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USA/JP
Chinese and Japanese microphones
Our interest concentrates mainly on the european market, but the fascinascion with across-the-ocean recording techonology is really strong. It's quite difficult not to admire beautifully crafted american constructions and the precision of Japanese Engineers. We decided to mix those two national producers groups, but right now we can notice that in the future they're going to get their own separate sections.
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AIWA CM-30
AIWA CM-30-
years 80's
nr: none
A miniature stereo condenser microphone. Japan’s ultimate in miniaturisation of those years. A sleek metal body reminiscent of times when lighters of similar texture were made ;) Neat and impressive design. The cable terminates with two 1/8” jack plugs. Battery powered.
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AIWA DM 14
AIWA DM 14-
years 60's
nr: none
A beautifully-made Japanese dynamic microphone. The structure is completely made of metal and is placed on an adjustable base. Valued by harmonica lovers both due to its sound and size. 3-pin DIN connector.
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AIWA DM 8
AIWA DM 8-
years 70's
nr: none
A plastic dynamic microphone on a neat stand with metal inserts. 50 kOhm resistance, a sturdy, stiff cord ending in a 1/4” jack plug. One of the typical 1970s series by this Japanese manufacturer.
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AIWA DM-13
AIWA DM-13-
years 1950s
nr: none
Japanese dynamic microphone with an intriguing shape made entirely of metal. Connected via a 2-pin socket. Switch on the base. Our piece comes with the cable and the box, kept in perfect condition. The only thing missing is a stylish base.
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AIWA DM-51
AIWA DM-51-
years 1970s
nr: none
The dynamic Aiwa DM-51 made in the 1970s set on an original solid metal base. The microphone itself is carefully made, the switch is embedded in the metal part. 2-pin socket. Our piece is in more than good condition, in the original but worn packaging.
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AIWA UNKNOWN
AIWA UNKNOWN-
years 60's
nr: none
A microphone with a double plug, designed to be used with a Japanese dictaphone recorder. Made of metal, resting on a wire support. A switch located on the front wall. No further information available on the microphone.
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AKAI ACM-200
AKAI ACM-200-
years 1970s
nr: none
Another microphone from a Japanese brand, produced in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Capacitive design made entirely of metal, powered by a 1.5V battery. Including a solid steel base with handle and wind protection cover. All sold in artificial leather case. Large Jack cable.
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AKAI ACM-90
AKAI ACM-90-
years 80's
nr: none
A condenser mike made in Japan. Quite solidly designed and mounted on stable support. Battery powered. The body features a switch. The cable ends in a 1/4” jack plug.
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ANDO No.170
ANDO No.170-
years 70’s?
nr: none
A solid and surprisingly heavy dynamic semi-cardioid microphone.There is a pure metal under the fake wood cover. Single-pin wire socket. Tripod holder and cable with large jack plug included. Sadly, we don’t know anything about this construction. The only clue relates to the brand itself. Ando is the name of one of Japan's well-known and distinguished acoustic scientists, Ando Yoichi born in 1939. Is this his brand? We don't know.
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APPLE 590-0670 Microphone
APPLE 590-0670 Microphone-
years 1990s
nr: none
This small microphone from Apple came into our hands by accident, and we decided to add it to our collection, although it is from the 1990s. The monophonic design was made in Japan, and interestingly it has a built-in amplifier powered by an extended Jack plug. Compatible with Apple PowerMac computers.
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ASTATIC D104
ASTATIC D104-
years 70's
nr: none
Astatic D104 from the Silver Eagle series. One of favourite microphones of American hams. Installed on a G-Stand by the same manufacturer. A convenient, broad switch. The cable with a 4-pin DIN connector at the end. An eagle is engraved on the back of the housing.
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ASTATIC D104
ASTATIC D104-
years 70’s
nr: none
Astatic D104 microphone with T-UG8 base with convenient on/off switch. One of the favourites of American shortwave radio operators. Solid and comfortable. We already have one D-104, but this one is different with the decal engraving on the "back". The eagle and the inscription "Burning Flames" are not the same this time.
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AURICON E-7
AURICON E-7-
years 60's
nr: none
Beautiful and very reliable dynamic microphone from the United States. The twin brother of more popular Electro Voice 630. It works perfectly with electric guitars, vocals and harmonica. Entirely metal. Our piece is distinguished by its perfectly preserved strainer/pop filter.
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BELL & HOWELL I331
BELL & HOWELL I331-
years 50's
nr: none
A piezoelectric microphone preserved in good condition, made in the USA by the Shure Brothers Company. Clone Shure 710 REX and Shure CX80C. It is made of all metal: very solidly made. The cable with a 3-pin DIN connector at the end.
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CRESCENT JUNIOR
CRESCENT JUNIOR-
years 50s
nr: none
A lightweight bakelite microphone by the Crescent brand, active in the USA in the 1940s and 1950s. The company supplied gramophones and reel-to-reel tape recorders to the American market. Junior microphone was probably added to one of the latest ones, meant for younger users. How did it get to Poland? We don't know.
