My needs as a horn player are likely different from most here, but I use a Royer 121 ribbon for recording. Nothing else gives me the combination of warmth and clarity in the sound that I want. Yes, I've played into just about everything in various studios and stages.


BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.