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Cool video. I was talking to my sales rep at Sweetwater one day last year and he told me that Sandoval was coming in with the Royer rep that day. Jealous.

Wow. That's the first time I've wanted to buy a CD in a while. Sweet is definitely how it sounds.

Royer ribbons are awesome. I can see using them for pretty much everything these days. They are so smooth and take eqing so well. I have 4 and want more. Simple as that and you can hear why. I've never used them for vocals (yet) . Has anyone here?

Lot's of examples [[url=http://[/URL]="http://www.youtube…"]here.[/]="http://www.youtube…"]here.[/] Nimbus likes their Royers.

This one is pretty decent. Not my favorite song but she's got a good voice.

Hiya kids. Been a busy dog these days. Three albums building in the cans and working 6-10's for real money. I got to use a Royer R-101 on a little 1967 Champ amp the other day and this will definately be my next mic purchase. I have used a an SF24 on drum overheads before and was amazed then.

Davedog, post: 390203 wrote: Hiya kids. Been a busy dog these days. Three albums building in the cans and working 6-10's for real money. I got to use a Royer R-101 on a little 1967 Champ amp the other day and this will definately be my next mic purchase. I have used a an SF24 on drum overheads before and was amazed then.

Hey Dave. I have been happy with my Avantontone ribbon on guitars. But have been itching to try a Royer, what is your opinion of the Royer versus Avantone mic?. Big difference?

I also have an Avantone ribbon and I like it a lot. It has a more 'present' sound than some of the other ribbons in its price range but it isnt a Royer. There's really no way to compare them other than they use the same technology to gather sound.....ie: ribbon. The Royer is definately a step up but in defense of the Avantone, its a very very usable tool and at its price range it makes a lot of sense to have one in the tool box. I actually like it a lot on vocals.

I would love to have money to buy a couple of Royer Mics! Is it usual on ebay Uk and Germany to find any Royer Mics on sale!? What's the average for a Royer Mic on Euros... Loved the videos!

audiokid, post: 389974 wrote: Royer ribbons are awesome. I can see using them for pretty much everything these days. They are so smooth and take eqing so well. I have 4 and want more. Simple as that and you can hear why. I've never used them for vocals (yet) . Has anyone here?

Hey audiokid! What model do you own??
How do they compare to each other in your opinion??

N.

niclaus, post: 390510 wrote: Hey audiokid! What model do you own??
How do they compare to each other in your opinion??

N.

I own a few R 122's and an SF-24. The SF is smoother, slightly more open sounding and sounds wonderful. I'm told the (121' vs 122's), 122 will take more preamps so thats why I chose those. They are amazing and great for everything. I would love to have an entire locker full of about 6 of everything. 121, 122, 122V and SF series. What can I say but wow.

If you are really interested, Royer has 2 CD's with all sorts of examples of their mics in sessions. Order both, they are free and well worth the listen.

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Thanks audiokid.
I sure will listen to them...

N.

leopoldolopes, post: 390492 wrote: I would love to have money to buy a couple of Royer Mics! Is it usual on ebay Uk and Germany to find any Royer Mics on sale!? What's the average for a Royer Mic on Euros... Loved the videos!

The big issue with buying a ribbon motor mic off of eBait is the unknown condition of the ribbon motor. While I swear by ribbons even for classical recordings, and while modern ribbons are much more robust, a ribbon does NOT do well when drop kicked by fedex through their shipping system. My SF12 came through ebait from a Colorado recording studio. I sent it back to Royer for a checkup and new ribbon and of course had the warranty transferred as well. I am still into the SF12 for MUCH less than buying it new but that is an example. I have no idea whether the ribbon motor was shot prior to shipping but it was definitely shot when it got here. I also have a matched pair of R101's. These have a different quality of sound but are great as well even for classical especially as brass or CB or VC spots or even as a medium spaced stereo pair.

The SF12 is my main mic on any chamber music recording.

Would you also exclude online stores too!??
I guess they are supposed to know what they do when shipping this kind of item!!
Maybe the postman doesn't!!

Wonderful Video audiokid.

TheJackAttack, post: 390545 wrote: The big issue with buying a ribbon motor mic off of eBait is the unknown condition of the ribbon motor. While I swear by ribbons even for classical recordings, and while modern ribbons are much more robust, a ribbon does NOT do well when drop kicked by fedex through their shipping system. My SF12 came through ebait from a Colorado recording studio. I sent it back to Royer for a checkup and new ribbon and of course had the warranty transferred as well. I am still into the SF12 for MUCH less than buying it new but that is an example. I have no idea whether the ribbon motor was shot prior to shipping but it was definitely shot when it got here. I also have a matched pair of R101's. These have a different quality of sound but are great as well even for classical especially as brass or CB or VC spots or even as a medium spaced stereo pair.

The SF12 is my main mic on any chamber music recording.

Anytime I buy a ribbon I just always plan on it getting a trip to Mr. Kane for a re ribbon.