Vintage Microphone Microphones that are Used / Preowned Pre-owned Mics / Mic's for sale from the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's & 1980's.

USED - VINTAGE - ANTIQUE - MICROPHONES
CABLES AND CONNECTORS

Vintage Microphone Microphones that are Used / Preowned Pre-owned Mics / Mic's for sale such as, 1950's 50's Elvis style Deco Antique Movie TV Theater Prop Props microphones for photo shoot Webster Rauland W1248 Uni-Val Bi-Val Microphone RCA 77-DX BK-1 1A, AKG D112 D-112, EV Electro-voice 425 Mic stand. Cables with 3-pin 4-pin 91-MC3M 91-MC4M 91MC3M 91MC4M XLR connectors, cables for old microphones such as the vintage EV 664 664's 644, Shure 55 55A 55B 55C 555, mics for sale. Shure RCA Turner Webster Rauland American Astatic D-104 D104 Calrad, Olsen Argonne green bullet blues harp Hohner harmonica microphones mics & EV Electrovoice Electro Voice Mike / mics for sale.

(C) DESIGNATES A CONSIGNMENT

UNLESS SPECIFIED MICROPHONES DO NOT COME WITH EXTERNAL CONNECTORS, CABLES
OR STANDS. THESE MAY BE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY.

CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS! (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) 3-PIN "SHURE" TYPE SCREW-ON TO XLR MADE IN THE USA! 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 Shure 55S, 55C, 55B, older 55SH, 51, 315, and most other Shure microphones, Astatic 77, some EV (requires slight modification to connector on cable) 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! $49.99 ea.	CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS! (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) 4-PIN "EV" TYPE SCREW-ON TO XLR 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 EV / Electrovoice 77A, EV-623, 644, 664, 674, EV-726, 767 and most other EV using a 4-pin, screw on Amphenol type. These will also fit, with slight modification to the plug, some Shure mics such as the 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! $49.99 ea.
CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS! (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) 3-PIN MALE SCREW-ON AMPHENOL TO 1/4" MALE 280 PHONO PLUG 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 Shure models DY-11, 55S, 55A 55C, 55B, older 55SH, 51, 315, and most other Shure microphones, Astatic 77 and others using a 3-pin, screw on Amphenol type connector. ( not for modern XLR mics). Please verify that your mic is functioning prior to ordering cables. 20' (feet) in length! NEW! $44.99 ea.	CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS! (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) 4-PIN MALE SCREW-ON AMPHENOL TO 1/4" MALE 280 PHONO PLUG 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 ev models 77A, 623, 644, 664, 674, 726, 767 and most other EV Electro-Voice microphones and others using a 4-pin, screw on Amphenol type connector. ( not for modern XLR mics). Please verify that your mic is functioning prior to ordering cables. 20' (feet) in length! NEW! $44.99 ea.
CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS! (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) CENTER PIN "75-MC1F" SCREW-ON TYPE F-20 - XLR MALE 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 22's and 33's, some Americans, Shure PE-585 PE585 and other Shure "PE" series microphones, EV Cardax 950, EV 638, some Calrads, 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! $29.99 ea.	CABLES FOR VINTAGE MICS! (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) CENTER PIN "75-MC1F" SCREW-ON TYPE F-20 - 1/4" PHONO 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 22's and 33's, some Americans, Shure PE-585 PE585 and other Shure "PE" series microphones, EV Cardax 950, EV 638, some Calrads, 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! $26.99 ea.
(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) NEW LISTING SUPER QUALITY 25' STANDARD 3-PIN XLR-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, 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-1000 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.	(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) NEW LISTING REAL QUALITY 6" (inch) XLR - 1/4" MALE LOW IMPEDANCE to HIGH Z MIC ADAPTOR / TRANSFORMER / PIGTAIL FOR SALE 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.
(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) 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 Shure XLR 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.	(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) 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 EV Electro-Voice 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.
(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) "RARE AS HENS' TEETH" ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK AMPHENOL 3-PIN 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 55S, 55C, 55B, older 55SH, 51, 315, and most other Shure microphones, Astatic 77, some EV (requires slight modification to connector on cable) and others using a 3-pin, screw on Amphenol type (not for modern XLR mics). This is the first time we have had a batch to sell separately. They are in very limited quantities and when they're gone we don't know when we will have access to more. NEW $27.99 ea. including shipping to any of the lower 48 states. Other locations calculated separately. Order 2 and total is only $44.99 ($19.50 ea + $5.99 Shipping)	(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) "RARE AS HENS' TEETH" ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK AMPHENOL 4-PIN 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 EV models 644, 664, 674, 726, 623 and most other EV / Electro-Voice microphones and others using a 4-pin, screw on Amphenol type connector. This is the first time we have had a batch to sell separately. They are in very limited quantities and when they're gone we don't know when we will have access to more. NEW $27.99 ea. including shipping to any of the lower 48 states. Other locations calculated separately. Order 2 and total is only $44.99 ($19.50 ea + $5.99 Shipping)
