ReValver Microphones
R121
Inspired by Royer® 121
Model of: Royer R-121
type:
- ribbon
- natural polar figure: figure-8
SOUND CHARACTER
- low full but controlled
- medium very natural
- high soft but present
- answer extremely musical
in practice: zero harsh zero digital “record ready” sound
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- heat
- balanced
- very natural
- slightly smooth
perfect for: rock metal lead recording
rockmetalstudyany cab
Controls
Axis Interaction
very important
- ON-axis → more presence
- OFF-axis → softer
here: OFF = “album” sound ON = more attack
Gain (dB)
- volume only
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: full
- Distance 1–3”: balance
- Distance 2–4”: ideal
- Distance >4”: natural
Low (dB)
bass already full
use:
- 0 → natural
- 1 → tighter
High (dB)
use:
- 0 → perfect
- +1 / +2 → more air
- rarely beyond
Delay (ms)
useful for: multi-mic depth
Ambience (Y/N)
recommended ON
Amb Level (dB)
- low → natural
- medium → study
Amb Size (ms)
- 40–80 → ideal
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: ribbon
- character: natural / balanced
- strength: musicality
- use: universal studio
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
PERFECT opens without harsh
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
excellent professional sound
ON VINTAGE CAB
amazing disco sound
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
fundamental makes the sound more musical
PRO
super musical zero harsh perfect in the studio works everywhere
AGAINST
less attack less aggressive not super "sharp"
Setup Examples
ROCK STUDIO (TOP)
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
Low0
High+1
AmbHon
- disco sound
BALANCED METAL
Dist1–2”
AxisON
Low-1
High+1
LEAD
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
High+2
AmbHon
NATURAL CLEAN
Dist3–5”
AxisOFF
High+1
AmbHon