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 SHURE CONTROLLED RELUCTANCE MICROPHONE MODEL CR 81 VINTAGE FROM THE 1950S $150.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 9m |
 Vintage Shure 55 fatboy microphone stand great mic base $34.00 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 16m Buy It Now for only: $34.00 |
 VINTAGE SHURE 556S MICROPHONEEXCELLENT $100.00 (28 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 21m |
 4 Pin Vintage Microphone Cable For EV 664 Other EV Mics Shure 545 XLR $38.95 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 1m Buy It Now for only: $38.95 |
 NOS VINTAGE UTC POWER TRANSFORMERS FOR FEDERAL AM864 LANGEVIN ALTEC TUBE MIC PRE $75.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 23m |
 PYE MIC TRANSFORMER RARE VINTAGE $50.00 Time Remaining: 2h 53m |
 Vintage Shure Microphone Cable Shure 51 55 55s Mic 3 Pin Connector to XLR $38.95 Time Remaining: 26d 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $38.95 |
 +++ Vintage ROCK in ROLL 1950s SHURE 55S Mic Elvis Era Microphone Unidyne +++ $55.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h |
 BEYER BEYERDYNAMIC M88 VINTAGE DYNAMIC CARDIOID MICROPHONE INCLUDING XLR CABLE $351.00 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 17m Buy It Now for only: $351.00 |
 Vintage 1950s SHURE 707a Bullet Mic Microphone Harmonica Ham Elvis Era $66.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 4m |
 VINTAGE PAIR ELECTRO VOICE MODEL 642 CARDILINE MICROPHONES WITH CASES AND MOUNTS $355.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 30m |
 Vintage 4 Pin Microphone Cable EV 664 Shure 545 Mic to 1 4 Plug $38.95 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 48m Buy It Now for only: $38.95 |
 Vintage AKAI Dynamic Microphone Non Directional MIB $15.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 35m |
 Vintage Harmonica Microphone Cord Cable Harp Mic JT 30 $26.99 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 26m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 VINTAGE microphone Shure 535 Elvis Rockabilly CHROME MICROPHONE with Shure Bag $79.00 Time Remaining: 4h 20m |
 Vintage Akai Roberts Tube Mic Preamp + guitar amp $75.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 47m |
 1920s Western Electric 600A vintage carbon spring microphone w original base $495.00 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 25m Buy It Now for only: $495.00 |
 Vintage Electro Voice 665 Dynamic Cardoid Microphone WORKING $42.11 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 1m |
 American M 2 U LO Z Microphone Vintage great fro Guitar Harmonica D 4T $74.99 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 6m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 vtg Shure Brothers model 585SA high impedance microphone Unisphere A Dynamic $49.99 Time Remaining: 14h 27m |
 Vintage Microphone Stromberg Carlson Mod MC41 50s Era $150.00 Time Remaining: 16h 58m |
 Vintage Shure 55 fatboy microphone base great mic stand $36.00 Time Remaining: 19h 21m Buy It Now for only: $36.00 |
 SHURE VINTAGE MODEL 245 UNIPLEX MICROPHONE RARE $164.95 Time Remaining: 17h 19m Buy It Now for only: $189.95 |
 Vintage Shure 540 Omnidirectional Sonodyne II microphone $75.00 Time Remaining: 17h 59m Buy It Now for only: $85.00 |
 Switchcraft 332A 5 8 1 4 Microphone Adapter for Vintage Harmonica Harp Mic JT 30 $12.99 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 14m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 VINTAGE APEX HANDHELD MICROPHONE APEX 242 $13.50 Time Remaining: 18h 38m |
 Vintage AE American Electronics Mic Microphone With Base Stand $99.99 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 46m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 SENNHEISER MD 46 MIC w CASE 20FT VTG LOW NOISE CABLE NEUTRIK XLR3F TO 1 4IN $169.00 Time Remaining: 18h 43m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 |
 3 Vintage Microphones Astatic Stromberg Carlson and not sure on the last one $133.71 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 47m |
 AKG D20 RARE VINTAGE DYNAMIC MICROPHONE INCLUDING XLR CABLE SAME CAPSULE AS D12 $779.22 Time Remaining: 29d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $779.22 |
 VINTAGE ASTATIC MODEL 200 S MICROPHONE WITH STAND CORD GOLD FINISH $10.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 52m |
 BEYER BEYERDYNAMIC M88 VINTAGE DYNAMIC CARDIOID MICROPHONE WITH XLR CONNECTOR $428.22 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 15m Buy It Now for only: $428.22 |
 Vintage Astatic Microphone $10.00 Time Remaining: 20h 3m Buy It Now for only: $300.00 |
 UHER M514 Microphone for the vintage UHER 4000 REPORTER L Reel Reel Recorder $9.00 Time Remaining: 20h 24m |
