Jivemaster Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I'm looking for a 1940s looking microphone. It must work, but that can be a cut and paste job. I want it to look right, that's why the topic is here! I have a working shure 55 ( http://www.shure.co.uk/ProAudio/Products/S...HSeriesII_model ) but IMO that is too late a design, and the case should be a coffin shaped perforated metal box ( http://w1tp.com/i_0500.gif ) As a style point which would you go for? Has anyone a supplier, or one to sell please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Well, this one isn't strictly speaking accurate, but given a coat of black paint, certainly looks old, yet had modern performance - and it's only about £50http://images4.thomann.de/pics/prod/167153.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmills Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 40's? How about an old Coles 4021 (Apple and Biscuit), or (more easily available) a 4038 ribbon. The 4038 is a bit late, but are still in production and should be readily hireable. I did have an STC 4017 that would have been period, but don't think I still have it. Regards, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 According to www.historyofpa.co.uk the first unidyne 55 came out in 1939 so my 55SH will prob sufice. That Thomann mic cries out for black CRACKLE paint, can you still get that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtheenchanteruk Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 whats the setting, I beleive that the radio bradcast mics were quite different to the live use ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 For a stage announcer/DJ playing WWII music to a fully retro crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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