{"product_id":"royer-r-10-matched-pair","title":"Royer R-10 Matched Pair","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThe Royer R-10 is a passive mono ribbon microphone designed for both studio recording and live sound applications. Hand-built in Royer’s Burbank, California factory, the R-10 delivers the unmistakable Royer sound and performance, with the ability to handle sound pressure levels of up to 160 dB SPL at 1 kHz. Its compact form factor and flexible mounting system allow for easy, unobtrusive placement in virtually any recording or stage environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eAt the heart of the R-10 is a 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon element, formed using Royer’s patented direct-corrugation process. The ribbon is protected by a three-layer windscreen system and an internally shock-mounted ribbon transducer, which isolates the element from mechanical vibrations and increases long-term durability. The ribbon transducer is wired in a humbucking configuration, effectively rejecting noise caused by electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThe integrated windscreen offers excellent protection from air blasts and plosives while also reducing proximity effect, allowing guitar cabinets and acoustic instruments to be close-miked with less low-frequency buildup. The internally shock-mounted design further protects the ribbon from shocks and handling noise, making the R-10 suitable for demanding studio and live environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThe R-10 utilizes a custom-designed David Royer transformer, providing a high overload threshold and minimizing saturation even at extreme SPLs—ensuring clean, distortion-free performance under all conditions. An open-grille design reduces standing waves and comb-filtering effects, while the microphone’s smooth frequency response, excellent phase linearity, and absence of self-distortion make it an ideal choice for modern digital recording and live sound systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eSonically, the R-10 excels across a wide range of sources. Brass instruments such as trumpets and trombones can be close-miked with ease, delivering a natural brightness without the harshness or exaggerated sizzle often associated with condenser microphones. Drums sound full-bodied with realistic, unhyped transients, and the R-10’s figure-8 polar pattern provides exceptional ambience and depth when used as a room microphone. A compressed R-10 placed in front of a drum kit delivers a powerful, punchy sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eStringed instruments—including violins, ukuleles, steel-string and nylon-string acoustic guitars, banjos, and more—are captured with warmth and natural detail that sit effortlessly in a mix. Subtle EQ enhancements, such as gently opening up the top end around 12 kHz, can yield surprisingly open and airy results. Vocals are recorded warm and natural, and the R-10’s exceptional EQ-friendliness allows for dramatic tonal shaping—try rolling off low frequencies around 100 Hz and boosting 12 kHz by 3–6 dB or more for added clarity and presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eHigh SPL capabilities for electric guitar, brass and other close miking applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eMulti-layered wind screen provides superior protection to ribbon element\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eInternally shock-mounted ribbon transducer gives increased durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003ePassive design and custom transformer minimize high SPL overload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eHum-bucking transducer design delivers extremely low residual noise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eRibbon element not affected by heat or humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eAbsence of high-frequency peaks, \"ringing\" and phase shifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eEqual sensitivity from front or back of the element\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eClose miking in the studio and on live stages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eElectric \u0026amp; acoustic guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eDrum overheads, kick drum (see manual for position), room miking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003ePercussion instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eBrass, horn sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eStrings - solo \u0026amp; sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eAcoustic piano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eVocals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eAcoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003ePolar Pattern: Figure-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eGenerating Element: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eMagnets: Rare Earth Neodymium (Grade 52)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eFrequency Response: 30Hz-15,000Hz +\/- 3dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eSensitivity: -54dBv (re. 1v\/pa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eOutput Impedance: 100 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eMaximum SPL: 135dB @ 50 Hz, 160dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance: 700 Ohms (or greater)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eOutput Connector: Male XLR 3-pin (Pin 2 Hot)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eAccessories: Microphone Holder, Mic Sock, Carrying Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eMicrophone: Adjustable Swivel Mount (Black)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46317086212285,"sku":"1057869","price":1749.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/4175\/9421\/files\/Royer_R-10_Pair.jpg?v=1769180060","url":"https:\/\/fr.moogaudio.com\/products\/royer-r-10-matched-pair","provider":"Moog Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}