Royer

For many, the ribbon microphone starts and ends with the BBC‑designed 4038, but technology has moved on since this classic first appeared, as we discover when we encounter this state-of-the-art model from Royer.

The R-10 is Royer’s most affordable ribbon mic to date. Find out how it performed in our tests.

When you already make some of the best ribbon mics in the world, improving on them isn’t easy — but Royer have done just that.

Does the sound of Royer’s flagship active mic justify the asking price? We put it to the test.

Royer Labs have created the worlds only stereo ribbon microphone that has active, valve-powered electronics. So what does it have to offer that conventional ribbon mics dont?

High-quality ribbon microphones don't come cheap, but the new R101 brings Royer quality within reach of the project-studio recordist.

Microphones detect the imperceptible movement of air caused by passing sound waves, but the mic is unable to distinguish...