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NEW LISTING 2/26/08
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CLASSIC
1950'S
"ELVIS" STYLE
VINTAGE
MICROPHONE MIC microfone
OAK TREE VINTAGE'S
"555VMOT"
for sale
I have an extensive background in sound reinforcement
having designed, installed and controlled many church, club, band,
school / university audio sound systems. Systems ranging from 4000-5000
seat halls to coffee shops and with groups varying from solo to
multi-piece acts. I put a sound system in the Air Force Academy chapel
(yes the famous one you see on the post cards from Colorado). I've done
work for most of the schools and military installations here in the
Colorado Springs area over the years. I am not trying to simply "blow my
own horn", but to give you my background before I tell you about the
sonics of this mic. I know sound and I know microphones extensively. Ok,
after 10 years of looking, we have finally found a "vintage" looking mic,
that's NEW, that isn't just for "prop use", and yet is under $500.00. Not only does this
model work, but it works incredibly well.
Most "vintage" mics are just
that, "old mics". Most are great looking, but were designed in an era
when sound systems and stage performances were much less demanding then
they were even 30-40 years ago. Most of the classic designs were from
the 30-'s-early 60's. Stage / monitor levels were no where near the
volumes they reach now, and speaker response range was much narrower.
Sub bass was unheard of, literally, and top end was generally limited to
the 10-12kHz region. Also microphones typically had either a
corrugated ribbon element, a Mylar diaphragm element, or were a Piezo
crystal element. Ribbons stretch after a couple decades and loose their
top end, so mics with this type of element must have new ribbons
installed to get back their former sonic glory. Most crystals have long
since dried up and pretty much sounded like a telephone even when they
were new (that's why harp players want them as they have that
"Mississippi mud" sound through an old tube guitar amp. If they can find
one that still works that is). That leaves the Mylar diaphragm mics.
Many of the classic Shure mics designed around the famous 55 series had
Mylar elements (the larger body versions usually had aluminum diaphragms
which while they don't particularly change over time, they have a very
limited frequency response in the first place). Mylar is a type of
plastic and as you can imagine age has not been kind to most mics with
these type elements (which describes most mics out there). I have tested
30 to 40, 55 series mic's over the years and sonically they are not
consistent. Most of them (when they do work at all) are very "thin"
sounding with not much low end. I will still deal in them, as some folks
still want an original either for appearance, to round out a collection
or to install a different element in.
Having said all that, here is what I'm really here to talk about. This
NEW mic is one of the best sounding, dynamic, uni-directional, live
performance mics I have auditioned. When they came in, the first thing I
did was grab one of my personal SM-58's, this mic and a couple new XLR
cables and headed to my main demo mixing console. Immediately I noticed
over the other classic 50's style mic we have had from India is much
better craftsman ship on this one. The lines are evenly cut, the
castings are all clean, the pivot joint isn't just a "bolt from the
hardware store", it has a nice satin clear-coat finish and it has an XLR
(big plus as you don't need one of my special cables). I put this mic
into a channel and the Shure SM-58 in a channel next to it. After doing
a quick "check" for signal level on the two, I tested for level. This
555VM was about 6dB+ hotter than the 58 (likely due to the
-71dB sensitivity). Sounding almost as if I was demo'ing a
Shure Beta or an EV N/D series. I also noticed the top end was
considerably extended over the 58, even with just my voice. I then
checked for handling noise (a very difficult thing for mic manufacturers
to keep a lid on. Accomplished by completely suspending element in
rubber mounts. See right photo above) and it was
very acceptable. I then check for "off axis" rejection. Again, more than
acceptable (also a difficult thing to control). Next I checked for bass
proximity, expecting there to be a prevalence of boominess. VERY
acceptable. At this point I was a little too impressed, so I thought I
would check for other variables. The first thing I did was to rule out a
difference in channels on the mixing console. This was simply done by
reversing the mic connections. Still the same. Next, I thought I must
have grabbed a less than typical performing SM-58, so I went to my
personal mic case and picked two more 58's and two SM-57's (my personal
preference over a 58 as I like the extra top-end crispness for vocals,
although most folks simply "default" to using a 58). The 58's and 57's
all performed consistently, as they should (especially since they're my
personal mics) and this new 50's style mic still blew them all away ( I
still will keep my 20 or so 57's and 58's).
Here are the specs:
Applications: Vocal
/ Speech
Type: Dynamic Moving
Coil
Frequency Response:
50-16,000 Hz (a 58 tops out at 15k and the element in the new 55SH tops
at 14kHz)
Polar Pattern:
Uni-Directional / Cardioid
Impedance: ~370 Ohms +/-
20% (low Z)
Sensitivity: -71dB +/-
3dB
Pop Filter Material:
Black, Acoustic foam
Body construction:
Chrome plated die casting with a 'champaign' satin, poly finish
Connection: Standard
3-pin, XLR
Stand Flange: Standard
US threads with European adaptor included as well
Case: Foam lined, poly
case
I was simply looking for a
better looking "prop" mic when I found this model. Most of the folks
looking for a classically designed mic simply want them for movie, TV,
Stage props or display / award props. Very few people want to actually
use them as functioning microphones. These go beyond our wildest
expectations as not only are they great looking microphones, but
exceptional performers!!! Additionally, if the planned use for the mic
is beyond 'Prop' use, our technician 'beef's up' the element suspension
prior to shipment at no additional charge.
I apologize for making this text so wordy, but
not many things that come down the pike impress me anymore. This Mic
does and I've added 3 to my personal audio "tool box".
Mic measures 7.5" overall height. Uses
a standard XLR-XLR cable such as our
OTSJ-25 mic cable shown
on this page (sold separately)
NEW
$139.99
ea.
with Factory Black Foam
Discount available for 3 or more mics.
(Shipping add $15.50 for mic or mic &
cable to any of the US states via
Postal Priority Air Mail)
OR
Available in custom version shown below too!!
"Lip-Stick
Red"
"Lightning
Blue"
"Electric Hot Pink"
"Neon Green"
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For an added touch of Class and
Personality, we can remove the factory foam windscreen, line the mic in
custom "Lightning-Blue", "Lip-Stick Red", or
"Electric Hot Pink" silk and re-install foam pop
filter / windscreen behind it. Mics look fantastic when finished!
Available Custom Modified in
"Lip-Stick
Red", "Lightning
Blue", "Electric Hot Pink"
or "Neon Green" for
an additional $50 ea.
@
$189.99
ea.
with exciting custom color option
*Color option currently
available only on a limited basis.
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Hi Jerry,
This is Steve in Tokyo.
I just got my 555 VMOT "Lightning
Blue" vintage style
mic and I love it! The construction is so obviously of a high quality
and it looks killer! I hope you find a way to
continue the custom color jobs because I feel
badly for anyone that wants that and can't get it.
I am writing you to tell you how happy I am
that I received it so quickly and that it was
a real pleasure doing business with you.
Truth is, I am so excited about it but I
haven't even tried it out yet! As far as looks and
construction it is everything you promised.
I am sure that the sound quality will be as
you described too so I can't wait to give it a go!
Take care and thanks for exceeding my expectations!
- Steve J.,
Tokyo, Japan
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- "Just came in
today (555VMOT microphone) ... it was AWESOME!
thank you!"
- Andrea H., Hampton, VA
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- "Hi Jerry, Steve here again.
I have since used the mic on a gig and it is everything you say
it is! The sound quality is absolutely as good (I actually think better)
than my Sure SM58! On that first gig I also had several people come up
to me
on break to ask about it due to its amazing eye appeal. It is the best
musical purchase I have made in years!
Thanks again!" - Steve J.,
Tokyo, Japan
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"Greetings, I received a gift from my friend from Duarte California, and
it is a VMOT555 microphone.
She sent it to me here in the Philippines and I would like to
congratulate you guys.
The Mic is fantastic, great sound, not to mention the look - the thing
is a killer.
Nice craftsmanship." - Boyet
A.,
San Pablo City, Philippines
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"Just got the 555VMOT microphone yesterday,,,, and all I have to say is
"AMAZING" !!!!!
I never could have imagined that it was going to be so amazing and the
sound quality and clarity of my voice is
unmatched by any mic I have ever used. Thank you for timely shipping and
I'm so glad I have done business with you."
– B.D., Kaplan University-Omaha, N.E.
