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The Royer Demo CD is a general introduction to ribbon microphones, as well as an invaluable tool for learning about how you can use ribbons in your recordings.

In this CD, you can hear for yourself how Royer ribbons are used on a wide variety of instruments and vocalists. You will also hear a couple of examples of Coles and AEA ribbon microphones. A number of the tracks were recorded by well known engineers, while others were recorded by friends in local studios. The examples range from heavy rock & pop to jazz and classical, big drums and guitars to classical harp and piano, Grammy winning productions to home brewed recordings.

Tip: don't miss the first two Orchestra tracks (recorded with one SF-12 stereo ribbon mic).



   
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Tape Op Magazine wrote a brief review of The Royer Demo CD when it was first released.

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 Audio Samples Microphone Comparison
To listen to sample tracks now, MP3's and QUICKTIME audio files of select tracks are available by clicking below. The MP3's are stereo, 128 kbps. For the full musical experience, get your copy of the CD and crank up your monitors! In the meantime, if your computer speakers aren't great, we suggest listening to these tracks on headphones.

Steve Albini, a longtime ribbon microphone enthusiast, recorded a microphone comparison section for this CD that allows you to experience the sound of Royer ribbons next to other well known microphones. His commentary is insightful and educational.

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Recording Notes Audio Sample  Photos
   

Nr

Track Name
1
Introduction

2
Electric Guitar - Jazz
a
Diana Krall - "Popsicle Toes"
 
b
Diana Krall - "Let's Fall In Love"
 
3
Electric Guitar - Pop
a
Sixpence None The Richer - "There She Goes"
 
b
Jewel - "Winter Wonderland"
 
c
Treble Charger - "Brand New Low"
 
4
Electric Guitar - Blues
a
Robert Cray - "Baby's Arms"
 
b
The Carl Verheyen Band - "Lay Your Hammer Down"
 
5
Electric Guitar - Heavy Rock
a
Chlorine - "Disappear"
 
b
Chlorine - "Way Out"
 
c
Marvelous 3 - "Beautiful"
 
d
Marvelous 3 - "I Could Change"
 
e
Loudmouth - "Rats In The Maze"
 
f
Loudmouth - "Maybe"
 
6
Electric Guitar - Isolated
a
Andy Georges. Recorded by Dusty Wakeman
b
Andy Georges. Recorded by Dusty Wakeman
c
Recorded by Ross Hogarth
 
d
Recorded by Sean Beavan and Critter
 
e
Slash. Recorded by Jim Mitchell
 
f
John March. Recorded by John March
 
7
Acoustic Guitar
a
John Jennings - "Give Me A Reason" (with front side/back side R-121 discussion)
b
John Jennings - "Give Me A Reason" (with front side/back side R-121 discussion)
 
c
John March - "Maya's Other Dance"
 
d
Recorded by Shawn Sullivan
 
e
Andy Georges - "Sleep Easy Hutch R"
 
f
Canaan - "Again"
 
g
Rick Trevino - "Vanidad"
 
h
Andy Georges - "Follow Me Home"
 
i
John Thomas
 
j
Teddy Andreas and Bruce Watson
 
k
Fiach and Tradalsa - "Hornpipe"
 
8
Drums - Isolated
a
John Molo - SF-12 IN FRONT OF THE KIT
b
John Molo - R-121 LEFT AND RIGHT, FRONT OF THE KIT
 
c
John Molo - ONE R-121 IN FRONT OF THE KIT
 
d
John Molo - ALL ROYER MICS FROM A, B AND C BLENDED
 
e
Kenny Aronoff
 
f
The Carl Verheyen Band - "Lay Your Hammer Down"
 
g
Jodi English
 
h
Kevin Shepard - KICK DRUM - ONE R-121 THREE FEET FROM THE FRONT HEAD.
i
Kevin Shepard - SF-12 OVERHEAD, Lightly EQ'd
j
Kevin Shepard - C-24 overhead (same position as SF-12, for comparison)
k
Kevin Shepard - SF-1'S OVERHEAD, lightly EQ'd.
l
Kevin Shepard - SF-12 OVERHEAD AND R-121 THREE FEET OFF THE KICK DRUM, lightly EQ'd.
m
Kevin Shepard - SF-12 OVERHEAD AND R-121 THREE FEET OFF THE KICK DRUM, no EQ.
 
9
Drums - In The Mix
a
Lily Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra - "Onion"
 
b
Loudmouth - "End Of The Century"
 
c
Monster Magnet - "Heads Explode"
 
d
Loudmouth - "No Heroes"
 
10
Percussion
a
Les Go - "Mother"
b
Les Go - "Faso Den"
 
c
Cyrius - "Tout ce Temps"
d
Commercial
e
Commercial
11
Vocals
a
Robert Cray - "Help Me Forget"
b
Cannon - "Again"
c
Amalia Stephenson - "Silent Night"
d
Andy Georges - "Music Of The Speres"
e
Michael DeTemple - "Fishin"
f
Annie Miles - "Tender Is The Night" - R-121 - front side/back side example
 
g
Annie Miles - "Tender Is The Night" - R-121 - front side/back side example
 
12
Choir
a
Coro Stella Alpina - "Gli Aizimpoineri"
 
13
Brass & Reed
 
a
The Quincy Jones - Sammy Nestico Orchestra - "Out Of The Night"
b
The Quincy Jones - Sammy Nestico Orchestra - "Joy Of Cooking"
c
Lily Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra - "Mister Five By Five"
 
d
Joby Baker and Scott Sheerin - "Cathedral Jam"
 
14
Orchestra
a
Sergei Prokofiev - "Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2"
 
b
Sergei Prokofiev - "Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2"
 
c
Hans Zimmer - "Light", from "The Thin Red Line"
 
d
Jewel - "Hands"
 
15
Harp
a
Gayle Levant - "Largo"
 
16
Strings
a
Michel Colombier - "Apologize!"
 
b
String Quartet recorded by Joe Chiccarelli
 
c
Commercial
 
d
Rafael Manriguez and Quique Cruz - "Cancion del atardecer"
 
17
Piano
a
"Impromptu Op.90, No 2"
 
b
Paul Cantelon - "Point No Point"
 
c
blink-182 - "Adams Song"
 
d
Dicky Simms - "Shannon's Shuffle"
18
B-3
a
Solo B-3 played by Larry David
b
More solo B-3
19
Pipe Organ
a
Jean Langlais, Mosaique, Vol. 3: (6) Double Fantaisie for Two Organists.
 
20
Microphone Comparisions with Steve Albini (5 tracks)
 
 
 
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