 Vintage Electro Voice EV 666 655C Cable UA 3 11 Type Jack to XLR Connector $41.95 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 16m Buy It Now for only: $41.95 |
 SHURE PE54 Unidyne III vintage microphone 545S w o Lo Z ability w accessories $50.00 Time Remaining: 20h 32m Buy It Now for only: $70.00 |
 VINTAGE MICROPHONE STAND FOR 1950s SHURE 55 ELVIS MICROPHONE NOT INCLUDED $109.00 Time Remaining: 27d 17h Buy It Now for only: $109.00 |
 VINTAGE RCA 74 B MICROPHONE RE RIBBONED BY WES DOOLEY $350.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 20h 51m |
 VINTAGE SHURE 315 RIBBON MICROPHONE RE RIBBONED BY WES DOOLEY $350.00 Time Remaining: 20h 59m |
 Microphone Cable For Vintage Shure 51 55 55s Mics 3 Pin Shure to 1 4 Male Plug $38.95 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 59m Buy It Now for only: $38.95 |
 Vintage electrovoice hiz microphone type 630 $25.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 21h 9m |
 VINTAGE ASTATIC MODEL 335L 19 MICROPHONE $5.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 13m |
 Vintage Electro Voice Cardyne I Model 726 B 2164 Microphone + New Cable Works $149.99 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 41m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 EARLY VINTAGE UNIVERSAL MICROPHONE BB 2173X INGELWOOD CALIFORNIA LOOK $102.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 21m |
 Shure Green Bullet Harmonica Mic Vintage 520SLB NO ELEMENT SHELL ONLY $78.99 Time Remaining: 25d 15h 28m Buy It Now for only: $78.99 |
 PHILIPS VINTAGE MICROPHONE $27.00 Time Remaining: 22h 32m |
 GRUNDIG VINTAGE MICROPHONE NEW IN BOX $27.00 Time Remaining: 22h 32m |
 VINTAGE SHURE 520 HARP MICROPHONE 99B86 CONTROLLED MAGNETIC $225.00 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 32m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 |
 Neumann KMi85 KM85i Vintage Condenser Microphone $500.00 Time Remaining: 22h 48m |
 E V 4 Pin Vintage Mic Plug to XLR Mic Cable Converter Use XLR Cables on Mic $39.95 Time Remaining: 21d 7h 3m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 VINTAGE EV ELECTRO VOICE MODEL RE15 DYNAMIC CARDIOID MICROPHONE $51.99 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 32m |
 Vintage Shure PE588 Microphone XLR HandHeld $100.00 Time Remaining: 1d 53m |
 NEUMANN VINTAGE GERMAN DYNAMIC MICROPHONE INCLUDING ATTACHED XLR CABLE $116.22 Time Remaining: 16d 21h 24m Buy It Now for only: $116.22 |
 Vintage and Rare Astatic 77a Microphone Elvis MicFree Priority Shipping $150.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $165.00 |
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 Vintage Altec Lansing Slim 18 Goose Neck Condenser Cardioid Microphone Mic $189.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 11m |
 VINTAGE 1920s OLD AMERICAN CARBON SPRING DOUBLE BUTTON MICROPHONE MATCHING STAND $152.75 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 38m |
 Astatic T3 D104 Head Vintage Mics 3 Pin to Jack Guitar Cord Harp Mic Adapter $39.95 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 47m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 VINTAGE 1940s MACHINE AGE RCA ART DECO OLD HARP MICROPHONE RED MEATBALL LOGO $89.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 43m |
 SENNHEISER MD412 RARE VINTAGE CARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE INCLUDING XLR CABLE $97.50 Time Remaining: 15d 15h 57m Buy It Now for only: $97.50 |
 VINTAGE 1940s CB HAM RADIO SHURE MID CENTURY MACHINE AGE MODERNISTIC MICROPHONE $64.98 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 46m |
 VINTAGE 1960s MODERNISTIC LAFAYETTE ART DECO MID CENTURY OLD CHROME MICROPHONE $122.50 (24 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 50m |
 NEUMANN M269c VINTAGE 1960s LARGE DIAPHRAGM MIC U67 W AC701k TUBE+POWER SUPPLY $7,019.22 Time Remaining: 13d 20h 2m Buy It Now for only: $7,019.22 |
 VINTAGE 1940s SHURE MID CENTURY ART DECO MACHINE AGE OLD CB HAM RADIO MICROPHONE $84.01 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 55m |
 VINTAGE SHURE STREAMLINED ART DECO MACHINE AGE MID CENTURY BULLET MICROPHONE $100.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 59m |
 Shure Super 55 Dynamic Mic Microphone Super Cardiod Retro Classic Vocal Vintage $199.99 Time Remaining: 24d 23h 9m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 Vintage Turner Challenger Harp Microphone Works Great 5 DAY Auction $124.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 1m |
 FILM INDUSTRIES M8 RARE VINTAGE BRITISH RIBBON MICROPHONE INCLUDING CABLE $272.22 Time Remaining: 25d 17h 8m Buy It Now for only: $272.22 |
 Vintage Electro Voice Dynamic Cardioid Micrphone Model 664 $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 2m |
 VINTAGE 1950s OLD ELECTRO VOICE JET AGE CHROME TURBINE MICROPHONE $71.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 3m |
