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AKG Dyn 60
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One of the very first ever produced by AKG, around 1947. Handmade by one of the five employees. |
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AKG D12
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An all time classic, still popular for bass instruments, but originally a vocal mic |
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AKG DX11
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Effect mic with built-in adjustable reverb spring |
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AKG D99
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Artificial head with dynamic mics built into both ears, for binaural recording |
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BBC AXB
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Iconic BBC Radio & TV ribbon mic, from 1941 |
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Beyer M19
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Pre WW2 dynamic, used by German Radio |
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Beyer M26
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Fifties Art Deco reporter mic |
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B&O BM3
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Danish design ribbon from 1955 |
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B&O BM5
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Superb stereo ribbon from the Sixties |
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Echolette MD409
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Dynamic, made by Sennheiser |
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Electro Voice V1
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Small ribbon from the Thirties |
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Electro Voice 644
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Rifle mic, early Sixties, used by Johnny Depp, in 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' |
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Electro Voice 666
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One of the best dynamics, for drums and guitar |
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Electro Voice 726
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The 726 "Cardyne" is a huge looker, Elvis style |
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More mics will follow soon! |
I have several sets of vintage microphones assembled to try and mimic recordings, from different studios, between 1960 and 1990.
On the next page you will get an idea of the different options for the most commonly used instruments. |