sound-pressure levels.
- Recording vocals, electric guitar, brass, or strings with a figure-8 ribbon microphone.
- Studio or stage setups using a 48V phantom-powered microphone input.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without 48V phantom power, which the active R-12 requires.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Switchable 100Hz high-pass filter
Lets you reduce low-end buildup from proximity effect in close-miked applications.
Detail 03
Switchable –15dB pad
Provides a lower-level setting for high-SPL sources such as guitar amplifiers and snare drums.
Detail 04
160dB SPL maximum at 1kHz
Supports use on the loud sources named above when the pad is engaged as needed.
Detail 05
Accessories
A mic holder, protective sock, and storage case are supplied for handling and transport.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide 48V phantom power from the connected microphone input.
- 02Register within the first year to extend free ribbon coverage to five years.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the R-12 need phantom power?
Yes. It is an active ribbon microphone and requires 48V phantom power.
02Can it be used near loud instruments?
Yes. Its maximum SPL is 160dB at 1kHz, and it has a switchable –15dB pad for high-SPL sources.
03What comes with the microphone?
It includes a mic holder, protective sock, and storage case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 30Hz–15kHz ±3dB
- Load Impedance
- 1 kohm minimum
- Sensitivity
- –36dB (re. 1V/Pa)
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Type
- Active ribbon microphone
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 200 ohm, balanced
- Connector
- 3-pin XLR (Pin-2 hot)
- Power Requirement
- 48V phantom
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 8-1/4 inch
- Weight
- 16.3
- Diameter
- 1-3/8 inch
13 detailsOther
- Transducer Mounting
- Internally shockmounted
- Extended Ribbon Coverage
- Free within 5 years (registration required)
- Accessories
- Mic holder, protective sock, storage case
- Pattern
- Figure-8
- High Pass Filter
- Switchable
- Current Draw
- 4mA
- Microphone Warranty
- 10-year limited (original owner)
- Maximum SPL
- 160dB SPL @ 1kHz
- Self Noise
- <16dB
- Pad
- –15dB, switchable
- Ribbon Element
- 2.5-micron aluminum
- Operating Principle
- Electrodynamic pressure gradient
- Ribbon Warranty
- First re-ribbon free within 1 year
