Incorporating advancements pioneered by Royer Labs, the R-10 is a a passive mono ribbon microphone that is designed for use both in the studio and on live stages, and hand-built in Royer's Burbank, California factory. With its all-Royer sound and performance, it can handle sound pressure levels (SPL) of up to 160 dB @ 1 kHz. Its compact size and mounting system offers versatile, unobtrusive positioning. The ribbon transducer is wired for humbucking, enabling it to reject electromagnetically induced noise, plus the patented offset-ribbon design positions the ribbon element more towards the front of the transducer, allowing for handling of the higher SPL from the front (logo) side, along with the option of a brighter response when recording lower SPL sound sources on the back side (3ft or closer; phase reversed position). Its 3-layer windscreen system provides top-quality protection from air blasts and plosives, also reducing proximity effect (bass buildup from close miking), allowing for close-miking of guitar cabinets and acoustic instruments with less bass buildup. The 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon transducer element is internally shockmounted, isolating it from shocks and vibrations, and increasing it's durability. It's an ideal choice for vocals, electric guitars, brass instruments, drums, and more.