Royer R-10 Ribbon Mic Review & Giveaway - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro
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This is a very exciting episode for me because we’re reviewing a BRAND NEW MIC (The Royer R-10)! At least it’s brand new to me! haha
We all know about Royer Labs, and we all know that they make a very famous mic called a 121 - it was one of the first “affordable-ish” ribbon microphones that became an industry standard. So many engineers that I know, will double mic electric guitars with a 57 and a 121- other people just use the 121 on its own.
Then a few years ago, Royer came out with a mic called the R-122V, which was a tube version of the 121. It’s a phenomenal mic! I’ve used it with guitar players that are overly bright. It seems to have a way of just smoothing out the high end. However, both the 121 and 122V are priced over $1,000, which is “cheap-ish” if you compare it to a Vintage RCA or some of the other ribbon mics that are on the market.
I got a call from John Jennings over at Royer a few days ago and he said “hey, we have a $499 ribbon mic that I’d love for you to try.”
This $499 ribbon mic is called the R-10, which is what we’re taking a look at today.
Not only did they send us one to try out and review, but they’re also going to send one of YOU an R-10! Enter the giveaway at the top of this post!
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Hi Friends, this is a very exciting episode for me because we’re reviewing a BRAND NEW MIC! At least it’s brand new to me! haha I got a call from John Jennings over at Royer a few days ago and he said "Hey, we have a $499 ribbon mic that I’d love for you to try." This $499 ribbon mic is called the R-10, which is what we’re taking a look at today. Not only did they send us one to try out and review, but they’re also going to send one of YOU an R-10!
Amazing mic and wonderful video!
Great mic! Great video!
Thanks Royer and Warren for the wonderful giveaway!
Thanks ever so much Harmony Studios!
Thanks ever so much Spitfire Music!
Andrew does a better job than my tripod. If you hadn't told us he was holding the camera I would have been so shocked when the camera started moving randomly!
haha!
Yeah he was super steady
Yes, watching it back I'm pretty darn impressed with his camera skills!
Sorry to be so offtopic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account??
I was dumb forgot my password. I love any help you can give me!
@Roberto Graham Instablaster =)
Glad to see companies coming up with products that cost less than normal. It really helps us home studio artists out. Nice mic!
META MUTT I agree! There are so many great products now that sound amazing and are affordable! We live in a great time!
Sometimes I don't record anything because I spend all day watching your videos jajajajjaa I feel like different person every time I touch my studio after watching ,10 to 20 of your videos a day thank you very much
Thats great to hear Daniel! Thank you for watching my friend! Make sure you enter to win this lovely microphone!
I have one and LOVE it. Great on just about anything. It does have a very exaggerated proximity effect so if it seems boomy just move it back at bit. Also, you can turn it around and use the back side for a brighter sound or if you need to be really up close to the source. I WILL be buying another so I can have a pair for stereo micing.
Toby Ellis thanks ever so much! Great to hear your experience with the mic!
My current go-to acoustic mic set up is a Royer R122 and a AKG414 with the capsules aligned in the basic positions Warren is using here. I love the Royer!
Thanks ever so much Scott! You Rock!
Nice comprehensive demo Warren. Appreciate the breakdown. Pretty cool offering from Royer.
Great sounding mic in that price range. Thank you for the wonderful demo and for playing your Brian May guitar!
David Allen Hammond thanks ever so much my friend!!
I have that same Brian May VBM-1 amp. I love it! The mic sounds good... really good.
the thing i look for the most is how much the fight between the pick and the strings is heard. a little is ok but if its a lot and the transient is too snappy so i avoid that mic for acoustic. seems like the r10 is a good fit.
Thanks Warren, I think I like the "backside" of this mic a little better because it seems render more detail to the vocals.
Hi Audrey, I liked both sides, it's wonderful it has such a wide choices of tone!
Great video as always Warren! Royer R10 sounds amazing! I would love to get a pair of these.
Kevin Dietz I would highly recommend it!!
I often find myself needing a mic that can add some low mids for me so I can see how this mic would be really useful to have in one's home studio.
Make sure you enter to win Meta!!
I always learn so much watching your videos! Thank you Warren 🙏🙏✊✌
Thanks ever so much Native Gringo!
Cool mic with a nice bite in high middle, worked killer on acoustic, gave great character.
OMG! Good luck to everybody, and good video Warren!!
Good Luck Irving!!!
Thanks Royer and Warren for the wonderful giveaway!
Thanks ever so much!
Sounds killer Warren! you need more of your guitar playing on the channel so I can steal more licks.
Hi Herrefink aw shucks thanks ever so much!
the back sounded great on 12/14 fret pos!
