Comments on: Forgotten Microphone Shoot-out

By: John H

John H — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:10:10 +0000

Hi I just recently acquired a Executone/Turner 99 at the Orlando Hamcation. I am a ham radio operator and enjoy collecting antique and vintage microphones and getting my finds on the air. I was very impressed how a 65-70 year old mic can sound better than a much newer product. I have not had a chance to wire my new find up and give it a test on the air. However after listening to your comparisons I am psyched. Thank you for your You Tube video.

By: Turner Microphones Circa 1962 | Preservation Sound

Turner Microphones Circa 1962 | Preservation Sound — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:17:02 +0000

[…] more common are the Turner U9s and its several variants. See this link for a listening test I did with a U99 earlier this year. When Turner describes this mic as rugged, they are not kidding. I own three of these; they are […]

By: Studio Microphones of 1955 | Preservation Sound

Studio Microphones of 1955 | Preservation Sound — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:56:14 +0000

[…] The Shure 530. This was Shure’s mid-range ‘pencil’ mic in the 1950s. At the top end was the 525; lower in the line was the 535. See this link for some audio tests including the 535. […]