World-class Ribbon Mic with a Vacuum Tube As the first commercially produced vacuum tube ribbon microphone made available, the Royer R-122V has been heralded for its distinct depth, detail, and richness. Performance-wise, the R-122V falls in line with the R-121 and R-122. The tube offers 15dB more gain than the R-121 and 10dB more than the R-122, but the sound is pure Royer — familiar and natural. The increased output lets you be more flexible with which preamp you choose, as a high-gain preamp is no longer necessary to get a sufficient signal. Plus, long cable runs are no problem, thanks to the R-122V's power supply. In the words of Royer, the R-122V represents "the pinnacle" of its R-Series line, so you can be sure it will be a splendid addition to your mic locker. Moreover, this R-122V brandishes an eye-grabbing 25th-anniversary finish that's guaranteed to attract attention.Same large-ribbon transducer