Realraven2000 I agree 100%!
I’ve got a feeling I’m going to need to get one of those microphones. Thanks Warren!
Yes! Make sure that you also enter to win! A pair would be nice!
Paired with a 57 might sound fantastic.
Definetly has a lot of bottom end
Hi Andre, yes, I love the low end and yes, paired with an SM57 it will also sound great!
Great channel, Warren!!! Thank you for your tutelage.
Thanks Scott! Happy to help! :)
Lovely microphone; it brings out upper bass and the mid - range, like full boded claret wine
Yes, wonderful mic for the money!!
It would be great if a review video like this also featured an old standby like an SM57 for comparative listening. Thanks for what you do!
Excellent idea David! I did do a video somewhat like that:- czcams.com/video/Zk7DBwJoIYM/video.html In it I sue a whole variety of Ribbon Mics!
That’s a really good idea I think.
I did a shootout between the Royer and a cheaper Sterling ribbon!
Sounds amazing on electric!
Music Ting yes, very impressive!
Great new mic! Cool review, I really enjoyed the acoustic stuff, Warren, love a good ribbon mic!
Be Very Well!
Thanks ever so much! I agree 100% on the Ribbon, it sounds great SLAMSTERDAMN!!
Produce Like A Pro; Always a lift to my morale when we interact, Warren, my best to you & yours, my friend. 👍
You're very kind my friend SLAMSTERDAMN! That really means a lot to me!
I brought the R-10 mic back. Couldn’t find a use for it. So saved the money. In fact I just rent mics now. So much cheaper
Amazing mic and wonderful video!
Thanks ever so much Harmony!!
Great Sound in Micing Guitar Amp !!
Hi wangbao1994 fantastic!! Yes, I was very impressed!!
Yup and swing and a hit for Royer, still only $499 in 2021.
Another cool giveaway! i use Ribbon microphone on Amplitube becase my Jazzmaster is bright i wish i have a real
Stamatis Stabos enter to win my friend!
A FEARLESS review! Great job Warren. Back in the day doing FOH, I would make all kinds of sounds into the lead vocal mic to get a REAL feel of the house response. Loved it when you put away the guitars and started "vocalizing". FEARLESS.........what ever it takes to get the sound you want.
Thanks ever so much 711! You Rock my friend! Thanks for noticing! I to have don FOH! We would always say 'Chicken Tikka Marsala' into the mic! Haha
Wow, It sounds great! If I were mic'ing a Gibson Songwriter acoustic and I wanted to get a full-bodied sound (for solo guitar & vox), would it be recommendable to use 2 of those mic's (using the front and back of each mic respectively)?
qantaresmusic I’m not sure..maybe? You could use them in stereo.
What a beautiful and amazing sounding microphone. I'd love to use one. I was always a little sceptical about a figure of 8 pattern, but its sound is just gorgeous. And the examples you showed were great. Just to satisfy my curiosity, did you have done compression on it? I noticed some LEDs flashing in the background, which would not change my opinion about the mike or your great presentation. I know, you only endorse products you really like. Thanks!
Jürgen Schuler Thanks ever so much my friend! I’m so glad to be able to help!!
According to Sound-on-Sound "Royer’s patented R-series ‘offset ribbon’ technology" is responsible for the "slightly different tonal (and maximum SPL-handling) characteristics for sounds arriving at the front and rear". While this imbalance bugs me a little, it's good to know that this is an intentional 'feature' not an unintentional 'bug'.
Thanks for the marvellous comment and sharing your insight! I love the feature Ken! Gives me options! I'm always happy for that!
Great mic!
These are awesome but I have a question about mic “types.” How does the ribbon mic compare to a FET mic on vocals?
Thank you for the constant content. What kind of mic set up would you suggest for recording brass instruments? Small diaphragm or large condenser mic? Was looking at Lewitt mics but I have a $150 budget. Don't know if a new or used mic would be a better route for me. Sorry for the long and specific question but may be good for a Q&A video in the future.
garret765 marvellous question! With $150 I would look at Dynamic Mics, probably even used mics. I don’t have a favourite in that price range. With Brass there can be a huge amount of SPL, so I would start with using affordable Dynamics and then build your collection from there.
@@Producelikeapro thank you for the response
You're very welcome garret765!
Hi Rick great video. What preamp / interface was this mic ran through ?
Hi Warren, I am thinking about adding this Mic to my home studio... Would I need a preamp with extra amounts of gain in order to use this (such as Warm Audio TB12)? Or would it be OK with my Roland Octacapture with 50db of gain?