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EAGLE 100-C
EAGLE 100-C-
years 60’s
nr: none
A Japanese piezoelectric microphone made entirely of metal. Selling also in other markets under the names Slim or Philmore. On/off switch on the body. Connection via a 1-pin cable, typical of Japanese and American designs.
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EAGLE UD-50HL
EAGLE UD-50HL-
years 70’s
nr: none
A Japanese, relatively inexpensive dynamic microphone from the 1970s. All made of metal. Dual impedance 600 and 50 ohms. On/off switch on the body. Our unit is in perfect condition in the box. Connection via 4-pin socket.
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ELECTRO-VOICE 641
ELECTRO-VOICE 641-
years 70's
nr: none
A dynamic microphone manufactured in Buchanan, mostly made of metal. Connected by means of a cable with a one-pin connector. Our piece is in perfect condition. Only the base had to be borrowed from a Turner 33 D.
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ELECTRO-VOICE 664
ELECTRO-VOICE 664-
years 50's
nr: none
A popular and relatively inexpensive American dynamic microphone from the 1950s. It is suitable for the stage and studio for recording vocals and the electric guitar. Wholly made of metal, connected with a cable with a 4-pin connector. We got it together with an original cable.
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ELECTRO-VOICE N/D 408B
ELECTRO-VOICE N/D 408B-
years 1990s
nr: 934430101
Supercardoid American design from the beginning of the 1990s (Made – with pride – in the USA). Well-known and valued in recording studios, it is suitable for recording drums, electric guitar and wind instruments. A movable head allows the optimum arrangement of the registration angle. Made of metal. An XLR cable socket.
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ELECTRO-VOICE SPHEREX 920
ELECTRO-VOICE SPHEREX 920-
years 50's
nr: none
An American crystal microphone, wholly made of metal. The spherical design makes it easy to collect signals from the broadest angle possible. Used for communication, in sound systems but has also been seen in the company of ta harmonica. Excellent condition. We borrowed the base from a Turner 33 D.
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FLOT-A-TONE unknown
FLOT-A-TONE unknown-
years 40's
nr: none
Small dynamic microphone by an American manufacturer, built in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach the model name. The only trace is patent number: 2460408. The device is fully operational, in excellent visual and technical condition. It amazes with the quality of the transmitted signal, sounds really great. We provide the production date at a guess.
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FOSTER DF-1
FOSTER DF-1-
years 1970s
nr: none
A miniature dynamic microphone from the Japanese company Foster, which is probably an addition to the recording device of this brand. Equipped with a metal tripod, leather pouch and cable ended with a 3.5 mm mini jack plug. The name Foster is little known on European markets, although it has been present in Japan since 1949. It is still active in the audio industry.
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HITACHI NDM-09
HITACHI NDM-09-
years 1970s
nr: none
A plastic microphone designed for portable recording devices from the Japanese brand Hitachi. Small size, simple but functional base, switch in the upper part of the body. A trifle, but decently made. Cable terminated with a two-bolt plug - a small audio and control jack.
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INTEL DM 14 HL
INTEL DM 14 HL-
years 60's
nr: 8221
A small, solidly built and made all by metal Japanese dynamic microphone. We've seen this design before, we keep one in our museum under the name AIWA DM14. This Intel-branded clone looks very similar, except for a slightly modified base. The cable has a DIN 3-PIN connector.
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JVC M-510
JVC M-510-
years 1970s
nr: none
It would be hard to find a better kept model. Ours came in a box with a whole set of accessories. It includes: a microphone with cardioid and super cardioid capsules, two wind shields (sponge and net), a handle, a viewfinder, an AA battery, a big jack - xlr cable and a 5PIN adapter. Everything is in perfect condition. Comes with manual with date 1978.
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NATIONAL WM-2051N
NATIONAL WM-2051N-
years 60’s
nr: none
A small, all plastic dynamic microphone made by the National brand, today known as Panasonic. Part of a mobile recording kit. The WM-2051N has an on/off switch on the side, and is supported by a wire foot. The cable ends in two plugs - a mono audio mini jack and a separate one controlling the power supply. The set comes in a faux leather holster.
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PANASONIC RP-V220
PANASONIC RP-V220-
years 1970s
nr: none
A stereo condenser microphone from the Japanese manufacturer with an integrated foot. Lightweight, made of plastic, dedicated for portable devices. Power supply from an AA battery. Two mini jacks at the end of the cable. The set includes adapters for a 6.3 mm jack.
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PANASONIC WM-2244-N
PANASONIC WM-2244-N-
years 70s
nr: none
Interesting stereo design from the best years of Panasonic. A carefully made aluminium-plastic body with a stand and two detachable dynamic microphones. In the box, you will also find a plastic tube, cap, changing one of the microphones into a hand-held device and a set of adapters small jack > large jack > 5 PIN DIN.
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PANASONIC WM2241
PANASONIC WM2241-
years 70's
nr: none
A Japanese dynamic microphone with a 1/10” and 1/8” jack plugs. Possibly an accessory for dictaphone recorders made by this company. No other information available.
