R121 alternative?

GreatGreen

Power User
The combo of an SM57 and R121 sounds great blended together. The R121 sounds great for the mids and lows, and the SM57 is great for filling out the highs.

However, while the SM57 is relatively inexpensive, the R121 goes for something like $1,300. Are there any relatively inexpensive, relatively comparable alternatives for this mic?
 
The combo of an SM57 and R121 sounds great blended together. The R121 sounds great for the mids and lows, and the SM57 is great for filling out the highs.

However, while the SM57 is relatively inexpensive, the R121 goes for something like $1,300. Are there any relatively inexpensive, relatively comparable alternatives for this mic?
I love the SM57 / R121 combo so much - used that combo as my go to for years.
Will try other mics in the studio if time (and budget) permits, or if an artist producer is looking for another sound.
Royer makes a R10 that is aimed at recording guitars.
It's roughly 40% the price of an R121, haven't heard it but I sure is a very nice and a serious piece of kit.
 
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