I love your work Warren. Curious though about the microphone tests being done. Do you ever feel the need to turn off your vocal mic while trying to highlight these mics? Or maybe it doesn't matter?
Thanks ever so much Rick! I do mute my lapel mic when I'm recording the guitar sound, so you will only be hearing the Royer then.
I bet Warren won't be able to sleep the night before the Queen movie comes out. It's like Christmas for him :-)
Haha yes, indeed Meta! You are correct!
But an Oktava ML 51, remove the transformer for under 200 bucks tops. And stick an Oktava 012 under 200 tops about two feet away and I haven’t heard anything better for a cranked Marshall. Fat and beefy close up w ribbon and bright it up with the 012. That ribbon gets all the knarly rip without the hissssss...might have to HPF a little. Plenty of bright with 012 if needed.
Sounds great, glad to see an affordable Royer!
Yes, great idea!
Is there a difference in the low end response of the microphone between the front and back sides?
Robert Simpson yes, indeed. If you watch the full video you’ll see the front has more low end and the back slightly less
what pre are you running it through? I have one and it works wicked with a solo 610
Warren, do you have an opinion of USB vs analog microphones? Thanks so much for your videos.
Marvellous question! I'll have to do a direct comparison!
that Vox amp sound very good
Stamatis Stabos I agree! I love that little amp!
White strings are you using on the acoustic?
I was really surprised and wondered why you had never reviewed or at least mentioned these mics before. A new Royer mic and for $500 and nobody was all over it like I was?!? I won’t be entering the contest because I already bought 2 of these a while back... hand numbered and everything. I really like them....Great on guitars or even as drum overheads etc. So glad you finally got around to talking about these great new mics.
Hi David, yes, John Jennings at Royer emailed me and told me about them! I hadn't heard of anyone out here using them until now! Great mic!
Warren, heads up on Avantone cr15 ribbon mic...
If only I could get one of these babies by the weekend, as I'm planning to give another go at recording my bandmate playing acoustic on Sunday. (The last attempt turned out sounding like drek.)
I was waiting for you to do the screaming part of "I've Got A Feeling".
Hi Adam, I'm not that good a singer to be able to do the screaming part!
Aw, c'mon. Give it a go. What you got to lose? Worse comes to worse, you can say you're putting the mic through the ultimate torture test, like the gorilla jumping up and down on the suitcase in the old commercial. 😜
Adam Fox haha it definitely would be torture for anyone that heard it!
So, the opening "Ah ah aaaaaah ah" from Immigrant Song is out of the question, then? 😁
Adam Fox hahaha indeed my friend!
Lol! “We’re big, we’re bad, we’re back!” I love it!
Haha thanks ever so much!
Sounds good. Have you tried a Cascade Fathead II ribbon? I have one and it's awesome. I think it would be a good one for you to take a look at on your show.
Clinton Maher thanks ever so much for the tip! Yes, I used the Cascade on the Aerosmith album I did! It sounded very cool!
First, I want to say you're really talented.You are doing very great work, I love your style.Inspired From You,I Also wanna make videos but the thing is i dont have a mic.I Have really learned and wanna get this mic but its a giveaway so yeah.Thank You For All You Have Done.
Cries In Real Life
Thanks ever so much my friend! Best of luck to you and everyone else!
BTW When Will The Giveaway End?
Great mic! Great video!
Thanks ever so much!
Hi Warren. If you're not fed up with them I have a question for you on recording acoustic guitar! Specifically 12 string acoustics. Is you're approach to recording 12 string acoustic guitars different than 6 string?
I pretty much mic them the same way, just wondering if you do anything a little different with it.
Hi Dicey, marvellous question! I usually record them exactly the same way as a 6 string!
Sterling Audio makes a ribbon, ST170. I have no ribbons and have considered that but I'd rather buy one "better" mic than a less expensive one if the price/performance is worth the added expense. Anyone here used the ST170? Any chance of a review here on PLAP? Thanks for any input!
Whats your exp with artist who are under the influence of a stimuli and u know they can perform better "sober (or less sober)" and what do you u do to make them perform to their max wnhen u know they are great but dont use their full potential on a recording ?
Hi Christian, marvellous question! My experience has informed that a sober singer sonically sounds better, however they may have terrible stage fright and perforce anxiety so they feel that being 'buzzed' helps them relax. Best to build a firm relationship with your artist so you can get best vocals from them!
Hi Warren, thanks for great review, it sounds awesome, all the best, Darren Ross.
Many thanks Darren! - Make sure you enter to win the R-10!
thank you for reminding me bud, will do, just watching and learning from you is the greatest thing I get given so the chance to get anything else is an extra bonus, thanks again for all you do for us Warren, its much appreciated.
