Ive always heard that ribbon mics are fragile. Can I really use the R-122 on a loud guitar amp?
The R-122 can handle SPLs of up to 135db, which is really loud! At high levels, care must be taken in placement – a 45 degree angle is helpful. Also, mic pre overload becomes a possibility, due to the high output of the R-122’s active circuitry (see When I use my R-122 on loud sources, I hear distortion. How do I deal with it?). For extremely loud amps, we recommend using the R-121.
