Description:

The R2 mkII is a vintage-style ribbon microphone for the modern age. It features an ultra-wide figure-eight pickup pattern that captures a full-bodied, mellow tone with a bit of high-end roll-off and exceptional side rejection. Its weighty proximity response allows you to add some heft to your sources through close positioning, if desired.

Its unique, atmospheric tonal character is particularly flattering for horns; you won’t need to EQ any shrill top-end in post. Its extremely high SPL capability of 137 dB makes it a safe choice for loud guitar amps. And its fast, natural transient reproduction makes it a fantastic choice for drum overheads; mono or stereo. It also shines on acoustic guitar.

The R2 mkII excels in rejecting mechanical noise. While it includes a metal shock mount, its ribbon and magnet assembly is also internally shock-mounted, further cutting down on handling noise and rumble.

Features

Classic, mellow ribbon sound with smooth, creamy highs and extended low end
Fast, life-like transient response, high SPL handling, and weighty proximity response
Figure-8 polar pattern with wide sweet spots front and rear; excellent side rejection
30 Hz–18 kHz frequency response
Metal shock mount included; ribbon and magnet assembly internally shock-mounted as well
Manufactured of the finest materials and components for great performance and long-term reliability

Specifications:

Offers the natural and musical sound of vintage ribbon microphones
Classic, mellow ribbon sound with smooth, creamy highs and extended low end
42mm, 2.5-micron aluminium foil ribbon element
Fast, life-like transient response
Figure-8 polar pattern with wide sweet spots front and rear; excellent side rejection
Ribbon and magnet assembly internally shock mounted
May be used with any standard mixer or preamp (preferably with balanced input)
Frequency response: 30Hz–18kHz
137dB SPL capability (1% THD @ 1000Hz)
THD: < 1%
Impedance: 250 ohms
Load Impedance: 1.2k ohms
Sensitivity: -50dB at 1kHz
Output connector: 3-pin XLR