Darren Ross you’re very welcome my friend!!
what do you think about AEA N22 ? Have you ever tried it? thanks for your videos, btw
Alessandro Riva of course my friend! Everyone loves Wes’ products! He’s an amazing talent!
Hey what model Yahamha are you playing?
Warren, I've heard that with Ribbon mics, it should be angled back a bit. Your thoughts on that?
Hi Zach, I would definitely mess with the placement and get the best sound for you!
Not sure if you'll get to this comment Warren (and I know this review happened over a year ago), but out of curiosity, do you have much post processing on the audio? I'm considering getting one of these mics and love the sound that comes out of this microphone. Is it good on vocals too?
Nice!
Elroi The Overseer thanks ever so much my friend!!
Thanks for the opportunity !
Hi MIKEY SINGH you’re very welcome my friend!
@@Producelikeapro It's been a while that I subscribed your channel and I really love the material that you share with us. Specially, when you explain that how do you actually make music, mixing and remixing and all to use different different equipments. I love music tho by my birth and your videos are so inspiring for me. Keep doing good work Man !! ^^
MIKEY SINGH thanks ever so much my friend! I’m so glad to be able to help!
Great review, hope I get it this time!
Warren, I have a question in regards to some of the files on the Pro Mix Academy. These are .ptx files and cannot open them. What do they contain? How can I go about opening these?
I run Reaper on Windows, as far as my understanding goes, .ptx files are from Pro Tools (?). Can I see them in windows?
Thanks ever so much in advance for your help!
Hi Jules, marvellous question! The files are ALL consolidated so can be dragged into any DAW. The .ptx file is not Audio, it's just the DAW session for Pro Tools. On Reaper it's not any help to you, you have everything you need with your set up pulling the Wave files in!
@@Producelikeapro Ah, got it! I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Either way, thanks a lot for such a prompt response!
Hi Jules O you’re very welcome my friend!
Take my money I want a matched pair!
Haha yes, indeed!!
2:28 I'm going to slow this down now and make a transcript of what you said. Just noticed the Space Shuttle. A fellow space nerd here? :D
Thanks! Yes, I’m a huge Space and Aviation nerd! My Studio is called Spitfire!!
@@Producelikeapro Ooooh, that's so cool! Your videos are wonderfully insightful by the way! Thanks a lot for the great work!
I've never used a ribbon mic; and I noticed you had it right on the electric guitar cab. Do ribbons handle SPL better in comparison to condensers?
Update: Just read your article on Produce Like A Pro .com and SPL up to 160 @ 1KHz.. cool!
As I understand, you need to be careful using ribbon mics with high SPLs since its internal ribbon is really thin, and it can break
There is no problem using it with low/medium volume guitar amps, I wouldn't use it as a bass nor drum mic though
Hi Chris Martinez , I am going to try it on a Bass Amp! I'm actually expecting it to work very well! Plus for overheads it's going to perform great as well!
I wonder how this compares to Rode's 'active' ribbon at the same price...?
what are your headphones please ?
So a ribbon mic doesn't need to be right up to the grill cloth?
Hi Hans, I didn't have to put it super close. Of course you can experiment and try it any way that sounds great! Personally I wouldn't stick a ribbon extremely close to a very loud guitar cab, it won't quite have the SPL that a dynamic would have.
The pronunciation is most DEFINITELY "aluminium". And I won't hear a single opinion to the opposite! ;)
Graeme Woller haha yes, indeed!
Ann C haha 100%!
Ahh, another chance at a mic!!! Yipee!! Hope I win!
Yes! Good luck Nick!
Thank yo!, Its sounds great!, The acoustic guitar is Taylor? Thanks!!
Thanks ever so much! The acoustic is a Yamaha LL16! It records really well!
Super cool stuff warren
Thanks Mateo! You rock my friend! Make sure you enter to win this mic!
I just sent you a email. I released a reggae album in 2014 and it made it to number ten for two weeks on the top ten billboard international reggae charts. And your channel and vids took my mixes and concepts to the next level on that album
I always share your videos and knowledge I have learned to others I know
And I especially turn the noobies on to you as well.
You’re a gem and a treat.
Cheers mate.
From Kansas City. !! Love ya man
Off topic, but, what's that pattern on your scratchplate of the BMG? Any way, nice mic review, nice mic, nice giveaway, I'll be entering for sure!
Hi Roy, it still has the plastic covering on it! That's probably what you're seeing!
Ha ha keeping it shiny and new, I like it. I love my BMG, such a wide variety of awesome sounds :-)
royglennie haha yes, indeed! I love that guitar!!