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PIEZO WX-172
PIEZO WX-172-
years 1970s
nr: none
The first wireless microphone in our collection. Manufactured in the 1970s by the Japanese company Piezo, it worked on FM waves and frequencies 881-106MHz. Partly metal construction, equipped with a switch, handle and detachable antenna. After disassembly, we can remove a part of the housing to get to the Lo / Hi switch and a container for two AA batteries.
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PIONEER CM-2S
PIONEER CM-2S-
years 70's
nr: W7426
Stereo microphone made in Japan by Pioneer. Very well-made, partly in metal, used to record in stereo in-home conditions. Cable terminated with two jack plugs. Ours, unfortunately, goes without the box and instructions.
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PRIMO unknown
PRIMO unknown-
years 60's
nr: none
A tiny microphone made in Japan, probably for office use, due to a non-standard plug. No information about this company. Manufacturing date was established by guesswork.
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RCA VICTOR
RCA VICTOR-
years ??
nr: unclear
A simple plastic microphone from an award-winning American company. To our eye, it's a remake of an older model with the iconic dog Victor, the brand's mascot. We don't know what years it comes from. Barely readable number 906064 503 on the bottom and 637 underneath. 3-pin DIN connector.
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SANYO HM-8
SANYO HM-8-
years 70's
nr: none
A dynamic microphone from the well-known Japanese manufacturer from the 1970s. Small size, wholly made of plastic. A slide switch at the side. The cable with two jack connectors - 3.5 and 2.5 mm.
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SHURE 545 S UNIDYNE III
SHURE 545 S UNIDYNE III-
years 1960s
nr: none
Shure 545 S Unidyne III Series 2 is one of the absolute stage and studio classics. Ancestor of SM 57. All metal made in the USA. A switch embedded in a massive metal body. Connected via the 4 PIN socket (91-MC4M). Valued and used in recording studios around the world to this day.
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SHURE Unidyne B 515SB
SHURE Unidyne B 515SB-
years 60's
nr: none
Solid, American dynamic construction made mostly of metal. Designed as a cheaper version of professional devices of this brand. On/off switch on the body. Good condition. Great for stage use, specially for vocals. The cable is built permanently, with a big jack at the end.
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SONY C-48
SONY C-48-
years 70's
nr: 2561
A beautifully-sounding universal condenser microphone comparable to Neumann U87. In our opinion, this is a completely different hue. An excellently-made model equipped with a sound switch (surround, kidney, octal), M/V switch (music, vocals), dampener -10dB and the on/off switch on the bottom of the body (can be supplied from a 9V battery). An integrated tripod socket and an XLR cable input.
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SONY ECM-16
SONY ECM-16-
years 80's
nr: none
A tie microphone from the 1980s. A miniature capacitive design from a Japanese producer, powered by a 1.5 or 1.3 V battery (included). Our copy is complete - box, manual, battery, holder (clip). All in perfect visual and technical condition. Built-in small jack cable.
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SONY F-27
SONY F-27-
years 60's
nr: none
We have respect for this Japanese manufacturer's equipment, however, this simple dynamic microphone is one of the brand's lowest models. Despite this, the Sony F-27 is carefully made from good quality plastic. The cable is permanently attached and ends with a small jack plug. The set includes a box and manual, yet the original plastic stand is missing.
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SONY F-99T
SONY F-99T-
years 70's
nr: none
Japanese, stereophonic dynamic microphone. Excellently crafter, comes on a plastic stand. The cable with two chinch connectors responsible for sending signal for both channels. The set includes a screw-on adapter for a big jack connector.
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TEAC MC-22
TEAC MC-22-
years 70's
nr: 63065
An absolutely gorgeous TEAC microphone, which came to us from the US. Made with meticulous attention to detail. An example of reliable Japanese workmanship. A solid support balanced with a metal plate at the bottom. The cable ends in two 1/8” jack plugs.
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TECHNICS RP-3210E
TECHNICS RP-3210E-
years 80's
nr: none
A stereo microphone of a known and respected Japanese manufacturer. Powered by an AA battery. Very good condition. Cable with a jack plug. Unfortunately, the set does not include any base.
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TEISCO UDM-1
TEISCO UDM-1-
years 1960s
nr: none
All-metal dynamic microphone by the Japanese company Teisco, known in the music world mainly from the production of guitars. Armoured construction and absolutely cosmic design. The housing has a H/L switch, one PIN socket and a place for a tripod. The sound… hmmm, as to be expected. Very good visual and technical condition.
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TOSHIBA 0B 1390 B
TOSHIBA 0B 1390 B-
years ?
nr: none
This is the first Toshiba microphone on Oldmics.pl websites. It is probably a dynamic design attached to one of the Japanese tape recorders. Plastic housing with a tripod socket in the base. The whole is supported by a wire rack. Chipped upper corner of the housing.
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TRANSDUCER CORPORATION BULLET TR-5
TRANSDUCER CORPORATION BULLET TR-5-
years ??
nr: 3572
We don't know much about this piece. A product from New York, only a few models with TR in their names were produced. The microphone has a bakelite housing and is installed on a solid metal base by Astatic. All hints are welcome.
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