If you're a studio engineer, the R-121-MP from Royer Labs probably needs no introduction: this is the matched pair of studio ribbon microphones that put ribbon microphones back on the map again. Where ribbon microphones were always prized for their sound but considered largely finicky, the R-121 is equally prized for its sound and is about as durable as a ribbon microphone can be.

The mic is known for its warm and natural sound, free from the hyped-up high-end usually associated with condenser mics. It's perfect for anything from vocals to drum rooms to guitar amps to symphonic/choral sections. With its figure-8 polar pattern, it can pick up sound equally from behind or in front of the capsule. The R-121 boasts high SPL handling for close capturing of instrument cabinets, drums, and other transient-rich sources without noise and distortion.

Modern Classic Ribbon Microphone    High SPL Capability    Warm, Natural Sound    For a Variety of Vocals and Instruments    Figure-8 Polar Pattern    Low Self-Noise    Rugged Design

The R-121 delivers the performance you'd expected of a top-quality ribbon microphone, but with the added benefit of not breaking when you mic a sound with a high SPL. There are no internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion up to maximum SPL rating, which is quite high indeed. Furthermore, the ribbon element is not affected by heat or humidity.

Exhibiting almost no noise of its own, the mic is completely absent of high-frequency phase distortion, and it gives you a consistent frequency response regardless of your distance from the mic. All of this means one thing: an exceedingly transparent audio reproduction.

You can use this mic on almost everything. It excels on electric guitar amps, brass instruments, horn sections, all woodwind or symphonic instruments, drum rooms, overheads, kick drums, and more.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work with Sony action cam?

A: Only to pan and tilt when used with camranger. No camera control for Sony cameras.

Q: 2. Can it be set to both rotate and change the tilt angle simultaneously? For example, to make a timelapse that moves from left to right and tilts from max up downward such that the sequence is from upper left to lower right?

A: Yes. But 30 degrees of vertical movement is your limit.

Q: 3. is it possible to control this with a ptz joystick controller?

A: No, the CamRanger PT Hub and MP-360 Pan/Tilt Head cannot be controlled by a PTZ joystick controller as they do not support the control protocols for the unit.

Q: 4. what hardware do i need to attach this head to a camera (using the 1/4 -20 slot) ?

A: Its spec sheet says fits standard 1/2 20

Q: 5. Is this setup compatible with a Lumix DMC FZ2599?

A: No, it is not compatible with the FZ2500.

Q: 6. I own a Nikon z7 II camera. What accessories would I need to remotely operate the camera on a CamRanger PT Hub and MP-360 Pan/Tilt Head? The CamRanger mini? And what additional cables?

A: The Camranger Mini comes with the cables for use with the Nikon Z7II so there is nothing extra needed to purchase.

Q: 7. can I use it for stop motion? i.e. set a small steps and move between them? or maybe make a small steps by start/stop?

A: It is possible, but will be hard as it is difficult to move in very precise small increments consistently.

Q: 8. The overview says The MP-360 connects via the PT Hub to the CamRanger, which is sold separately and necessary for wireless operation .What do i need to buy for wireless operation?

A: For wireless operation of the MP-360 for your Nikon or Canon DSLR you will need 3 items - CamRanger 299.00 and the CamRanger PT Hub MP-360 kit 229.99) The CamRanger PT Hub kit also comes with a wired remote. The third item you will need is wifi tablet or phone to run the CamRanger App on. The App is free to download off iTunes or Google Play and you receive a license to run it included in the purchase of the camranger.

Q: 9. Does the cam Ranger system work with Nikon D 800 camera

A: I'm using it with a D700 and D800E and works great.

Q: 10. does the product use a servo or stepping motor?

A: According to the manufacturer its a basic DC motor.