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Here's a few of our commercial /
industrial customers of this mic:
Busch Gardens,
Carnival Cruise Lines,
Community College of Baltimore County,
Goldman / Sachs, La Jolla Play House, Linkville
Players Theater,
www.splashescreative.com Surflight
Theater, The Guthrie Theater, The Globe Theater,
Theater at the Center, US Army / USO Tour.
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NEW LISTING
7/27/10
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FEN-TONE
FENTONE
FM-18
FM18
Half-size Copy of the famous
RCA 77
"PILL" MICROPHONE
Circa 1950's / early 60's
for
sale
Classic and very sought after
Fen-Tone FM-18, RCA 77 copy mic. These are
great for photos, display, prop or loading in a modern element and using
on-stage. Chrome grill work in perfect condition with no dents or
corrosion. Bakelite body perfect with no chips or cracks. None of the
common cracks around the yoke mounts either. Also the stand mounting
flange is still firmly spot welded to the yoke.
They are commonly missing, which means that you cannot
attach the mic to a stand, or glued in place which will usually not
hold! Polished Aluminum body and grill
work.
Original Specs (when working):
Impedance:
Hi-Z
Element Type: Double Crystals
Frequency Response: 40-8,000 cps
Pattern: Omni-directional when placed Vertically,
Cardioid when placed Horizontally
Output: -50db
These
mics were designed with "Crystal" elements, which sounded like a
telephone when when they worked. This one, interestingly, still works!
If you're interested in actually using it, this version has a switch
that allows either one ('S' / single position) or ('P' / Pair position)
both elements to function and offers an 'OFF' position. Just FYI, not
only when in the 'P / Pair' position is there more output, the mic is
also quieter from noise.
Again, we don't get crystal mics that still function very often. It
could also be possible to load with a more modern element or a lavaliere
mic. They're not very useable on modern sound systems due to original
"crystal" elements.
There were originally sold as Tape
Recorder mics. If any tries to convince you that they are "professional"
mics or "just like Bing or Sinatra" used, they are full of "you know
what". These mics were never used for that, but again have become very
sought after for display / prop use and for "dummy mics" in an interview
/ desk situation. Fits standard, modern mic stand. Aluminum all in great
shape. Also the chrome strips on the lower section on
this one are really inlaid chrome, not stickers as on some. Mike
looks great! Essentially in NEW condition. Cord /
cable does not appear to have ever been un-wrapped nor terminated.
No dents, dings, pitting or corrosion. Original cloth intact and
clean with no yuckiness! Comes with "fixed attachment" cable currently
about 6" in length.
Measures ~7.25" tall.
COND.
9+
$329.
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NEW LISTING 11/18/09
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REALISTIC
33-929
Half-size Copy of the famous
RCA 77
"PILL" MICROPHONE
Circa 1950's / early 60's
for sale
Classic and very sought after Realistic 33-929 "Pill",
RCA 77 copy mic. These are great for photos, display, prop or loading with a
modern element and using on-stage. This mic is in MIB condition and has
never been used (evidenced by an un-terminated cable that is still
wrapped in it's factory fashion). Chrome grill work in
perfect condition with no dents or corrosion. Bakelite body perfect with no
chips or cracks. None of the common cracks around the yoke mounts either.
Also the stand mounting flange is still firmly spot welded to the yoke.
They are commonly missing, which means that you cannot attach the mic to a
stand, or glued in place which will usually not hold! Polished Aluminum body
and grill work.
Original Specs (when working):
Impedance: Hi-Z
Element Type: Double Crystals
Frequency Response: 40-8,000 cps
Pattern: Omni-directional when placed Vertically,
Cardioid when placed Horizontally
Output: -50db
Mike looks great and again is in NEW condition in it's original box!
They were designed with
"Crystal" elements, which sounded like a telephone when when they
worked. This one, interestingly, still works! Again, we don't get
crystal mics that still function very often. It could also be possible
to load with a more modern element or a lavaliere mic. They're not very
useable on modern sound systems due to original "crystal" elements. They
were originally sold as Tape Recorder mics. If anyone tries to convince
you that they are "Studio", "professional" mics or were "just like Bing
or Sinatra" used, they are full of "you know what". Just need to "clear
the air" about that, as I'm seeing them listed all over the net under
that false info. These mics were not designed for those applications,
but again have become very sought after for display / prop use and for
"dummy mics" in an interview / desk situation. Fits standard, modern mic
stand. These mics have become
very sought after for display / prop use. Fits standard, modern mic
stand.
Again, mic is in NEW condition and comes in it's original box. "Fixed attachment" cable
currently un-terminated.
Measures ~7.25" tall.
(pictured stand not included)
COSMETIC COND. 10
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NEW LISTING
1/11/09
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ELECTRO-VOICE
EV 630
MODIFIED WITH
NEW 555VMOT VOCAL ELEMENT!!!
VINTAGE
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
Circa late 50's through late 60's
MADE & MODIFIED IN USA
for sale
One of the most sought after harp / Rock-a-Billy mics.
This is the slightly later version of the 630 with the aluminum /
silk-screened badge. These were originally sold with a very "mid-voiced"
element for announcement work. In their stock form, auctioneers and
bingo callers love these for their "honky" mid voice that retains speech
intelligibility. Due to that midrange voicing, harp players love them as
well. HOWEVER, this one is not like that anymore. This one came in with
a non-original and non-functioning Shure element. We have removed the
Shure guts and redesigned the suspension to accept one of
the above 555VMOT elements. To learn what that does for you, read
the text above covering the 555VMOT for extensive information on how
this element performs. We also enlarged the existing pressure release
vent and added two additionally on the lower half of the body. These were
then covered with acoustic foam. We also made the internal "element to switch connection" with "shielded" wire to reduce RFI possibilities.
Polished Aluminum body and grill work all in great shape.
Original Specs for a 630 (when working w/ original elements):
Impedance: Available 50, 200 or Hi-Z
Element Type: High-Output Dynamic, "Acousti-alloy" diaphragm
Frequency Response: 60-11,000 cps (with emphasis around 800-2k)
Pattern: Omni-directional (not generally good for modern PA use)
Output: -55db
NEW SPECS AFTER
MODIFICATION:
Applications: Stage / Vocal
/ Speech
Type: Dynamic Moving
Coil
Frequency Response:
50-16,000 Hz (a 58 tops out at 15k and the element in the new 55SH tops
at 14kHz)
Polar Pattern:
Uni-Directional / Cardioid (great for high volume PA / stage use!)
Impedance: ~370 Ohms +/-
20% (low Z)
Sensitivity: -71dB +/-
3dB
Pop Filter Material:
Acoustic foam
Connection: 3-Pin,
Screw-on (Included with this mic assembled to a new XLR cable)
Stand Flange: Standard
US threads
Mike looks great!
Again, unlike the last 10 or so of these we've had, due ONLY to the
modification we did, THIS MIC IS READY TO USE ON STAGE FOR VOCALS!!!. Fits standard,
modern mic stand. Aluminum all in great shape. No dents, dings, pitting or
corrosion. Original grill cleaned with no yuckiness! We also
installed a thin sheet of acoustic foam inside the grill to reduce voice
"pops". Includes one of our custom, 3-Pin screw-on to XLR
cables.
EV 630 MODIFIED WITH 555 ELEMENT
COND. 8.5+
$349.
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NEW LISTING
1/11/09
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ELECTRO-VOICE
EV 630
#43302
ORIGINAL VINTAGE
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
Circa late 50's through late 60's
MADE IN USA
for sale
One of the most sought after harp / Rock-a-Billy mics.
Easy to hold with a harmonica. Loud with LOT'S OF OUTPUT! Great,
dirty-mid tone for harp. Looks,
sounds & works great! Early "Brass" badge.
Original Specs (when working w/ original elements):
Impedance: Available 50, 200 or Hi-Z
Element Type: High-Output Dynamic, "Acousti-alloy" diaphragm
Frequency Response: 60-11,000 cps (with emphasis around 800-2k)
Pattern: Omni-directional (not generally good for modern PA use,
but great for harp through a guitar amp)
Output: -55db
Uses our 3-pin screw-on cable available above
(sold separately). (pictured stand not included)
COND. 8
$189.
