royer R-122V, Инструкция по эксплуатации и Руководство пользователя

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Ribbons in the Digital World
Digital recordings benefit greatly from the properties inherent in
ribbon microphones. Since A to D converters cannot distinguish
between the sound source being recorded and the complex
distortion components often associated with condenser
microphones, they sometimes have difficulty tracking the signal,
resulting in ringing and edgy-sounding tracks. With quality ribbon
microphones, ringing is almost nonexistent due to the ribbon’s
lack of distortion artifacts and high frequency peaks. A to D
converters have less difficulty tracking the ribbon-generated
signal, resulting in very smooth digital recordings free of
microphone-related edginess.
User Guide
Using the R-122V vacuum tube Ribbon Microphone
The head amplification system used in the R-122V consists of a
sub-miniature military grade vacuum tube configured as a cathode
follower. This circuit arrangement offers ideal impedance matching
properties and very high headroom. The vacuum tube is powered
from a dedicated power supply that supplies high voltage B+ and
heater current through the microphone cable. The tube's heater
supply is a "constant current" design that enables the tube to
perform correctly, even with microphone cables of varying lengths.
To ensure long service life for your R-122V vacuum tube ribbon
microphone, care should be taken when connecting the microphone
to its power supply. We have prepared a few tips to ensure that
your R-122V ribbon microphone will perform perfectly for many
years; a general set of good habits that apply to both tube ribbon
microphones and tube condenser microphones.
CAUTION! Before plugging your power supply into an AC
source, confirm that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH is
in the correct position for the country in which it will be used.
Failure to follow this procedure may result in a blown fuse or
damage to your microphone.
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