(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) "EVEN RARER THAN HENS' TEETH" ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK AMPHENOL 3-PIN MALE 91-MC3M'ish??? CABLE MOUNT MICROPHONE CONNECTORS OUR PART # OT3M-N/C 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. There is very limited supply of this style connector. 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 have that connector separate and 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 $32.99 ea. including shipping to any of the lower 48 states. Other locations calculated separately. ABOUT 12 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.	(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) "EVEN RARER THAN HENS' TEETH" ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK AMPHENOL 4-PIN FEMALE 91-MC4F CABLE MOUNT MICROPHONE CONNECTORS OUR PART # OT4F-W/C 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. This is the first time we have had a batch to sell separately. They are in limited quantities and when they're gone we don't know when we will have access to more. We do not know what mics or connectors they will fit, so look VERY CLOSELY and STUDY the above photos. (We just realized 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 internal connector on EV mics with 4-pins, such as the 664! NEW $32.99 ea. including shipping to any of the lower 48 states. Other locations calculated separately. ABOUT 4 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. These connectors will fit Astatic DNHZ 's & D-104 's microphones mics
(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) "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 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. 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 separate 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 $32.99 ea. including shipping to any of the lower 48 states. Other locations calculated separately. ABOUT 4 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.	(Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photo) "EVEN RARER THAN HENS' TEETH" ORIGINAL NEW OLD STOCK AMPHENOL 3-PIN FEMALE 91-MC3F'ish??? CABLE MOUNT MICROPHONE CONNECTORS OUR PART # OT3F-WO/C *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 separate 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 $32.99 ea. including shipping to any of the lower 48 states. Other locations calculated separately. 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 LISTING 2/26/08
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CLASSIC
1950'S
"ELVIS" STYLE
VINTAGE
      MICROPHONE MIC
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 isn't just for "prop use", yet is under $500.00. Not only does this one 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 clear 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!!! 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 am adding 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.
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)

Available in custom versions shown below too!!


"Lip-Stick Red"        "Electric Blue"
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For an added touch of Class and Personality, we can remove the factory foam windscreen, line the mic in custom "Electric-Blue" or "Lip-Stick Red" silk and re-install foam pop filter / windscreen behind it. Mics look fantastic when finished!
Available Custom Modified in either "Lip-Stick Red" or "Electric Blue" for
an additional $50 ea.
@
$189.99 ea.

            NEW LISTING 7/5/07

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ORIGINAL VINTAGE
          WEBSTER Rauland
Model 1248
         "UNI-VAL" Bi-Val
RIBBON MICROPHONE
Circa Late 1930's-1940's
for sale
Probably the most sought after of the vintage "Deco-Era" mic's. The Webster / Rauland W1248, "Uni-Val" Ribbon microphone. We have had 3 of these in the last 12 years. Like 2 of the last 3 we had, this one will need internal work to function again. Gut's intact, but as typical would need a new ribbon and re-wiring. This one also has a replacement, non-original wire cover / spring on the back. The connector is currently unwired with the wires only stuck in for appearance / prop / display purposes. Stand mounting threads in good shape. 2-Pin, Bakelite connector still intact. Connector threads are in good shape as well. While the yoke thumb screws do hold steady, they are slightly different one from the other. One is original, and one is a replacement. We did install new rubber washers under the thumbscrews. The mic has had some repairs to the bakelite bottom and top cap at some time in the past (see photos, but had to see). The repairs are very smooth. Chrome yoke and fins all intact with no break. All Chrome clean and shiny. Great looking "prop" / display mic or potential restoration. You could also install a more modern dynamic element such as one from a Shure SM-58 or similar if you choose. Late 30's through 50's time period. (pictured stand not included)
COND. 8+ (Cosmetically)
As-Is
$1499.