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NEW LISTING
7/26/10
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TURNER
S33D
33D 33
ORIGINAL VINTAGE
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
#1696
MADE IN USA
for
sale
It's been about
2 years since we've had one of these that
works, and this one works and sounds great! LOT'S
of output, brightness and BITE! One of the most sought after harp /
Rock-a-Billy, Dynamic mics. Easy to hold with a harmonica. Looks
great with only very minor
pitting on one side. Original black silk screen still intact and
clean. On / Off switch cleaned and functions.
Original Dynamic, Hi-Z element, Sounds & works great with
super output!
Uses
our F-style screw-on cable available above (sold separately).
COND. 8.5
$229.
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NEW LISTING
7/22/10
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RCA
VINTAGE MICROPHONE
MODEL 88-A 88A
ORIGINAL
Circa 1944
MADE IN USA
mic for sale
Beat up and UGLY, UGLY, UGLY! Did I mention how Ugly this mic is.
Ugly, it may be, but it does work with LOT'S OF
OUTPUT. Very strong. Sounds great with harp, but hard to hold. The photos pretty much tell most of the
story. Would make a good prop / display mic with some clean-up and
re-finish or a harp mic with LOT OF CHARACTER. If your
tweed is beat up, then this mic will go well. 1/2 pipe thread mounting for "old skoool" mic stands.
We thought this mic was sold long ago, but it just
surfaced in the warehouse, and was re-tested. The cable is ~8" on
length, so we can install either a Male XLR or a female 1/4" jack.
Measures
4.5" in length x 2" in diameter.
Cond. UGLY
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NEW LISTING
7/28/10
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SHURE / BRANDED
REVERE
CR-81A
CR81A
ORIGINAL VINTAGE
CONTROLLED
RELUCTANCE MICROPHONE
WITH THE 99H86 ELEMENT
"ONE UGLY, BUT GREAT SOUNDING HARP!"
MADE IN CHICAGO, IL. USA
for
sale
It's been about
2 years since we've had one of these that
works, and this one works and sounds great! LOT'S
of output, brightness and BITE! One of the most sought after harp mics.
This one has the original and coveted 99H86 element
(same element that's in the CR80, CR80G, CR81, CR81A, CR81G and many
other incarnations of this mic), and it works great with lot's
of output.
On the cosmetic side, if you're looking for vintage 'character', this one
has it. Looks like it was dragged
behind the winning vehicle of the Baja 1000. Probably not going to use the
original shell anyway, but that's how it is. Original, OD green, cloth cord
terminated in a 1/4", phono that we re-soldered. Again, if you're looking
for that famous sound you heard on all you're "Blind Melon Lemon Fat Belly
Howl'in Magic Butter Bottom Jump'in Sugar Slim Sonny Joe Leroy....." albums,
then here you go!
Uses
our F-style screw-on cable available above (sold separately).
COSMETIC
CONDITION - UGLY
WORKING COND. 9+
$279.
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NEW LISTING 6/24/08
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ELECTRO-VOICE EV
664 SINGLE VENT
GOLD ANODIZED
ORIGINAL VINTAGE
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
ORIGINAL AND OPTIONAL
#418 STAND IN GOLD
MADE IN USA
for sale
This is a vintage EV 664 that was gold anodized at
the factory. This was an option available at the time. This one also has
the very rare stand that was also gold anodized to match. "Single vent" version. One of the
few "Vintage" mics that still sounds good
and remains usable on modern sound systems. Plenty of "low-end" with
good balance. Has new "pop filter" foam installed above element. ON/Off
switch cleaned. Fully tested.
Original Specs:
Mic / Element type; Dynamic
Polar
Pattern; Cardioid
Element Material: Mylar
Freq Response: 60-13,000 Hz
Impedance: Dual. Switch-able (easily changed by moving on wire on the
MC-4, internal connector) Lo @ 150 ohms or Hi or Hi 250 ohms
Output: -55 dBm
Recommended use (originally):
Handheld / Stage Vocal, Amateur Radio / Communications.
Connector Type:
Amphenol 91-MC4M
(4-Pin)
Mic has been tested and works great. We also installed new windscreen /
pop foam. The gold finish has considerable wear. One area in particular
is about the size of a couple postage stamps. It also has some shallow
"pitting" wear to the stand and typical scuffs and scratches to the mic
body. Internal connector in good shape and works find. We also cleaned
the On / Off switch and it functions perfectly. Typical of a 664, it
feels like a "hammer".
Looks good with only most minor cosmetic wear, sounds & works great!
Uses our 4-pin screw-on cable available above
(sold separately). (pictured stand not included)
COND. 8
EV-664 SINGLE VENT
GOLD W/ STAND
$349.
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EV
MODEL 664
VARIABLE "D"
GOLD
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
MADE IN USA
Gold anodized. This was
given to us by a friend so we don't want to sell it, but thought someone
would enjoy seeing a gold one. They're fairly rare. We
actually use it to test each of our custom made, 4-Pin, vintage microphone cables, prior to
shipping.
Original Specs:
Mic / Element type; Dynamic
Polar
Pattern; Cardioid
Element Material: Mylar
Freq Response: 60-13,000 Hz
Impedance: Dual. Switch-able (easily changed by moving on wire on the
MC-4, internal connector) Lo @ 150 ohms or Hi or Hi 250 ohms
Output: -55 dBm
Recommended use (originally):
Handheld / Stage Vocal, Amateur Radio / Communications.
Connector Type:
Amphenol 91-MC4M
(4-Pin)
NFS
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NEW LISTING
7/27/10
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ELECTRO-VOICE EV
C100
ORIGINAL VINTAGE
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
C100 'SINGLE-D'
UNI-DIRECTIONAL
CARDIOID PATTERN
MADE IN USA
for sale
This is an vintage EV C100, Uni-Directional,
Caridioid, dynamic microphone, designed for live sound-reinforcement /
Public Address / stage use. Great 'all-around' microphone for 'live'
use. Good 'gain before feedback' and reacts to 'bass proximity'
accurately (if you desire / need that). Plenty of "low-end" with
good balance. Original 'Acoustifoam' internal 'pop' filter / foam in
'like new' condition. Optionally locking, ON/Off
switch cleaned. Fully tested.
Original Specs:
Mic / Element type; Dynamic
Polar
Pattern; 'Single-D' Cardioid
Diaphragm Material: 'EV Acoustalloy'
Freq Response: 50-12,000 Hz
Impedance: Rated Hi-Z, but w/ XLR
connector
Output: -58 dB
Case: Zinc die cast
Recommended use (originally):
Handheld / Stage Vocal, PA, Night-club, school, auditorium, lectern
Mic has been tested and works great. We also cleaned
the On / Off switch and it functions perfectly. Original black metal,
mesh wind screen perfect and dent-free. Comes with original EV zippered
pouch, original box, copy of the 'cut sheet / specs' and the original EV
clip.
Looks like new sounds & works great!
Uses our XLR-1/4" cable available above
(sold separately). (pictured stand not included)
COND. 9+
EV C100 MICROPHONE
$99.
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NEW LISTING
7/14/09
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ORIGINAL / VINTAGE
AKAI
MICROPHONE
ACM-100
ELECTRET / CONDENSER
'Uni-Directional'
"PENCIL" MIC
for sale
Akai ACM-100, 'Uni-Directional', "Pencil"
Recording microphone. Great mic for
field / live recording where easy, simple "strong" pickup is needed.
Electret / Condenser microphone powered by a single, standard 1.5V / AA
battery. Terminated in 1/4" phono plug.
Original Specs:
Element Type: Electret-Condenser
Pattern: Uni-Directional
Freq Response: 30-17,000 Hz +/- 6dB
Impedance: Hi Z @ 600ohms
Sensitivity: -68dB ±3dB
Housing Material: Aluminum
Required Power:
1.5V / AA battery
Termination:
10' / 3m stereo cable, terminated in 1/4" phono
plug
Again, this is a great mic for portable recording or stereo home
recording. Mic is in great cosmetic and functioning condition. Measures
6" x .75". Stand and mic clip shown in photos not included included.
Cond. 8.5+
$99.
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NEW LISTING
7/26/10
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ORIGINAL / VINTAGE
AKAI
MICROPHONE
ACM-80
ELECTRET / CONDENSER
RECORDING MICROPHONE
for sale
Akai ACM-80, recording microphone. Great mic for
field / live recording where easy, simple "strong" pickup is needed.
Electret / Condenser microphone powered by a single, standard 1.5V / AA
battery. Terminated in 1/4" phono plug.
