The Royer R-122V takes the standard Royer sound and gives it a healthy dose of vacuum tube magic. This triode-powered wonder fosters a magical midrange response and a top-end that can only be described as "audio velvet," with an airy quality that puts down a sheen that most other ribbons can only dream of. Drop dead gorgeous on lead vocals and saxophones, the R-122V is a top-notch studio microphone that is worth every single solitary red cent.