NEW LISTING 2/25/08
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EV ELECTRO-VOICE
611
"MERCURY"
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
HI-Z
#B9652
Circa 1950
One of the handful of classic microphones. The EV 611, "Mercury"! Great looking mic. Cast and polished aluminum body and grill bezel. This one features a close mesh, black colored silk covered stainless steel wind screen. The 611 was the "step-up" model to the lower priced 911 (30% price difference between the two), crystal element microphone in the late '40's early 50's.

Original Specs:
Mic / Element type: Dynamic
Polar / Pickup Pattern: Omni-directional
Element Material: EV's "Acous-talloy" withstands high temperature, high humidity and is very shock resistant
Freq Response: 50-8,000 Hz
Impedance: Hi-Z (Statically measured at 1k ohms
Output: -53 dBm
Recommended use (originally): Handheld / Stage Vocal, Amateur Radio / Communications.
Connector Type: 250F

Very clean and shiny microphone with only the most minor finish wear. Black plastic grill gasket in great shape with no missing sections. No breaks to the casting anywhere. Works as it should. Killer sounding harp or vintage vocal mic. Uses our F-20 mic cable shown above (sold separately)
Cond. 8.5
$189.

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NEW ADDITION 3/17/08
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ASTATIC
D-104 D104 / TUG-9
"LOLLIPOP"
ORIGINAL
VINTAGE MICROPHONE
for sale
One of the first "must haves" to any mic collection. This one has a working element installed. Looks and great! Built especially for speech range, 500-4,000 Hz. Mounted on Astatic "TUG-9" stand with the 9-volt pre-amp built into it. Existing, coiled cord / cable currently terminated with 4-pin, collared, communications plug. Can be re-configured by user to multiple applications. Chrome and base paint in good condition with only minor wear. Measures 12.25" tall with base diameter of 5.5".
Cosmetic Cond. 9
$169.

NEW ADDITION 3/4/08
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ASTATIC
D-104 D104 / TUG-9
"LOLLIPOP"
ORIGINAL
VINTAGE MICROPHONE
for sale
One of the first "must haves" to any mic collection. Unfortunately the element is open and the internal connector is missing it's pins, so being sold only as a prop or for display use. Displays great! Built especially for speech range, 500-4,000 Hz. Mounted on Astatic "TUG-9" (missing logo sticker on stand and top edge of mic head. Photo of previous unit) stand with the 9-volt pre-amp built into it. Existing, coiled cord / cable currently terminated with 4-pin, collared, communications plug. Chrome and base paint in great condition with only minor wear to the grey finish. Again, to actually use this, it will need a new element. Measures 12.25" tall with base diameter of 5.5".
Cosmetic Cond. 9
$139.

PHOTOS COMING

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AUDIO-TECHNICA
AT811 AT-811
CARDIOID / UNI-DIRECTIONAL
CONDENSER / ELECTRET
RECORDING
MICROPHONE
for sale
This is an Audio-Technica, AT811, Condenser mic. Great for general purpose, project studio recording or field / concert recording. Especially nice for Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Piano, Harp, Violin, Viola, Flute, Piccolo, Sax (at a bit of a distance), and overhead drums. Great balance (ie; a flat frequency response) across the spectrum. Would also make a decent "Game Show" microphone. Quad vents for feedback reduction and "matte" finish. Utilizes a standard AA / 1.5v battery. On / Off switch to save battery life when not in use.