Original Specs:
Element Type: Electret-Condenser
Pattern: Uni-Directional
Freq Response: 30-17,000 Hz +/- 6dB
Impedance: Hi Z @ 600ohms
Sensitivity: -73dB ±3dB
Housing Material: Aluminum
Required Power:
1.5V / AA battery
Termination:
6' / 2m stereo cable, terminated in 1/4" phono
plug
Again, this is a great mic for portable recording or stereo home
recording. Mic is in great cosmetic and functioning condition.
(Stand and mic clip shown in photos not included included.)
Cond. 8.5+
$89.
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ORIGINAL / VINTAGE
AKAI
MICROPHONE
ADM-14
ADM14
DYNAMIC
RECORDING MICROPHONE
Circa ~late 1960's
MIJ
for sale
Akai ADM-14, tape deck / recording microphone. Great mic for
field / live recording where easy, simple pickup is needed.
Originally sold with Akai R2R tape decks.
Original Specs:
Element Type: Dynamic
Pattern: 'Omni-Directional
Impedance: Hi Z @ 5kohms
Housing Material: Aluminum
Termination:
6' / 2m stereo cable, terminated in 1/4" phono
plug
Again, this is a great mic for portable recording or stereo home
recording. Mic is in great cosmetic and functioning condition. 6' cable
terminated with 1/4" phono plug and is in great condition with no cuts,
frays or shorts and is still perfectly supple. Mic measures ~5.5" in length and ~.75" in diameter
Cond. 8.5
$59.
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7/27/10
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ORIGINAL VINTAGE
ELECTRO-VOICE EV
DO56L
DO56
OMNI-DIRECTIONAL
'GAME SHOW' MICROPHONE
CIRCA 1985
MADE IN USA
for sale
This is an original EV DO56L (the 'Long' version of
the D056, Omni-Directional, dynamic microphone, designed for
"controlled' live sound-reinforcement / Public Address / stage & TV /
Video / Film use. Super low 'handling noise' due to state of the art
internal element suspension. Fully tested.
Original Specs:
Mic / Element type; Dynamic
Polar
Pattern; Omnidirectional
Diaphragm Material: 'EV Acoustalloy'
Pop-Filter Material: 'EV Acoustifoam'
Freq Response: 80-18,000 Hz
Impedance: Lo-Z / 150 ohms
Output: -61 dB
EIA Sensitivity: -155 dB
Case: Aluminum & Steel, w/ matt silver / 'Fawn
beige' (TV finish)
Recommended use (originally):
Handheld / Stage Vocal, 'controlled' live-audio / PA, video, interview,
TV, Film
Mic has been tested and works great. Original 'Memraflex' metal, mesh
wind screen perfect and dent-free. Entire mic looks NEAR NEW! Comes with
a copy of the 'cut sheet / specs'.
Looks like new sounds & works great! Measures 11.5" in length and 1.45"
diameter w/ .75" shank diameter.
Uses our standard XLR" cable available above
(sold separately). (pictured stand not included)
COND. 8.5
EV ELECTRO-VOICE DO56L DO56 C100 MICROPHONE
$279.
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8/26/09
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REALISTIC / CROWN
PZM MICROPHONE
"BOUNDARY" MIC
Cat. No. 33-1090A
for sale
Great condition and working, electret Realistic PZM, "Boundary mic.
Specs as follows:
Polar Pattern: Hemispherical
Sensitivity: -74 dB +/- 3 dB
Impedance: 600
Ohms
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 18,000
Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >40 dB @ 1
KHz
Battery Voltage & Type: DC 1.5V, "AA" Dry
Cell
Current Consumption: 500 microA
max = 2000 hours
"Realistic PZM Microphone, a
state of the art breakthrough in microphone technology! This microphone
imitates the human ear resulting in a clarity most microphones are
unable to reproduce. The PZM microphone encompasses
and entirely new state of the art technique, giving your recordings a
previousley unheard-of sound quality. The future of microphone
technology is here now." ....."Ideal for use with moving sound source, eliminates
the "hollow effect" caused by conference recordings, handles loud sound
sources with minimal distortion levels."
Again, mic is in great shape. Great for miking conferences, recording
drums, acoustic groups, acoustic piano and more. Complete with cable.
Comes with a copy of the owners / user manual / spec sheet.
Condition 8.5
$139.
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9/2/09
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ORIGINAL / VINTAGE
JVC
STEREO MICROPHONE
M-201U
ELECTRET-CONDENSER
for sale
JVC M-201U, Stereo microphone. Great mic for
field / live recording where easy, simple stereo pickup is needed.
Electret / Condenser microphone powered by a single, standard 1.5V / "C"
battery. Terminated in two 1/4" phono plugs.
Original Specs:
Element Type: Electret-Condenser, Dual Element Uni-directionals
set at 120°
Pattern: Dual Pattern / Uni-Directional @
120°
Stereo
Channel Balance:
within ±1.5dB
Freq Response: 40-18,000 Hz on "Music" setting
S/N: >47dB @ 1kHz
Impedance: 600 ohms
Sensitivity: -71dB ±0dB (pad
off) =1V/μbar
Maximum SPL: +133dB (pad on)
Required Power:
1.5V / "C" battery
Current:
<0.3mA
Battery Life:
>15,000 hrs
Switches:
On / Off / Tone / Input Attenuator (internally located for 0 or
-10dB)
Termination:
10' / 3m stereo cable, terminated in dual, color coded, 1/4" phono
plugs
Again, this is a great mic for portable recording or stereo home
recording. Comes with a copy of the owners manual / spec sheet, original case
and box. Stand and mic clip shown in photos not included included.
Cond. 9
$139.
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7/14/09
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ORIGINAL / VINTAGE
REALISTIC
STEREO MICROPHONE
#33-919
DUAL PATTERN
ELECTRET-CONDENSER
for sale
Realistic 33-919, Stereo microphone. Great mic for
field / live recording where easy, simple stereo pickup is needed.
Electret / Condenser microphone powered by a single, standard 1.5V / AA
battery. Terminated in two 1/4" phono plugs.
Original Specs:
Element Type: Electret-Condenser
Pattern: Dual Pattern
Channel Balance:
within ±3dB
Freq Response: 30-15,000 Hz
S/N: >40dB
Impedance: 600 ohms
Sensitivity: -72dB ±3dB
Required Power:
1.5V / AA battery
Battery Life:
>2000 hrs
Termination:
10' / 3m stereo cable, terminated in dual, color coded, 1/4" phono
plugs
Again, this is a great mic for portable recording or stereo home
recording. Comes with original case. Stand and mic clip shown in photos not included included.
Cond. 8.5
$89.
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TOSHIBA
RECORDING
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
mic for sale
Utilizes 1/8" mini-female to 1/4" female adaptor for connecting
to standard guitar type phono cable. Matte finish aluminum
construction. Mic works and sounds decent. (pictured clip and stand not included)
Measures 7.5" long.
Cond. 9 cosmetics
$49.
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KINGSTON
MODEL 800
DYNAMIC CARDIOID
MICROPHONE
mic for sale
Kingston, model 800, dynamic mic. Likely came
with a tape recorder. Sound's thin if you actually want to use it. Would
make a good "harp" mic, to use with a guitar amp. Looks good (with normal
dents to the screen). Great for prop use also. Does include it's proprietary
connector and cable, currently terminated in a 1/4" phono / guitar plug.
Cosmetic cond. 8
$59.
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PIEZO
MODEL DX-75
MICROPHONE
M.I.J.
for sale
"Piezo" ? brand, model DX-75. Working condition with
original box, clip and stand. Attached 1/4" cable. New condition.
Probably came with a tape recorder in the late 60's early 70's.
Cond. 10
$65.
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"NEAT" BRAND
TYPE "H"
MODEL TM-15
MICROPHONE
M.I.J.
for sale
"NEAT" , model DX-75. Working condition and great
cosmetically as well. Similar in styling the the RCA BK-1A. Attached 1/4" cable. Circa late '50's to mid
'60's.
Cond. 8.5
$79.
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7/27/10
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SONY
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
F-96
F96
OMNI-DIRECTIONAL / LOW-Z
RECORDING MICROPHONE
CIRCA LATE 1960'S EARLY '70'S
MIJ
Small tape recorder Dynamic Sony F-96, Low-Z microphone with stand clip,
original case. This mic was originally available in
either 'Hi-Z' or 'Lo-Z' versions.
