Why You Need The Royer R-122 MKII PHANTOM-POWERED RIBBON MICROPHONE The R-122 MKII takes the R-122 to a whole new level, delivering unprecedented flexibility for ribbons via the addition of a switchable -15 dB pad and a switchable bass-cut filter. The switches are completely out of the circuit when disengaged so when both are off, the microphone is for all purposes an original R-122. The switches are located on the back of the microphone and recessed to prevent accidental activation. • The Pad- The R-122 MKII’s switchable -15 dB pad is positioned before the microphone’s electronics and, when engaged, eliminates any potential for headroom-related distortion on even the loudest sound sources. Wide open electric guitars are no problem. With the pad in, the R-122 MKII’s output is actually 2 dB lower than Royer Labs flagship R-121. The R-122 MKII’s well-designed pad has no sonic imprint. Once levels are matched, the R-122 MKII reproduces sound exactly the same with the pad in as with the pad out. • The Bass Cut When switched in, the R-122 MKII’s bass cut starts filtering at 100 Hz, 6 dB per octave, effectively reducing the mic’s bass buildup due to proximity effect. This smooth filter is extremely useful on vocals, many acoustic instruments, and close-miked electric guitars when less bottom end is desired. The R-122 MKII’s electronics are hand-wired in Royer Labs' Burbank, CA factory. The microphone utilizes a special Royer-designed tor