Mic Type:
Condenser
Polar Pattern(s):
Cardioid
Freq Response
50 - 20,000
Sensitivity
-56 dBm
Power Required
1.5 v AA

Looks good with only most minor cosmetic wear, sounds & works great! Overall length 8".
Uses our XLR standard cable available above (sold separately). (pictured stand not included)
COND. 8.5
$89.

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KAY
TM-4
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
mic for sale
Polished finished, cast aluminum Kay TM-4 w/ High-Low & On-Off switch. Mic works and sounds good. Screen in pristine condition. Center pin connector. Uses our F-style screw-on cable available above (sold separately). Measures 8" long. (pictured stand not included)
COND. 9
$69.

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KAY
TM-4
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
mic for sale
Kay TM-4 Microphone. Does not work so is for display / prop use only. Polished cast aluminum construction. Again mic does not work and is for Prop / display use. Cosmetically good. (pictured clip and stand not included). Measures 8" long.
Cond. 8.5 cosmetics
$49.

NEW LISTING 7/25/07
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TURNER
PLUS THREE + 3
POWERED
MICROPHONE
for sale
Original Turner, Plus-3, base station mic. 9 volt powered. Volume control and "Talk Lock" feature. Tested and works well. 9 volt battery compartment clean with no corrosion. Looks good with only most minor cosmetic wear.
(Includes attached cable and 4-pin connector).
COND. 8.5+
$79.

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TURNER
MODEL 510
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
SOLD 5/6/08
Prop / display use only
mic for sale
Mic does not, so is sold for display / prop use only. Polished aluminum construction. Again mics is not working so is being sold for Prop / display use. Cosmetically good. Head O-ring cracked and 3 of the 4 attachment screws are missing. (pictured stand not included). Measures 7" long.
Cond. 7.5 cosmetics
$29.
SOLD 5/6/08

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EV ELECTRO-VOICE
MODEL 627C
MICROPHONE
mic for sale
NOS and in box. Never used (except for testing to verify condition) and comes with all original packing, paperwork, box, EV clip and original un-terminated cable. Polished aluminum.

Original Specs:
Mic / Element type; Dynamic
Polar Pattern; Uni-Directional Cardioid
Element Material: Mylar
Freq Response: 60-13,000 Hz
Impedance: Hi
Magnet Material: Ferrite
Output: -58 dBm
Recommended use (originally): Handheld / Stage
Connector Type: XLR

Mic works great. On-off switch fine with plate intact. Cosmetically great shape. Slight and sparse pitting due to environment it's been stored in. XLR version. (stand not included).
Cond. 9+
$129.

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REALISTIC
33-989
MICROPHONE
Circa 1970
for sale
Vintage Realistic 33-989 microphone. Looks similar to a vintage Sennheiser. Stops short on sound.

Original Specs:
Pattern: Uni-Directional
Freq Response: 70-10,000 Hz
Impedance: Dual. Switchable Lo @ 200 ohms or Hi @ 10,000 ohms.

Does work with a thin "crystal" element sound. Displays well. Cable terminated with 1/4" phono plug. Stand not included included.
Cond. 8
$119.

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SHURE
530
Omni-Directional
MICROPHONE
Circa 1954
mic for sale
W/ orig. Clip.
Omni-dir. W/ hi-off-lo switch.
Mic works, switch is intermittent.

Original Specs:
Element; Moving Coil
Pattern; Omni-Directional
Freq Response: 50-15,000 Hz
Impedance: Dual. Switchable Lo @ 50-250 ohms or Hi @ 35,000 ohms.

Uses modern XLR / Canon XL-3-11 plug. Black anodized finish. (pictured clip and stand not included)
COND. 8
$89.

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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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"NEAT" BRAND
TYPE "H"
MODEL TM-15
MICROPHONE
M.I.J.
for sale
"NEAT" , model DX-75. Working condition and great cosmetically as well. Attached 1/4" cable. Circa late '50's to mid '60's.
Cond. 8.5
$79.