Original Specs:
Element Type: Dynamic
Pattern: Omni-Directional
Freq Response: 80-12,000 Hz
Impedance: 600 ohms
Sensitivity: -58dB ±3dB
(Low Imp version)
Termination:
6'.5 / 2m stereo cable, terminated in 1/8" phono
plug
Works well! Measures 6" long. No cracks,
splits or breaks in the cable or connector. Works and sounds great. The
cable did not appear to have ever been un-wrapped, so this is likely
never used. Comes with original vinyl case, stand, copy of the
instructions / spec sheet and the original silk-screened box.
Cond. 10
$69.
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7/27/10
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SONY
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
F-98
F98
CARDIOID / UNI-DIRECTIONAL / LOW-Z
RECORDING MICROPHONE
CIRCA LATE 1960'S EARLY '70'S
MIJ
Small tape recorder Dynamic Sony F-98, Low-Z microphone.
This mic was originally available in either 'Hi-Z' or
'Lo-Z' versions and this is the 'Lo-Z' version.
Original Specs:
Element Type: Dynamic
Pattern: Uni-Directional
Freq Response: 70-14,000 Hz
Impedance: Low @ 250 ohms
Sensitivity: -56dB ±3dB
(Low Imp version)
Housing Material: Zinc / Metal
Termination:
6'.5 / 2m stereo cable, terminated in 1/8" phono
plug
Near New condition. No cracks, splits or breaks in the cable or
connector. Works and sounds great. Comes with original vinyl case, stand
and the original silk-screened box. Measures 6.25" long x 1.2" in
diameter and almost half a pound!
Cond. 9.5+++
$79.
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7/27/10
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ORIGINAL / VINTAGE
AKAI
MICROPHONE
ADM-11
ADM11
DYNAMIC
RECORDING MICROPHONE
Circa ~late 1960's
MIJ
for sale
Akai ADM-11, tape deck / recording microphone. Great mic for
field / live recording where easy, simple pickup is needed.
Originally sold with Akai R2R tape decks.
Original Specs:
Element Type: Dynamic
Pattern: 'Fairly' Uni-Directional
Impedance: Hi Z @ 5kohms
Housing Material: Aluminum
Termination:
6' / 2m stereo cable, terminated in 1/4" phono
plug
Again, this is a great mic for portable recording or stereo home
recording. Mic is in great cosmetic and functioning condition. 6' cable
terminated with 1/4" phono plug. Comes with original stand, clip (shown in
photos) and box. Mic measures ~5.5" in length and ~.75" in diameter
Cond. 9
$59.
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TEAC
Recording
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
mic for sale
TEAC Tape recorder mic. It is in good working condition, sounds fine and
comes with the original stand and clip. Terminated in 1/4" phono
plug. Cosmetically good. Measures 5.5" long.
Cond. 8.5 cosmetics
$69.
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AudioTechnica
AT-816
DYNAMIC MOVING COIL
MICROPHONE
mic for sale
Uni-direction "Cardioid
" pattern, High-Z AT-816 microphone with stand clip,
built-in 15' cable terminated in 1/4" plug and original box. Also
features built-in On / Off switch. Works well and looks new! Measures 8" long.
(pictured clip and stand not included)
Cond. 10
$59.
Mic looks much better in real life than in these very
compressed photos.
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Japanese
Recording
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
Prop / display use only
mic for sale
Working condition unknown, so mic is for display / prop use only. Polished aluminum
construction. Again mics working condition is unknown so is being sold for Prop / display use. Cosmetically
good. (pictured clip and stand not included). Measures 7.25" long.
Cond. 8.5 cosmetics
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7/28/10
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VOICE OF MUSIC / VM
CERAMIC MICROPHONE
MODEL 1474
RECORDING MIC
Circa ~late 1950's- 1960's
MADE IN USA
These mics were supplied with VofM tape recorders
from likely the 1950's into the early-mid / 60's such as the "Voice
Of Music Tape-O-Matic 730 Reel to Reel Player-Recorder".
It has it's original ceramic element, which still
functions. Element could be installed in a different body or used
'as-is' for harp. Plastic body has built-in stand to prop mic up and is
dark brown in color, not black as it appears in the main photo. Finish in great shape.
Stand works with no breaks. Original 1/4",
phono plug terminated cable in perfect shape. Vinyl sheath still supple
with no breaks, cracks or cuts. 1'4" plug in fine condition. Entire mic
works and sounds as it should. Approx 3.5"
tall.
Cond. 8.5
$49.
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7/28/10
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RCA
ORIGINAL VINTAGE
PIEZO CRYSTAL MICROPHONE
GREAT SOUNDING HARP!"
MADE IN USA
for
sale
These mics were supplied with
RCA tape recorders from likely the 1950's into the
early-mid / 60's. It has it's original piezo
element, which still functions, with ton's of output. Element could be
"carefully" installed in a different body or used 'as-is' for harp. Existing
plastic body is not particularly comfortable to hold while playing harp,
however plastic body and anodized, aluminum grill in great shape.
Original Black, cloth
cable and 1/4" phono plug still in perfect condition. Measures 3"
h x 2" w x 1.5" deep.
Cond. 8.5
$89.
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7/29/10
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ORIGINAL VINTAGE
AMPEX
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
MODEL 1101
MADE IN USA
for
sale
These mics were
optionally supplied with Ampex tape recorders from
late 1960's thru early 1970's.
Original Specs:
Mic / Element type; Dynamic
Polar
Pattern; Omnidirectional
Freq Response: 50-14,000 Hz
Impedance: Lo-Z / 150 ohms
Case: Aluminum & Steel
Recommended use (originally):
Amateur / home / semi-pro recording
This mic has been completely
tested and works as it should. These actually are about the best 'tape
recorder' mics we have auditioned. Lots of 'bottom end' which is typically
not expected on this type of mic, with a perfect balance of mid and top-end
as well.
Original vinyl wrapped cable in perfect condition with no shorts, cracks,
checks, frays or cuts. 1/4" phono plug has been replace with new, all metal
units. Original label intact. Measures 4.5"
h x 2" w.
Cond. 8.5
$89.
2 available w / label
1@ $79. w/ label missing
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MIDLAND
22-211
MICROPHONE
mic for sale
Protruding grill
No sound from element. Very clean cosmetically. Enough internal room to
retro-fit with another element, such as Shure SM-58.
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MIDLAND
22-211
MICROPHONE
mic for sale
"Flush grill"
No sound from element. Very clean cosmetically.
Original Specs (when working):
Impedance: Dual, 50k Ohms Hi-Z- or 600 Ohms
Lo-Z
Element Type: Dynamic Mylar
Frequency Response: 50-13,000 cps
Pattern: Omni-directional
Enough internal room to
retro-fit with another element, such as Shure SM-58.
$59.
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"RARE AS HENS' TEETH"
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MICROPHONE CABLES
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VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CABLE CABLES FOR SALE
New vintage mic cables
for Shure mics using screw-on, 3-pin Amphenol type connectors. These are super-high quality cables with a
great 1 year warranty from manufacturer. They are well insulated and
shielded, with an Amphenol type 3-pin screw-on connector on one end, and
an all metal male XLR connector on the other for input to standard, modern
mixers with XLR inputs. To use with a guitar amp input, simply use an
adaptor!
They will fit Astatic 77, Shure 55S, 55C, 55B, older 55SH,
55SW, 51, 51S, 315,
530, 535, 556, Shure DY-11, DY-45G and most other Shure microphones, some EV
microphones such as the EV 630, EV-726 (may
require slight modification to
connector on cable)
Turner 22X, Turner U9S (no mod required), Stromberg-Carlson MD22A,
and others using a 3-pin, screw on Amphenol
type. ( not for modern XLR mics).
Please verify that your microphone is
working prior to ordering. If
you need assistance doing this please just phone us.
20' (feet) in length!
New!
$58.99 ea.
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CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS!
"RARE AS HENS' TEETH"
CUSTOM BUILT
W/ ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK
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- MALE XLR
AMPHENOL
SCREW-ON CONNECTOR
MICROPHONE CABLES
MADE IN THE USA!
