Royer Labs
Royer R-10
Passive ribbon, figure-8, compact, for studio and stage
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power None (passive). Switch phantom power off before you plug it in: a faulty cable can damage the ribbon. Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Ribbon
- Pattern
- Figure-8
- Sensitivity
- −54 dBV/Pa
- Among 28 ribbons: more output than 30%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 16%
- Max SPL
- 160 dB SPL
- Among 29 ribbons: takes louder sound than 82%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 97%
- Rated range
- 30 – 15k Hz
- Released
- 2017
vs 24 side-address ribbons
More output than 22% of 24 side-address ribbons.
Each stripe is one side-address ribbon with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 28 side-address ribbons
Takes louder sound than 81% of 28 side-address ribbons.
Each stripe is one side-address ribbon with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Untitled graph under "Frequency Response and Polar Pattern". Distance, room, smoothing and typical-vs-individual are not stated. The rated response is 30 - 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the spec sheet, p. 2. Approximate
Full circle, 0° (front) up; values fold left and right halves and the front and rear lobes are drawn alike. Measuring conditions not stated. The back of the ribbon is in reversed phase (cut sheet p. 1).
Approximate: reading error up to about 3 dB; the graph's dB scale is not labelled and was assumed.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 2.5-micron aluminium ribbon (99.9% pure), 1.5" x 3/16"; offset ribbon; neodymium (grade 52) magnets in a Flux-Frame; internally shock-mountedRibbon size and Flux-Frame from the manual, p. 17; offset ribbon, purity and shock mounting from the cut sheet, p. 1. | p. 2 |
| Sensitivity | −54 dBV/PaPrinted "-54dBv (re. 1v/pa)"; the manual (p. 17) gives the same. | |
| Max SPL | 160 dB SPLat 1 kHz; also 135 dB SPL, at 50 Hz. "135dB @ 50 Hz, 160dB @ 1kHz"; the manual (p. 17) says "> 135dB @ 50Hz, 160dB @1kHz". | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohmnominal, balanced. "100 Ohms"; "100Ω (nominal) balanced" in the manual, p. 17. | |
| Rated load impedance | 700 ohmor greater. "Recommended Load Impedance: 700 Ohms (or greater)". | |
| Rated frequency range | 30 Hz to 15 kHz± 3 dB | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male, pin 2 hot | |
| Weight | 368 g"13 oz (368 grams)". | |
| Dimensions | 149 × 35 mmLength including mounting base x width: "5 7/8 inches (149 mm)", "1 3/8 inches (35 mm)". | |
| Supplied accessories | Microphone holder (adjustable swivel mount, black); Mic sock; Carrying caseThe manual (p. 17) lists a swivel holder, aluminium case and protective mic sock. | |
| Magnets | Rare Earth Neodymium (Grade 52) | |
| Shipping weight | Single 2.5 lbs, matched pair 4 lbs | |
| Microphone warranty | Five years | |
| Ribbon element warranty | First re-ribbon free to original owner within first year of purchase | |
| Matched pairs | Available at extra charge | |
| Wind screen | Multi-layered (3-layer) wind screen; protects the ribbon and lowers proximity effect when close miking | p. 1 |
| Back side | Brighter response on the back side for lower-SPL sources at 3 feet or closer (phase reversed); the front (logo) side takes higher SPL | |
| From the manual | ||
| Powering | none (passive)"No power supply required". | p. 16 |
| Finish | nickel powder coatPrinted "Nickle Powder Coat". | p. 17 |
| Mechanical | Stainless steel internal baffle and dampener | |
| Optional accessories | Pop screen | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2017 | |
Documents
- Royer R-10 Ribbon-Velocity Studio Microphonecut sheet
- Model R-10 Ribbon Microphoneuser manual
- Royer Labs R-10 | RecordingHacks.com
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © Royer Labs, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.