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Big news! We're welcoming Undertone Audio to the Royer Labs family.
Undertone has built an incredible reputation in professional recording - best known for the UnFairchild compressor, a modern reimagining of a true classic. Together, we're pushing that legacy forward with expanded reach and new product innovation.
More to come. Stay tuned.
🔗 Link in bio - Royer Labs Acquires Undertone Audio
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Acoustic guitar and the R-12 just belong together.

Its active electronics deliver plenty of clean output for softer performances with zero noise floor, while the R-121 ribbon element captures the warmth, detail, and balance acoustic tracks need.

Hand-built in Burbank, CA.

#RoyerLabs #R12 #AcousticGuitar #StudioLife

The drum room sound you can’t fake.

Pull the R-12 back 8–12 feet and let the figure-8 pattern capture the depth and character of the room naturally. No artificial tails; just real space that blends effortlessly with your close mics.

#RoyerLabs #R12 #DrumRecording #StudioLife

Ribbon warmth meets dynamic punch 👊

The AxeMount makes the classic ribbon + dynamic guitar cab setups fast, repeatable, and phase-coherent, keeping both mics locked exactly where you want them.

Built for the most demanding guitar sessions.

#RoyerLabs #R121 #AxeMount #GuitarRecording

Capture the ukulele the way it actually sounds. The R-12 keeps things natural!

Detailed pluck, balanced resonance, and none of the exaggerated top end. Try placing it about 6 inches from the 12th fret for a full, balanced tone.

#RoyerLabs #R12 #Ukulele #StudioLife

The placement that changes everything: 6–10 inches off the 12th fret.

That sweet spot where string definition meets soundboard warmth. The R-12’s active electronics pair easily with virtually any preamp, while the onboard high-pass filter helps keep the room from fighting you.

#RoyerLabs #R12 #AcousticGuitar #RecordingTips

Why is the R-121 a live sound staple?

Its passive design means one less variable on stage, while the ribbon element handles up to 135dB SPL with ease. The result: smoother top end, less harshness from loud amps, and mix-ready tone night after night.

Are you bringing ribbons on stage or keeping them in the studio? 👇

#RoyerLabs #R121 #LiveSound #ProAudio

The R-12 shines on acoustic sessions. Its active electronics give you plenty of output for softer fingerpicking, while keeping all the warmth and detail ribbon mics are known for.

Try placing it 6–12" off the 12th fret, slightly off-axis, for a balanced blend of clarity and body.

What acoustic are you tracking with lately? 👇

#RoyerLabs #R12 #AcousticGuitar #ProAudio

big WARM beat. This SF-12 Blumlein overhead capture is so good! I’m also using a R-121 as a mono room that’s providing a nice open sound. I wanted to lock into a precise groove that let you really focus on the stereo image. Both ribbon mics highlight the dark and mellow tones of these killer cymbals. Vic Firth American Heritage 5A.
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Why the Royer SF-12 Belongs on Every Percussionist's Recording Session

As a stereo ribbon mic with two matched ribbon elements in a Blumlein configuration in one compact body, the SF-12 captures the vibraphone's full frequency character with the warmth and smoothness ribbons are known for. The Blumlein configuration gives you a natural stereo image with genuine depth and exceptional mono compatibility.

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🎸 The Ribbon Mic Technique That Makes Acoustic Guitar Recordings Sound Effortless

Position an R-122 MKII at the 12th fret, about 6–12 inches from the body. This placement captures the perfect balance of string resonance and soundboard warmth, without the proximity booming you get near the soundhole.

#RoyerLabs #R122MKII #AcousticGuitar #RecordingTips #RibbonMic #ProAudio #HomeStudio#MicPlacement

🎹 Recording a B3 Organ + Leslie? Here's why engineers reach for the R-121

The Hammond B3 through a Leslie cabinet is a notoriously tricky source to record. The rotating speakers create a complex, evolving tone that changes character depending on speed, distance, and angle. Get it wrong and it sounds flat. Get it right and it sounds like music that's been alive for 60 years.

The classic approach: two R-121s — one aimed at the top rotor, one at the bottom bass speaker. The ribbon's natural warmth and smooth high-end keep all that beautiful Leslie complexity intact, without the harshness that condensers can sometimes introduce.

The result is the kind of organ sound you hear on legendary records — warm, full-bodied, and completely alive.

What's the most interesting source you've put a ribbon in front of? 👇