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CABLE CABLES FOR SALE
New vintage mic cables for
many (not all) EV (Electro-Voice) mics using screw-on, 4-pin
Amphenol type connectors. These are super-high quality cable with a great 1
year warranty from manufacturer. They are well insulated and
shielded, with an Amphenol type 4-pin screw-on connector on one end, and an
all metal, male XLR connector on the other for input to standard, modern
mixers with XLR inputs. To use with a guitar amp input, simply use an
XLR-1/4" adaptor!
They will fit DuKane 7A160, EV /
Electrovoice 77A, EV-623,
EV 630, 636,
644, 664, 674, 676, EV-726, 767,
Rauland 1248, Stromberg-Carlson MD37CS and most other EV using a 4-pin, screw on Amphenol type.
These will also fit, with a slight modification to the plug, some Shure mics
such as the
Shure 545, 545S,
565 / Uni-Sphere. (not for modern XLR mics).
Please
verify that your mic is functioning prior to ordering cables. If
you need assistance doing this please just phone us.
20' (feet) in length!
NEW!
$58.99 ea.
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CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS!
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CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS!
"RARE AS HENS' TEETH"
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W/ ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK
AMPHENOL
SCREW-ON
3-PIN
TO MALE 1/4" / 280 / PHONO / GUITAR PLUG
MICROPHONE CABLES
MADE IN THE USA!
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CABLE CABLES FOR SALE
New vintage mic cables
for shure microphones and other using screw-on, 3-pin Amphenol type
connectors. These
are super-high quality cable with a great 1 year warranty from
manufacturer. They are well insulated and shielded, with an
Amphenol type, 91-MC3M, 3-pin screw-on connector on one end, and an all metal Neutrik 1/4" male "guitar / phono" plug connector on the
other for input to standard guitar amps and mixers with 1/4" inputs.
They will fit Astatic 77, Shure 55S, 55C, 55B, older 55SH,
55SW, 51, 51S, 315,
530, 535, 556, Shure DY-11, DY-45G and most other Shure microphones, some EV
microphones such as the EV 630, EV-726 (may
require slight modification to
connector on cable)
Turner 22X, Turner U9S (no mod required), Stromberg-Carlson MD22A,
and others using a 3-pin, screw on Amphenol
type.
( not for modern XLR mics).
Please
verify that your mic is functioning prior to ordering cables. If
you need assistance doing this please just phone us.
20' (feet) in
length!
NEW!
$54.99 ea.
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CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS!
"RARE AS HENS' TEETH"
CUSTOM BUILT
W/ ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK
AMPHENOL
SCREW-ON
4-PIN
TO MALE 1/4" / 280 / PHONO / GUITAR PLUG
MICROPHONE CABLES
MADE IN THE USA!
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CABLE CABLES FOR SALE
New vintage mic cables
for EV Electro-Voice microphones and other using screw-on, 4-pin Amphenol
type connectors. These are
super-high quality cable with a great 1 year warranty from manufacturer. They are well insulated and shielded, with an Amphenol
type, 91-MC4M, 4-pin screw-on connector on one end, and an all metal Neutrik
1/4" male "guitar / phono" plug connector on the other for
input to standard guitar amps and mixers with 1/4" inputs.
They will
fit
DuKane 7A160,
EV models
77A,
623,
636,
644, 664, 674, 676, 726, 767,
Rauland 1248, Stromberg-Carlson MD37CS and most other EV Electro-Voice
microphones and others using a 4-pin, screw on Amphenol type connector.
These will also fit, with a slight modification to the plug, some Shure
mics such as the
Shure 545, 545S,
565 / Uni-Sphere. (not for modern XLR mics).
(
not for modern XLR mics).
Please
verify that your mic is functioning prior to ordering cables. If
you need assistance doing this please just phone us.
20' (feet) in length!
NEW!
$54.99 ea.
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CABLE FOR VINTAGE MICS,
HARP MICS, AMPS AND LAPSTEELS!
"RARE AS HENS' TEETH"
CUSTOM MADE
CENTER PIN - MALE XLR A3M PLUG
MICROPHONE CABLE
2501F SCREW-ON TYPE
MICROPHONE PLUG
TO MALE XLR /
A3M PLUG
MADE IN THE USA!
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CABLE CABLES FOR SALE
New vintage mic cables
for many older mics using screw-on, center-pin Amphenol connectors
~5/8" in diameter. These are
super-high quality cable with a great 1 year warranty from manufacturer. They are well insulated and shielded, with an Amphenol
center-pin screw-on connector on one end, and an XLR male connector on the
other for input to standard modern mixers and snakes. To use
directly into a guitar amp simply use an adaptor, transformer, or direct
box.
They will fit any microphone, pick-up, or any device using a
center-pin, screw on Amphenol type including Astatic
JT-30, Turner S22D, 22X,
and Turner 33D, some Americans, Shure
535A, PE-585 PE585 and other
Shure "PE" series microphones EV 611 Mercury, EV 630, EV 638, EV Cardax 950, some
Altec Microphones, American Microphones, Calrad
DM-11, Clectro QA-150, and many, many
others. (not for modern XLR mics). Please verify that your mic or pickup
is functioning prior to ordering cables.
If you need assistance doing this
please just phone us.
20' (feet) in length!
NEW!
$32.99 ea.
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CABLE FOR VINTAGE MICS,
HARP MICS, AMPS AND LAPSTEELS!
"RARE AS HENS' TEETH"
MODEL - "F-TWENTY"
CENTER PIN -1/4" GUITAR / PHONO STYLE PLUG
MICROPHONE CABLE
2501F SCREW-ON TYPE
MICROPHONE PLUG
TO MALE 1/4" /
280 / PHONO / GUITAR PLUG
MADE IN THE USA!
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CABLE CABLES FOR SALE
New vintage mic cables
for many older mics using screw-on, center-pin Amphenol connectors
~5/8" in diameter. These are
super-high quality cable with a great 1 year warranty from manufacturer. They are well insulated and shielded, with an Amphenol
center-pin screw-on connector on one end, and an all metal Neutrik
1/4" male "guitar / phono" plug connector on the other for
input to standard, modern mixers and guitar amps with 1/4" inputs.
They will fit any microphone, pick-up, or any device using a center-pin,
screw on Amphenol type including Astatic JT-30, Turner
S22D, 22X,
and Turner 33D, some
Americans, Shure 535A, PE-585 PE585 and other Shure "PE"
series microphones EV 611 Mercury, EV 630, EV 638, EV Cardax 950, some
Altec Microphones, American Microphones, Calrad
DM-11, Clectro QA-150, and many, many others. ( not for
modern XLR mics).
Please
verify that your mic is functioning prior to ordering cables. If
you need assistance doing this please just phone us.
20' (feet) in length!
NEW!
$29.99 ea.
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NEW LISTING
SUPER QUALITY
25'
STANDARD 3-PIN
FEMALE XLR -
MALE XLR
LOW IMPEDANCE MIC CABLE
OUR PART # OTSJ-25
MADE IN THE USA!
&
WITH A LIFE-TIME WARRANTY*
MICROPHONE MIC CABLE CABLES FOR SALE
Cable for modern XLR mics such as Shure SM-57, SM-58, SM-48, SM-81, 55SH,
300, 315, 330, 333, EV N/D 257, 357, 457, 757, PL Series, EV DS35, 635,
RE-38, RE-10, RE-20, AKG C-3000,
C-1000, 414, D-190E, D-1000,
D-1200E and hundreds of other models. If your mic uses an XLR
then this cable will work. I have sold these cables for the past 14 years and only recently decided
to add them to the web site. These are not "Cheap" cables. I do
not use or sell "Cheap" cables. If your number one priority is
to save money, in the short run, then that's what you should do. Save your
money. If you want to buy a mic cable you can finally rely on show after
show, then THIS IS THE CABLE!!! I have sold literally thousands of these
and have only had maybe a dozen come back. They are fitted with the more
expensive Switchcraft brand plugs on both ends and are hand
made in the USA with a LIFETIME warranty!*
If it ever fails due to workmanship or parts failure, it will be
replaced with a new unit!*
Just send it back and we'll send you a new one. Your show is important.
Too important to trust to cheap, intermittent cables. I can't tell you how
many times I have seen a $30,000 sound system brought to it's knees by one
$3 cable.
NEW
$24.99 ea.
or
Get a 6-pack for $144.99
shipped**
or
Get a 12-pack for $229.99
shipped**
*
Warranted against defects in original workmanship, but not against
abnormal use / abuse, ie; cut cable, bent plug or cables eaten by dogs,
cats or other family members.
