Add the Renowned Royer R-121 and Sling-Shock to Your Mic Locker The flexibility and versatility of the Royer R-121 ribbon microphone are two big reasons why it remains a perennial Sweetwater best-seller. Indeed, recording engineers across the industry have cited the R-121 as a veritable “desert island” microphone that you can use on guitar amps, percussion, woodwind and acoustic instruments, vocals, and just about anything else! Its sound is lusciously natural and smooth in typical ribbon mic fashion, but its high >135dB Max SPL makes it far more applicable than most other mics in that category. Plus, the R-121's sleek, sophisticated profile makes it easy to place in any space. So, whether you're looking for a top-shelf all-rounder in the studio or seeking that special ribbon flavor on a wider variety of sound sources, adding the Royer R-121 to your mic locker is sure to get the job done —