When will the winner of the giveaway be announced?
I can't seem to enter. I click on the link above and it sends me to page telling me to enter at the top but there is nothing there to enter...??
Please send an email to support@producelikeapro.com! We'll get this sorted for you.
thanks i just sent an email.
uglijimus ok great! Let me know everything gets sorted out ok
In Dutch its aluminium
Haha yes, indeed Maarten!
"Take your little brother swimming with a brick, that's alright... Your mammy and your daddy gonna plague me 'til I die, they can't understand it, I'm just a peace loving' guy..." Sheer bloody poetry....
It's English and the rest of the world! ;)
DanielC hahahaha I actually asked a Scientist friend, he said Aluminium and have the reason for the other version as ‘easier to pronounce’.
Both of them was given by the same British Scientist :)
he said it much easier to say Aluminium but the original was Aluminum.
England was saying Aluminum and USA Aluminium but that one dominated :)
I love this kind of topics it makes people look like they progress and progress its good :)
Hi DanielC, you should dig a little deeper in your research! It went through THREE names from 1807 until 1812 when Davy decided upon Aluminium. 'Aluminum' is considered to be easier to pronounce and was adopted by Webster well after the final name of Aluminium was chosen. In fact the US didn't officially adopt it until 1925, 118 years after it was first discovered and 113 years after it was officially named and used by the whole of the rest of the world. Haha yes, fun times! Lot's of words have been changed to an easier pronunciation in the US, that's definitely where we are going in the future, a general simplifying of language.
Take my money! ;-)
Exactly! haha
You played the forbidden song 😂
I assume this is running through the BAE 1073?
Clay LaHatte it was the Audient iD4
Thanks.
Clay LaHatte you’re very welcome!
You got some new small monitors. What are they?
All will be revealed...soon!
Hi degrande707 haha I am going to do a video very soon!
degrande707 fantastic!!
Do you have to do every step for a chance of winning? I really don't want a Twitter and instagram account! Thanks.
Hi Stephen Tyndall Marvellous question! No you don’t have to do everything! As long as we have your email address you are entered to win!
@@Producelikeapro Hi Warren, thanks for the marvellous reply and all the content you've given us!
Stephen Tyndall you’re very welcome my friend! So glad to be able to help!
I really want an microphone thanks for the giveaway i want to make cover video
Best of luck to you and everyone else!
I will win this one.
Best of luck to you and everyone else!
Quick - somebody lend me some money so they can take my money.
Haha I hear you! I’m currently doing a video using only this mic! It’s fantastic
@@Producelikeapro I can tell (fantastic). Thanks for the great review!
LAIK
Ramon Figueroa is that? like? Haha have a marvellous time recording and mixing!
From what I hear it is a pretty dark sounding microphone. I don't think I need one...
Hmm don't find it 'dark' maybe not overly bright or brittle? If you're not looking for a Ribbon sound that's perfectly fine! I wish you all the best!
yeah, but Warren, if I gave you a $15 pen mic you could probably make that sound great too!
uglijimus you’re far too kind my friend!
Eee watch those pppps on the ribbon :(
Keep playing my daughter is dancing
That's fantastic to hear Shawn!
i NEVER win! change my mind lol cheers
Haha best of luck to you and everyone else my friend!
If you say cheap-ish to a $1000 mic, I feel sad for my C414 B-ULS
Peter Brandt these days $300 Mics to $500 Mics can do almost every job! The world is changing fast! The Lewitt LCT940 is a Tube and Fet adjustable mic! It’s a great time to be making music!
Definetly, I was just thinking of what I paid for my AKG mic many years ago, which I use mainly for vocals and while this was to be considered as quite a decent mic, now it's fallen into the cheap-ish pit :).
You speak about $300, but this is not even the bottom. There are mics around 100€ - not only from Behringer - which sound ok. Speaking of Behringer, they even sll or sold a case, with pop filter, some bits and peaces and a condenser below that.
I never used it pn my ohn, but from what I heard, it seems to be ok.
Hi Peter Brandt yes, some of the cheapest mics can give you great results! In that 1k ish price range there is so many amazing mics, like the Lewitt LCT940, Roswell and many more!
Peter Brandt PS the 414 is a great mic!!
Yes Warren, I think so too. This is most probably the one piece of gear I'll never sell.
What is Alumineeyum? hahaha
It's what they make foil out of, so you can wrap up the watercress sandwich you're bringing along to the darby in case you feel peckish.
Jerry McKenzie it’s actually ‘Al You Min Ne-Um’ hahah
Adam Fox exactly! You called it!
Hint: Don't buy any mic that's specified in grams or mm.