**Shipping
to lower 48 US states. Other locations calculated separately.
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NEW LISTING
REAL QUALITY
6" (inch)
FEMALE XLR - 1/4" MALE
LOW IMPEDANCE to HIGH Z
MIC ADAPTOR / TRANSFORMER / PIGTAIL
Finally we found an XLR-1/4" transformer / adaptor that doesn't
"gut" itself after you use it a half dozen times. I can't tell
you how many times I've used cheap versions of these in the past at gigs,
that totally come apart when you un-plug them. This one is built to last
and stay together.
This version is also the "pig-tail" one that doesn't turn your
microphone cable plug into an 8" lever like the "solid"
versions do. With the cheap way mixing boards / consoles, portable PA
systems and guitar amps are made these days, you need all the help you can
get. Any tension on the solid, "one-piece" versions will bend
your input jacks. This version puts no more tension on your input jacks
than a normal phono cable does.
Internal, built-in transformer converts Low Z (600 ohms) to Hi Z (50,000
ohms) to allow all your mic's sound into your pre-amp / amp. It's not just
an adaptor. Also has a switch to defeat the transformer if you wish to
just use it as an adaptor. It's essentially a Direct-Box in a cable. 1
year warranty against workmanship defects*.
NEW
$26.99 ea.
or
Get a 6-pack for $119.99
shipped**
*
Warranted against defects in original workmanship, but not against
abnormal use / abuse, ie; cut cable, bent plug or cables eaten by dogs,
cats or other family members.
**Shipping
to lower 48 US states. Other locations calculated separately.
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NEW ADDITION
SUPER QUALITY
20'
STANDARD 3-PIN
XLR-1/4" PHONO / 280 PLUG
HIGH IMPEDANCE MIC CABLE
OUR PART # OT-M-20
MADE IN THE USA!
&
WITH A LIFE-TIME WARRANTY*
MICROPHONE MIC CABLE CABLES FOR SALE
Cable for modern mics that are High-Impedance, such as Shure
PE series such as PE-505P & other models. I have sold these cables for the past 14 years and only recently decided
to add them to the web site. These are not "Cheap" cables. I do
not use or sell "Cheap" cables. If your number one priority is
to save money, in the short run, then that's what you should do. Save your
money. If you want to buy a mic cable you can finally rely on show after
show, then THIS IS THE CABLE!!! They are fitted with the more
expensive Neutrik brand plugs on both ends and are hand
made in the USA with a LIFETIME warranty!*
If it ever fails due to workmanship or parts failure, it will be
replaced with a new unit!*
Just send it back and we'll send you a new one. Your show is important.
Too important to trust to cheap, intermittent cables. I can't tell you how
many times I have seen a $30,000 sound system brought to it's knees by one
$3 cable. Again, these cables are for High-Impedance mics. (If
you have a normal Low-Impedance mic and wish to connect to a 1/4"
jack, then you should choose our OT-SJ-25 XLR-XLR cable with our
XLR-1/4" Transformer converter.)
NEW
$21.99 ea.
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NEW ADDITION
SUPER QUALITY
20'
STANDARD 3-PIN
XLR-1/4" PHONO / 280 PLUG
HIGH IMPEDANCE MIC CABLE
OUR PART # OT-V-20
MADE IN THE USA!
&
WITH A LIFE-TIME WARRANTY*
MICROPHONE MIC CABLE CABLES FOR SALE
Cable for modern XLR mics that are High-Impedance. I have sold these cables for the past 14 years and only recently decided
to add them to the web site. These are not "Cheap" cables. I do
not use or sell "Cheap" cables. If your number one priority is
to save money, in the short run, then that's what you should do. Save your
money. If you want to buy a mic cable you can finally rely on show after
show, then THIS IS THE CABLE!!! They are fitted with the more
expensive Neutrik brand plugs on both ends and are hand
made in the USA with a LIFETIME warranty!*
If it ever fails due to workmanship or parts failure, it will be
replaced with a new unit!*
Just send it back and we'll send you a new one. Your show is important.
Too important to trust to cheap, intermittent cables. I can't tell you how
many times I have seen a $30,000 sound system brought to it's knees by one
$3 cable. (If you have a normal Low-Impedance mic and wish to
connect to a 1/4" jack, then you should choose our OT-SJ-25 XLR-XLR
cable with our XLR-1/4" Transformer converter.)
NEW
$21.99 ea.
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CONNECTORS FOR VINTAGE MICS!
"RARE AS HENS' TEETH"
ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK
AMPHENOL
3-PIN
MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
MALE 91-MC3MOT
91MC3MOT
CABLE MOUNT MICROPHONE CONNECTORS
OUR PART # 91-MC3MOT
MADE IN THE USA!
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CONNECTORS FOR SALE
New "Amphenol" style 3-pin 91-MC3MOT
Microphone cable connectors.
They will fit Astatic 77, Shure 55S, 55C, 55B, older 55SH,
55SW, 51, 51S, 315,
530, 535, 556, Shure DY-11, DY-45G and most other Shure microphones, some EV
microphones such as the EV 630, EV-726 (may
require slight modification to
connector on cable)
Turner 22X, Turner U9S (no mod required), Stromberg-Carlson MD22A,
and others using a 3-pin, screw on Amphenol
type. ( not for modern XLR mics).
They are
available in
very limited quantities and when they're gone we don't know when we will
have access to more.
NEW
$38.99 ea.
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"RARE AS HENS' TEETH"
ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK
AMPHENOL
4-PIN MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
MALE 91-MC4MOT
91MC4MOT
CABLE MOUNT MICROPHONE CONNECTORS
OUR PART # 91-MC4MOT
MADE IN THE USA!
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CONNECTORS FOR SALE
New old stock Amphenol 4-pin 91-MC4MOT
Microphone cable connectors.
They will fit
DuKane 7A160,
EV models
77A,
623,
636,
644, 664, 674, 676, 726, 767,
Rauland 1248, Stromberg-Carlson MD37CS and most other EV Electro-Voice
microphones and others using a 4-pin, screw on Amphenol type connector. These will also
fit, with a slight modification to the plug, some Shure mics such as the
Shure 545, 545S,
565 / Uni-Sphere. (not for modern XLR mics).
(
not for modern XLR mics).
They are
available in
very limited quantities and when they're gone we don't know when we will
have access to more.
NEW
$38.99 ea.
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"EVEN RARER THAN HENS' TEETH"
ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK
AMPHENOL
3-PIN MALE 91-MC3M'ish???
CABLE MOUNT MICROPHONE CONNECTORS
OUR PART # OT3M-W/OC
(without
collar)
No, we don't know what these fit, so study the
photos and your mic or connector closely.
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CONNECTORS FOR SALE
New old stock Amphenol 3-pin MALE ??-??3? Microphone cable
connectors.
They are in limited quantities and when they're gone we don't
have a source more. We do not know what mics / connectors they will fit, so look VERY CLOSELY and STUDY the above
photos. They are not for standard Shure style mics such as the Shure 55,
51, 500, 315 etc.
(we do not have that
connector separately, only as a
complete cable), but they do use
the Shure Pin configuration of Pin-1 directly under the keyway. These are in
very limited quantities and when they're gone, they're gone.
NOS
$38.99 ea.
ONLY ABOUT A DOZEN LEFT IN STOCK
If
anyone has any info as to models these connectors fit or proper model
number feel free to let us know. Thanks.
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"EVEN RARER THAN HENS' TEETH"
ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK
AMPHENOL
4-PIN FEMALE 91-MC4F
CABLE MOUNT MICROPHONE CONNECTORS /
EV 664 REPLACEMENT INSERT CONNECTOR
OUR PART # OT4F-W/C
(with collar)
No, we don't know what these fit, so study the
photos and your mic or connector closely.
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CONNECTORS FOR SALE
New old stock Amphenol 4-pin 91-MC4F? microphone cable
connectors. They are in limited quantities and when they're gone we don't
have a source more. We do not know what mics or
connectors they will fit, so look VERY CLOSELY and STUDY the above photos.
(We have determined that they will fit Astatic DNHZ 's & D-104 's. They
may also fit others)
Just figured out that the inside, bakelite part of this will replace
your broken / busted / chipped internal connector on EV mics with 4-pins, such as the
EV 664!