 VINTAGE MICROPHONE ELEMENT WITH TRANSFORMER HI OUTPUT GREAT FOR HARP $50.00 Time Remaining: 22d 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 VINTAGE 1950s OLD ELECTRO VOICE JET AGE CHROME TURBINE MICROPHONE $55.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 6m |
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 VINTAGE 1940s OLD JET AGE TURNER ROCKET FIN RADIO MICROPHONE MID CENTURY $35.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 11m |
 VINTAGE 30s ART DECO OLD UNIVERSAL CB HAM RADIO MICROPHONE TOP TO BOTTOM CHROME $41.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 15m |
 RARE OLD EARLY VTG MIC Ca 1930s TURNER DYNAMIC U9 S HI IMPEDANCE MICROPHONE $279.99 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 1m Buy It Now for only: $279.99 |
 VINTAGE 1940s ART DECO RONETTE OLD MID CENTURY CB HAM RADIO MICROPHONE CHROME $63.88 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 19m |
 VINTAGE 1950S SHURE FIRE RED BULLET HARP MICROPHONE CONTROLLED RELUCTANCE $325.00 Time Remaining: 26d 21h 10m Buy It Now for only: $325.00 |
 VINTAGE 1950s OLD JET AGE ROCKET FIN SPACE AGE MODERNISTIC RADIO MICROPHONE $34.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 22m |
 Vintage Uni Directional Dymanic Microphone Dual Impedance with On Off Switch $18.00 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 24m Buy It Now for only: $27.00 |
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 Vintage ribbon Oktava microphone ML 19 $75.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 26m |
 Electro Voice RE 16 Vintage Microphone $129.99 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 52m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 RCA Type 77 DX 77DX 77 DX Vintage Ribbon Mic Microphone $1,799.00 Time Remaining: 15d 2h 46m Buy It Now for only: $1,799.00 |
 Vintage Magnecord PT6J microphone preamp collector grade $102.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h |
 VINTAGE 1950S SHURE GOLD VEIN BULLET HARP MICROPHONE CONTROLLED RELUCTANCE $299.00 Time Remaining: 19d 1h 22m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 VINTAGE SHURE SM18B CN DESKTOP DYNAMIC MICROPHONE WITH CASE NEW OLD STOCK $25.00 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 13m |
 NEUMANN KM 54 VINTAGE TUBE MIC with power supply $999.99 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 35m Buy It Now for only: $1,899.00 |
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 2 X Neumann KM88i Vintage Multipattern FET Condensers $1,725.00 (27 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 42m |
 VINTAGE SHURE MICROPHONE CRYSTAL ELEMENT 99 131 HARP MIC $70.00 Time Remaining: 26d 22h 1m Buy It Now for only: $70.00 |
 vintage Bulgarian scarce bakelite dynamo microphone $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 35m |
 Vintage orig Shure Model 51 Microphone w A86A in line transformer EXC $100.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 35m |
 VINTAGE MICROPHONE STAND RCA BULLET AERODYNAMIC MICROPHONE NOT INCLUDED $59.00 Time Remaining: 27d 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $59.00 |
 SHURE Brothers PE56D Unisphere I USA vintage microphone w case accessories $55.00 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 51m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 FUNKWERK LEIPZIG KM7055 RARE VINTAGE CRYSTAL MICROPHONE WITH DESK STAND CABLE $97.50 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 11m Buy It Now for only: $97.50 |
 VINTAGE 1940s PHILIPS MAGNIFICENT ART DECO OLD MICROPHONE COOL PATTERN $250.00 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 51m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 VINTAGE ELECTRO VOICE MERCURY MODEL 611 MICROPHONE $49.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 54m |
 Vintage Marantz Superscope Condenser Microphone EC 1 Mic $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 22h 25m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 VINTAGE PRO ELECTRO VOICE MERCURY MICROPHONE MODEL 911 ROCKABILLY MUST SEE $33.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 3m |
Vintage Microphone
How to Choose a Microphone
A comparison of stage microphones must be done while considering some interesting facts. To choose the perfect microphone, one must know the characteristics they will need. After knowing the characteristics, things like, brand, cost, and size can be taken into consideration. It is wise to first read how microphones work, and do some research. The type of directional pattern that best fits the needs of a project must be determined. Be sure that the frequency response is appropriate for the intended use. Though in some cases a tailored response is good, flat response patterns are best.
