2013 Advent Calendar Day 24
This is the last day :( so far all the mice have all had wired connections. For the last day my post isn't an actual microphone, but a great addition…
This is the last day :( so far all the mice have all had wired connections. For the last day my post isn't an actual microphone, but a great addition…
The aka c414 This microphone has been released and re-released over the years because it is such a great workhorse. It has four switchable polar patterns (cardiod, hypercardiod, figure of…
Now we are getting in to the last few days Yesterday was the U47 / U48. Today its the brauner vma
The U 47 was the first microphone with a switchable pick-up pattern. By manipulating the polarization voltage on the rear diaphragm the mic can achieve either a âcardiodâ or an…
The rode nt2. I have an nt2a. It had to be in the list somewhere :)
the fiber optic microphone these are cool :)
The overhead mic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhead_microphone
The workhorse. The legendary SM58 is an industry-standard, highly versatile cardioid dynamic vocal microphone, tailored to deliver warm and clear vocal reproduction. The SM58 is consistently the first choice for…
The laser microphone. The Laser microphone system is operated by transmitting an invisible beam to the window of the target room. The window pane is slightly vibrating in accordance to…
Astatic 600 âConneautâ microphone This streamlined, rocket age 1946 design was named after the town where Astatic was headquartered (Conneaut Ohio). It was made in 2 versions, one with a…
RCA 6226 Aeropessure Type microphone The âAeropressureâ was a rugged radio announcing and public address microphone designed for on-location use, featuring exceptional wind noise suppression. During its some five decades…
RCA-77 This microphone was commercialized in late 1933 as the RCA 77A Unidirectional Microphone. The microphone was an instant success. The RCA 77A was followed by the RCA 77B, 77C,…
Probably the most recognisable mic... Shure Model 55A Unidyne âFatboyâ.
RCA Ribbon Microphone In the early 1920s, Drs. Walter H. Schottky and Erwin Gerlach co-invented the first ribbon microphone. A few years later, Dr. Harry F. Olson of RCA started…
The First Condenser Mic. In 1916 the brilliant electrical engineer Edward Christopher "E.C." Wente invented the condenser microphone.
Blake Transmitter In 1877 Francis Blake invented a carbon microphone for use in the telephone, shortly after Thomas Edison invented a microphone that also used carbon contacts. Blake used a…
Bell's Double Pole Membrane Transmitter. Bellâs Double Pole Membrane Transmitter and Iron Box Receiver were used in 1876 to transmit and receive the worldâs first one-way long distance telephone call…
This year I am going to make an advent calendar using my blog. It will be featuring cool or historically important microphones. This is Bell's original liquid transmitter from a…