This limited-time Royer Labs ribbon mic bundle could be the perfect setup for recording your acoustic guitar

Ribbon mic specialist Royer Labs has announced a limited-time deal on its R-12 Active Ribbon Microphone, in which you can get the mic, plus Royer’s patented RSM-SS24 Sling-Shock mount for just $999, saving you $300 if you were to buy them both separately.

Launched in December, the Royer R-12 pairs classic ribbon warmth with active output, making it a perfect microphone for capturing steel-string acoustic guitar. As Royer explains, the mic is designed to capture the “woodiness” and natural midrange of the guitar, without adding to the brittle top-end often associated with brighter microphones.

Meanwhile, the R-12’s active circuitry means improved clarity, transient response and output – perfect for modern recording setups.

Royer’s flagship R-121 is one of the most touted ribbon microphones on the market, and the R-12 features the same 2.5-micron ribbon. Meanwhile, the mic also sports a switchable -15dB pad and a switchable high-pass filter for proximity control.

It also features an internally shock-mounted ribbon transducer and a built-in triple-layer windscreen for the reduction of unwanted handling and wind-related noise.

The RSM-SS24 Sling-Shock mount makes this bundle perfect for acoustic recording, as it provides an added layer of isolation, helping to reduce stand and floor noise during recording.

The RSM-SS24 utilises a non-resonant nylon cord and damped tensioning springs instead of elastic bands, offering users a stable, reliable mounting system for pristine recordings.

“Acoustic guitar is one of those sources where players know immediately whether a mic is helping or getting in the way,” says Dave Hetrick, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Royer Labs.

“The R-12 gives players the warmth and natural response people expect from a Royer ribbon, but with the output, clarity and control that make it easy to use in real-world recording sessions. Pairing it with the RSM-SS24 gives customers a complete setup at a strong price.

Of course, the R-12 is great for recording acoustic guitar, but can also be used with a range of instruments, including piano, organ, drum overheads, strings, room miking and more.

The R-12 Bundle is available now via authorised Royer Labs dealers. Learn more at Royer Labs.

Sam is the Associate News Editor for Guitar.com and MusicTech. Thoroughly immersed in music culture for the majority of his life, Sam has played guitar for 20 years, studied music technology and production at university, and also written for the likes of MusicRadar, Guitar World, Total Guitar and Metal Hammer.