MICROPHONES
This site is all about vintage microphones. To revel in their looks, and to uncover their sound and history.
RENTAL
Many of my microphones are available for rent, either as props or for recording.
ADVICE
Vintage microphones can cost anything from 5 to 30.000 €, so advice may be crucial. Some vintage types are stil sold new as well, they can differ from the originals, but come guaranteed. Which are best?
BOOK Witnesses of Words
My book Witnesses of Words is the only book about vintage microphones . The reviews, from home and abroad are rave. The second book is almost finished.
MICROPHONE OF THE MONTH
SIEMENS & HALSKE ELM 21 – Directive Microphone ca. 1927
Siemens & Halske was the German company that produced the first ribbon microphones. They were invented in 1924 by Erwin Gerlach and Walter Schottky. At the time, two versions were produced: the Rel. mph. 1A Large ribbon microphone with electromagnets, mounted on a large preamplifier, and the smaller Rel. mph….