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Some interesting mid-60s broadcast mics

Posted on 04/07/2013 by chris

Today: just a round-up of some broadcast mics that caught my eye for some or another reason:  above, the ‘Stanford-Omega’ condenser mic.  This is an odd one.  Anyone? EV (electrovoice) 666.  I think I have mentioned this one about a … Continue reading →

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Shure SE-1 RIAA phono pre-amp circa 1964

Posted on 04/04/2013 by chris

Above, Shure’s SE-1 RIAA phono pre.  I would love to see the schematic for this is anyone can direct me to it.  The specs look extremely good.  These seem to go for a pretty penny on eBay and seems like … Continue reading →

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A Few Interesting Mics of the 70s

Posted on 02/26/2013 by chris

Today at PS dot com: 70′s month nears its close with a quick look at some promising but lesser-known mics of the 70s.  If you are using any of these pieces in the studio these days, drop us a line … Continue reading →

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When they were young: introducing a few audio classics

Posted on 02/04/2013 by chris

Circa 1970: The API 512, Shure SM58, Neumann FET 47, and Urei LA-3A all have got something to prove to you.

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Vacuum-Tube Output Stage for Shure Level Loc

Posted on 03/01/2012 by chris

Many of my regular readers will be familiar with the Shure Level-Loc.  For those unfamiliar, the basics:  the Level-Loc is a brickwall limiter made by the Shure microphone company for public-address-system use (podium mics, specifically) in the 1960s.   It uses … Continue reading →

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The Mics of ’42

Posted on 11/17/2011 by chris

Download a four-page catalog scan of the microphones of offer from Allied Radio in 1942: DOWNLOAD: Mics_Of_1942 Models covered, with photos, text, and some specs, include: Astatic T-3, JT-30TT, GT-3, N-30, and DN mics; Shure 708-A, 750-B, 730A Uniplex, 55c, … Continue reading →

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PA systems of the Seventies

Posted on 10/25/2011 by chris

Gibson GPA-100 PA system circa ’73 Seems like ’100 watts’ was the likely answer to all yr PA system needs in the seventies.  I can’t imagine how folks were using SVTs and Twin Reverbs side-by-side with 100 watts for vocal … Continue reading →

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Shure Unisphere Microphone

Posted on 10/22/2011 by chris

Mick and Keith on a lone Unisphere The Shure Unisphere was the predecessor to the ubiquitous SM-58.  It’s basically a dual-impedance SM-58 from what I can gather.  Check out these 40-year old adverts for the Unisphere and consider that despite … Continue reading →

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Shure Adverts circa 1956

Posted on 09/17/2011 by chris
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Radio Communications Mics of the 1940s part 2

Posted on 07/21/2011 by chris

The Electrovoice Cardax Crystal Cardiod Microphone Today we’ll look at some more microphones on offer to Radio Hams in the pages of QST Magazine circa 1947.  The Electrovoice Cardax pictured above seems to have been a popular choice; this mic … Continue reading →

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