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AMPERITE SR80 Ribbon Microphone
Estimated price for orientation: 1 800 $
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Amperite SR-80
Made: c. 1935Manufacturer: Amperite Corporation
Type: Ribbon velocity bi-directionalThe SR-80 was one of the finest velocity microphones you could have found in its period and was a rival to RCA’s early ribbon designs. Constructed of rugged cast bronze, the SR80 purportedly had an imposing effect on its users. Being locally made in New York City, Amperite ribbon microphones were the mics of choice in the New York club and ballroom scene during the big band era.This Rare Microphone was used by the Department of Defense to broadcast to troops during war time. Has Gold colored emblem attached on the microphone face, and lower stenciled A F R S
Description
Amperite SR-80
Made: c. 1935Manufacturer: Amperite Corporation
Type: Ribbon velocity bi-directionalThe SR-80 was one of the finest velocity microphones you could have found in its period and was a rival to RCA’s early ribbon designs. Constructed of rugged cast bronze, the SR80 purportedly had an imposing effect on its users. Being locally made in New York City, Amperite ribbon microphones were the mics of choice in the New York club and ballroom scene during the big band era.This Rare Microphone was used by the Department of Defense to broadcast to troops during war time. Has Gold colored emblem attached on the microphone face, and lower stenciled A F R S
Made: c. 1935Manufacturer: Amperite Corporation
Type: Ribbon velocity bi-directionalThe SR-80 was one of the finest velocity microphones you could have found in its period and was a rival to RCA’s early ribbon designs. Constructed of rugged cast bronze, the SR80 purportedly had an imposing effect on its users. Being locally made in New York City, Amperite ribbon microphones were the mics of choice in the New York club and ballroom scene during the big band era.This Rare Microphone was used by the Department of Defense to broadcast to troops during war time. Has Gold colored emblem attached on the microphone face, and lower stenciled A F R S