Lavalier electronics do not offer protection from handling noise, mainly because they are too little to incorporate needed padding. It is important to ensure the Lavalier is not moved or disturbed. If the budget permits, it is advised to test a range of microphones and choose the most appropriate mic type for getting the job done. If it can't be afforded, keep in mind all the different things the mic is to be used for and try to find one that will be useful in the particular application. A great beginning point for amateur singers with a small pocket book is a no-frills cardioid dynamic mic.
Sennheiser is a manufacturer started in 1945 as "Laboratorium Wennebostel" by Fritz Sennheiser. When purchasing a microphone, headphones, wired instrument and monitoring systems, conference information, products for assisted listening and aviation headsets are available. The turnover of this product reached 389.9 million in profits the year of 2009. It is connected to manufacturing plants in Germany, Ireland, and the USA. The other companies in this group are the joint venture of communications, (headsets) and Georg Neuman GmbH. This microphone has the best RF (radio frequency) immunity characteristics of the audio industry based on exhaustive testing.
Shure is a manufacturer that offers a product that is more durable, reliable, and performs excellently on stage as well as in the recording studio. Shure offers a device that provides a "VIP Dual Mic Kit" that includes all hardware and cabling required to provide safe vocal coverage of important events. It is the best seller among its kind, sure to spark a loyal relationship with the consumer. For at least the last 25 years, when a politician speech, chances are he did it utilizing this technology. 
This gadget is excellent when it comes to providing voice pick up with its presence peak. It has ability to perform under adverse acoustic conditions, where standard versions cannot.
EV set ups work exceptionally well with percussion groups. Electro-voice is a company founded in 1927. This company has produced more than 50 models that are now considered classics in the broadcast and recording industry. Many vintage versions of microphones are a rare commodity for collectors. Several different applications have been utilized for applications from recording music to broadcasting. This is popular and in demand among singers because it can easily be held and is rugged.
Much commotion and bad information concerning the Audio Technica has been concocted. In 1988 the FCC chose to auction off the television spectrum in 700 MHz in hopes for balancing the budget. The manufacturer discontinued the development of MHz wireless products in 1988, as a result of a difficult decision the FCC made. From 1988 and forward, the company began a program of discontinuation for the legacy, and more suitable products became available.
AKG Acoustics is an Austrian manufacturer of headphones, wireless audio systems, and microphones. The company was acquired by Harman Int. Industries in 1994 and founded in Vienna in 1917 several years earlier. In 2006 Harman produced a limited edition 60th anniversary edition of the celebrated LTD AKGs where they were installed on the MIR space station. They have also been utilized for making the film "Adventures in The Red Sea". The AKG is also mentioned in "Deception Point" and "The Da Vinci Code" written by Dan Brown.
The Nady boasts large and booming sounds when showcasing male voices. This manufacturer also produced a USB that is perfect for the use of recording voice overs on personal computers for online communication or recording of vocal tracks. The maker offers the user unequaled performance at a low price.
Some of these aspects are greatly encouraged to be of consideration in making a comparison. Shure microphones along with the alternative products it controls, is the supremely trusted maker of microphones used by artists from all kinds of music. Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger are just a few of the artists that depend(ed) on the quality and dependability of these mics.
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Introduction to Classic and Vintage Broadcast Microphones