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CALRAD
MODEL DM-11
MICROPHONE
PINK
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.
Cond. 7
$65.
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CALRAD
MODEL DM-11
MICROPHONE
TEAL
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.
Cosmetically
COND. IS 10.0
SOLD AS-IS
$75.

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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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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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Recording / SR MIC
MODEL MD-374
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
Prop / display use only
mic for sale
Working condition unknown, so mic is for display / prop use only. The mic utilizes a small 4-pin connector that we do not have, nor do we have the desire on this caliber of mic to pursue any in-depth testing. Polished aluminum and black anodized construction. Again mics working condition is unknown so is being sold for Prop / display use. Cosmetically good. (pictured clip and stand not included). Measures 8.25" long.
Cond. 8.5 cosmetics
$49.

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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
$29.

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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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SHURE
PE-585
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
SOLD 5/6/08
Prop / display use only
mic for sale
Mic does not work, so is sold for display / prop use only. Cosmetically good. Measures 7.5" long. Measures 7" long.
Cond. 8 cosmetics
$29.
SOLD 5/6/08

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"YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT?"
NORELCO / AKG
MODEL D50
"FRENCH FRY" MIC
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
mic for sale
Great for display, prop or to actually use. Mic works fine. Branded Norelco and built by AKG. Cosmetically good. Gooseneck in fine condition and has hanging pigtail about 12" in length terminated in a standard male XLR plug. (pictured clip and stand not included). Measures 16.5" long.
Cond. 8.5 cosmetics
$59.

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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
$49.

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EV
644
MICROPHONE
mic for sale
"Sound Spot" Shot gun.
The Model 644 is a highly directional dynamic microphone utilizing a combination of a uni-direction "Cardioid " pattern and distributed front vent design. This gives greatly extended frontal pickup on axis, extending working distance to over 2.5 times, compared to present non-directional type microphones. Above 700 cps, cancellation of sound at the rear and sides exceeds 20 dB providing unequalled rejection of random noise, reverberation and feedback without sacrifice of frequency response. The Model 644 allows much greater latitude in loud speaker placement and will solve many specialized problems where other microphones cannot be placed near the source of sound.

Specifications:
Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 40 to 12,000 cps
Directional Characteristics / Pick-up Pattern: Cardioid to 700 cycles, 20 to 25 dB of rejection at the sides and rear above 700 cycles
Switches: On-Off Switch, Sliding contact shorts microphone in �Off� position
Impedance: 150 ohms or High Impedance
Impedance Selection: Selection is made at cable connector. To change from High to 150-ohm impedance, move white lead from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 on MC4M connector. 150 ohm impedance is balanced to ground
Output Level @ High Impedance: �53 dB; EIA sensitivity rating: �149 dB
Output Level @ 150-ohm Impedance: �53 dB; EIA sensitivity rating: �147 dB
Diaphragm: Electro-Voice Acoustalloy�
Case: Pressure-cast zinc and brass
Finish: Satin Chrome
Dimensions: Maximum diameter 25/16 Net Weight: 2 pounds, 9 ounces

Looks and works great!
Uses our 4-pin screw-on cable available above (sold separately). (pictured stand not included)
COND. 8.5
$139.
SOLD 5/6/08

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EV
MODEL 664
VARIABLE "D"
GOLD
DYNAMIC
MICROPHONE
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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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.
$59.

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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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SOLD

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NEW LISTING 1/22/08
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ELECTRO-VOICE EV
664 SINGLE VENT #1
UPGRADED VINTAGE
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
SOLD 3/12/08
for sale
This is a vintage EV 664. "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. This one has upgraded and 100% "Shielded" internal wire installed from the element to the internal transformer for even quieter performance. Also 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)

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. 8.5
$229.
EV-664 SINGLE VENT
(C)
C.P.G.
SOLD 3/12/08

NEW LISTING 1/22/08
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ELECTRO-VOICE EV
664 SINGLE VENT #2
ORIGINAL VINTAGE
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
SOLD 3/12/08
for sale
This is a vintage EV 664. "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)

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
$189.
EV-664 SINGLE VENT
(C)
C.P.G.
SOLD 3/12/08
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