Stagg 50's Style Dynamic Stand Mounted Microphone for Vocal Pickup

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The Coles 4038 is a ribbon microphone that was initially produced by the BBC as a broadcast microphone. Its most appealing point was the synergy of its three sound-shaping components: capsule, tube, transformer. The U47 was especially popular in professional recording studios. This new version employed the same capsule (K47) and a similar head grill but used solid-state circuitry. That’s quite a history! The RCA 77-DX is perhaps the most iconic-looking microphone on this list. It is a poly-directional ribbon mic, introduced by RCA in 1954.

Each vintage microphone has a deep and unique history. They’ve all been used in different ways in countless recordings over the years.The AKG C12 is still considered a classic to this day and remains very popular amongst both classical/film and pop engineers alike. The figure 8 pattern became very useful for recording two singers at the same time, as well as other applications with musical instruments, ambiance capturing, etc. These features make it ideal for capturing the dynamics of drums and taming electric guitar amps as they became progressively noisier during the ’60s. Rare working-condition vintage examples sell well into the five figures if you can even find one. With that in mind, Telefunken produced a meticulous reissue for a fraction of the cost. And the results are quite impressive and can be best described as “pure sonic opulence”.

This mic was made for vocalists in live situations but can also be used in studios. Needless to say, chances are you won’t be bringing any of the other mics mentioned on this list to any gigs, as they are prized possessions that need to be handled with uttermost care for studio-only use. Few microphones throughout history have the pedigree of the Neumann U47. For many, this mic is THE studio microphone and has been used in countless recordings by some of the greatest musicians ever, produced by one of the most respected microphone brands ever.

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The Coles 4038 features a pressure gradient ribbon transducer that is capable of withstanding high sound pressure levels without distorting. Soundelux 251: This model recreates the AKG model ‘Telefunken ELA M251 TM’, one of the most iconic and sought-after retro microphones. The output impedance is selectable by the user, with the factory preset at 250 ohms, and changeable to 30 or 150 ohms. The RCA 77-DX is known for having a fairly flat response, part of the reason it was so popular for so long. This retro microphone has been used extensively by Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield for live performances. Features The 1940s and ’50s saw an increase in radio enthusiasts and hobbyists and in 1957 the patent for the first wireless microphone was filed. In 1964 the Electret microphone was released. This model was revolutionary because it increased the accessibility of microphones thanks to its low cost, smaller size, and increased reliability. The 1970s saw greater improvements to both dynamic and condenser microphones, and clip-on microphones became the norm in the 1980s.