We have actually repaired a few EV 664's with the insert from this
connector.
NEW
$38.99 ea.
IN STOCK
If anyone has any info as to
other models
these connectors fit or proper model number feel free to let us know.
Thanks.
These connectors
will
fit Astatic DNHZ 's & D-104 's microphones mics
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"EVEN RARER THAN HENS' TEETH"
ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK
AMPHENOL
3-PIN FEMALE 91-MC3F'ish???
CABLE MOUNT MICROPHONE CONNECTORS
OUR PART # OT3F-W/C
(with collar)
No, we don't know what these fit, so study the
photos and your mic or connector closely.
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CONNECTORS FOR SALE
New old stock Amphenol 3-pin FEMALE ??-??3? Microphone cable
connectors. They are in limited quantities and when they're gone we don't
have a source more. We
do not know what mics or connectors they will fit, so look VERY CLOSELY
and STUDY the above photos. They
are not for standard Shure style mics such as the Shure 55, 51, 500, 315
etc.
(we do not have that connector
separately, only as a
complete cable), but they do use the Shure Pin configuration
of Pin-1 directly under the key. These are in
very limited quantities and when they're gone, they're gone.
NOS
$38.99 ea.
ONLY A FEW
LEFT IN STOCK
If
anyone has any info as to models these connectors fit or proper model
number feel free to let us know. Thanks.
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"EVEN RARER THAN HENS' TEETH"
ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK
AMPHENOL
3-PIN FEMALE 91-MC3F'ish???
CABLE MOUNT MICROPHONE CONNECTORS
OUR PART # OT3F-W/OC
(without
collar)
These will couple with a
standard 91-MC3M connector. We don't know what else it will fit.
VINTAGE STYLE
MICROPHONE MIC CONNECTORS FOR SALE
New old stock Amphenol 3-pin FEMALE ??-??3? Microphone cable
connectors. There is very limited supply of this style connector. We
do not know what mics or connectors they will fit, so look VERY CLOSELY
and STUDY the above photos. They
are not for standard Shure style mics such as the Shure 55, 51, 500, 315
etc.
(we do not have that connector
separately, only as a
complete cable), but they do use the Shure Pin configuration
of Pin-1 directly under the key and will mate up with our standard 3-Pin
Shure / Amphenol 91-MC3M cable connectors. These are in
very limited quantities and when they're gone, they're gone.
NOS
$38.99 ea.
SOLD OUT
If anyone has any info as to
models these connectors fit or proper model number feel free to let us
know. Thanks.
New info; We have been informed that this connector
possibly fits the Astatic T-3 microphone.
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CALRAD
MODEL DM-11
MICROPHONE
TEAL
SOLD 7/01/10
mic for sale
With
original box. No sound at
end of connector. Did not take mic apart to test element directly so it is
being sold with element condition unknown. Not sure who would want to use
one anyway though. Really cool metallic green. With swivel base.
Spotlessly clean. Box is also in good cond.
Similar in styling the the RCA BK-1A.
Cosmetically
COND. IS 10.0
SOLD AS-IS
$75.
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NEW LISTING
9/30/08
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CALRAD
500C
MICROPHONE
MODIFIED WITH
555VMOT
ELEMENT!!!
Half-size Copy of the famous "Pill Shaped"
RCA 77
Circa 1950's / early 60's
SOLD 5/4/10
for sale
Classic and very sought after Calrad 500C, RCA 77 copy
mic. This is the slightly later version with the enameled badges. These were
"Crystal, Dual Element" mics. Most have long ago dried up and do not
work. Oddly this one did still function, but we have removed the
original crystal elements and redesigned the suspension to accept one of
the above 555VMOT elements. To learn what that does for you, read
the text above covering the 555VMOT for extensive information on how
this element performs. Chrome grill work in perfect
condition with no dents or corrosion. Bakelite body perfect with no chips or
cracks. None of the common cracks around the yoke mounts either. Also the
stand mounting flange is still firmly spot welded to the yoke. They
are commonly missing or glued in place which will usually not hold!!!
Nickel / chrome plated grill work looks GREAT!
Original Specs (when working w/ original crystal elements):
Impedance: Hi-Z
Element Type: Double Crystals
Frequency Response: 40-8,000 cps
Pattern: Omni-directional when placed Vertically,
Cardioid when placed Horizontally
Output: -50db
NEW SPECS AFTER
MODIFICATION:
Applications: Stage / Vocal
/ Speech
Type: Dynamic Moving
Coil
Frequency Response:
50-16,000 Hz (a 58 tops out at 15k and the element in the new 55SH tops
at 14kHz)
Polar Pattern:
Uni-Directional / Cardioid
Impedance: ~370 Ohms +/-
20% (low Z)
Sensitivity: -71dB +/-
3dB
Pop Filter Material:
Black, Acoustic foam
Connection: Can be
un-terminated, or terminated with 1/4" phono / guitar plug or XLR when
ordered
Stand Flange: Standard
US threads
Mike looks great!
Again, unlike the last 15 or so of these we've had, due ONLY to the
modification we did, THIS MIC IS READY TO USE ON STAGE!!! Fits standard,
modern mic stand. Chrome all in great shape. No dents, dings, pitting or
corrosion. Original cloth intact and clean with no yuckiness! We also
installed a thin sheet of acoustic foam inside the grill to reduce voice
"pops". We also replaced the original cheap cable with "George L's",
fully shielded cable and ran shielding all the way up to the element to
reduce RFI potential.
Measures ~7.25" tall
(not including stand).
CALRAD 500C MODIFIED WITH 555 ELEMENT
COND. 8.5+
$459.
SOLD 5/4/10
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NEW LISTING 11/4/09
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MIDLAND
22-104
MICROPHONE
Half-size Copy of the famous
RCA 77
"PILL" MICROPHONE
Circa 1950's / early 60's
SOLD 6/29/10
for sale
Classic and very sought after Midland 22-104, "Dual
Crystal" microphone. "Half-sized" copy of the famous, RCA 77 microphone.
While there were many of this style mic made, under numerous brands (and
we have had most of them), this is the first "Midland" version we've had.
These were
"Dual Crystal Element" mics. Most have their original crystal
elements, that long ago dried up (as crystal elements will over time) and do not
work. Oddly this one does still function.
These are great for photos, display, prop or loading in a modern
element and using on-stage. Chrome grill work in perfect
condition with no dents or corrosion. Bakelite body perfect with no chips or
cracks. None of the common cracks around the yoke mounts either. Also the
stand mounting flange is still firmly spot welded to the yoke. They
are commonly missing or glued in place which will usually not hold!!!
Nickel / chrome plated grill work looks good with some minor scuffing
from errant cleaning.
Original Specs (when working):
Impedance: Hi-Z
Element Type: Double Crystals
Frequency Response: 40-8,000 cps
Pattern: Omni-directional when placed Vertically,
Cardioid when placed Horizontally
Output: -50db
Mike looks great! They were designed with "Crystal" elements, which sounded like a
telephone when when they worked. This one, interestingly, still works!
Again, we
don't get crystal mics that still function very often. It could also be possible to load with a
more modern element or a lavaliere mic. They're not very useable on modern sound systems
due to original "crystal" elements. They were originally sold as Tape
Recorder mics. If anyone tries to convince you that they are "Studio", "professional" mics
or were "just like Bing or Sinatra" used, they are full of "you know what". Just need to "clear the air"
about that, as I'm seeing them listed all over the net under that false
info. These mics were not designed for those applications, but
again have become very sought after for display / prop use and for "dummy
mics" in an interview / desk situation. Fits standard,
modern mic stand. Chrome all in good shape. No dents, dings, pitting or
corrosion. Original cloth intact and clean with no yuckiness! We
installed a fresh, black cable currently terminated in an RCA connector.
Measures ~7.25" tall
(not including stand).
COND. 8.5+
$259.
SOLD 6/29/10
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CALRAD
MODEL DM-11
MICROPHONE
PINK
SOLD 7/01/10
mic for sale
PRETTY IN PINK. Not sure who did it, but it's kinda' cool. They disassembled it completely
to do the paint job. It almost looks factory. The cable has been removed on this so it's
assumed not to work, but hasn't been tested. Sold as-is.
Similar in styling the the RCA BK-1A.
Cond. 7
$65.
Mic looks much better in real life than in these very
compressed photos.
SOLD 7/01/10 |
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