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Classic Microphones
from the
Golden Age of Radio
Coming Soon! Volume 3! Motion Picture Microphones
cover of video # 1 cover of volume #2
Bob Morrison gives you a fascinating demonstration of 12 classic microphones used in broadcasting during the 1930's, 40's , and 50s'. The "Golden age of Radio".
Mike lovers, you will see and hear and compare many vintage and unusual microphones and also see their interior constuction. We also share with you music of the 1930's recorded on Western Electric equipment.

VHS $45 for One or $85 for both Videos

Shipping and Hanling included
Microphones Shown on Vol. 1

Broadcast Classics
All of the microphones have been used in broadcasting during the 1930's, 40's and 50's. They represent the top of the line from Western Electric and RCA, and still exhibit remarkable quality.

See these microphones in thumbnail view

These examples are from the collections of Barry Brose, Bob Morrison, Don Lincoln, and Ken Ackerman. They have spent there lives in this field.

Contributors
Ken Ackerman, Barry Brose, Beverly Gootch, Albert Lawrence, Al Lewis, Don Lincoln, Chip McNeil, Bob Morrison, George Rehklau, Bud Schwarz, Bill Smith, Joe Staley, Kurt Wallace, Jim Wood

In memory of Don Lincoln

 Microphones Shown on Vol. 2

Bob Morrison demonstrates classic microphones

Carbon Microphones
  • ElectroVoice
  • Western Electric
  • Universl
  • Shure 3B
Early Condenser
  • Carrier Condenser (1928)
Dynamic
  • Turner U9S
  • American D-3
  • Shure 55 Unidyne
  • EV 731 Cardyne II
Crystal
  • Brush Sound Cell
  • Gibbs Sonasel
  • Shure Uniplex 730A Unidirectional
  • Shure Super-Cardoid Monoplex 737A
  • EV Mercury 911
  • Astatic D-104
Velocity RCA Mikes
  • Varacoustic
  • Aerodynamic 6226
  • SK-46 (SK-35)
  • BK-12A
Condensers
  • Western Electric 394
  • Altec M-11: 21B, 21D, 29A

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