We collect old microphones!
It all started by some coincidence and became sort of habitual. Because not all of you can visit us in our studio, we decided to show off our ‘old mics stuff’ on the internet. Most of them aren’t fit for recording, but look perfectly on a shelf; however, some models are still pretty much usable. Our collection is far from being complete. There are loads of mics out there in the world and in Poland, about which we can only dream of. We hope that with time, our dream will come true :)
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New microphone! UNKNOWN
Could this be a prop from the Amazon series "Fallout"? It would certainly fit in any steampunk production. We know nothing about this piece. The only clue is "1943" on the plug. Help us out.
New microphone! UHER M645
Unbeknownst to us, the Usher brand did not gain as much popularity as competing German companies. And yet, they released several cool products. Today's microphone is quite a rare specimen and an underdog. However, the brand always maintains quality.
New microphone! OKTAWA MD-44
Have you ever seen a microphone on a stand with suction cups? Neither have we. That's why we were particularly excited about this Russian Oktava from 1969. Unfortunately, the base is damaged and has been temporarily set up just for the photo.
New microphone! PIEZO MX 4 Orange
We already have three such models produced by the Piezoelektronika cooperative in Tychy, and now a fourth one has joined. They differ only in color. There were eight colors in the palette. Simple conclusion, we are halfway to completing the set.
New microphone! RFT DM 2416N
This RFT model wasn't really suitable for studio use, but it worked great in everyday industrial communication. Convenient "gooseneck," activation button on the body, and now we can announce arrivals and departures.
New microphone! Webster Chicago MM-35
Do you know the company Webster? The oldest people in Chicago probably do. The brand revolutionized the reel-to-reel tape recorder market in the 40s by releasing models that were half the price of the competition. But those who live by the sword die by the sword. The invasion of cheap equipment from Germany and Japan finished Webster Chicago in the 60s.
New microphone! IGRANIC Pentrovol
What a specimen! It may not look its best, but this microphone starts its second century of existence. On the internet, we find photos of the G5FK transmitter-receiver set with this microphone exhibited at the Radio Exhibition in 1932. Ours is older.
New microphone! TONSIL MD 268
Our local microphone section continues to be expanded, with Tonsil brand products. This time a late model from the 1990s. Designed for amateur recordings. Sadly, the set lacks the original stand.
New microphone! ZWG-L-10 MD-IV P
We have finally spotted a decent model of this microphone manufactured in the 1960s by Zakłady Wytwórcze Głośników in Września (later Tonsil). Excellent condition, original box and cable with transformer included. Perfect.
New microphone! TELEFUNKEN D 11 B
A twin brother of the AEG microphone with the same model designation. We have missed this lovely square. Presents itself perfectly, as it practically looks like new. The set includes the original box.