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vintage RCA 77-DX polydirectional Studio Ribbon Microphone red badge, tested!
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Description Type: Vintage Microphone Model: 77-dx Brand: RCA Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
vintage RCA 77-DX polydirectional Studio Ribbon Microphone red badge
MI-4045-F satin chrome finishThis is a classic studio microphone with the original cable and XLR connector!
Definitely one of the earlier models: the RED art deco badge is EMBOSSED, not just paint. The stand is included. The RCA type 77-DX polydirectional Ribbon Microphone is still in demand for vocals due to its unique characteristics: adjustable internal shutter adjusts for various patterns adjustable low-frequency attenuation shunt on bottom: M (music), V1 and V2 (voice)
It is in GREAT condition. Very clean.
Slight dents in the screen, hairline cracks in the wire insulation.
Tested okay.The rear screen assembly seems to have been replaced with one from a 77-D: the pattern selector escutcheon plate is circular, not diamond shaped.The full manual The foil ribbon element in a 77-DX will respond to gravitational force as the microphone is positioned or tilted.
Audio engineers experienced with the 77-DX typically suspend, hang or position the microphone at various angles to achieve a variety of desired frequency response characteristics.
For example, with the microphone suspended, a slight tilt on the horizontal axis will cause the ribbon to 'sag' slightly, resulting in a noticeable boost in the lower-midrange frequencies.
to learn more, see
Description
| Type: | Vintage Microphone | Model: | 77-dx |
| Brand: | RCA | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
vintage RCA 77-DX polydirectional Studio Ribbon Microphone red badge
MI-4045-F satin chrome finishThis is a classic studio microphone with the original cable and XLR connector!
Definitely one of the earlier models: the RED art deco badge is EMBOSSED, not just paint. The stand is included. The RCA type 77-DX polydirectional Ribbon Microphone is still in demand for vocals due to its unique characteristics: adjustable internal shutter adjusts for various patterns adjustable low-frequency attenuation shunt on bottom: M (music), V1 and V2 (voice)
It is in GREAT condition. Very clean.
Slight dents in the screen, hairline cracks in the wire insulation.
Tested okay.The rear screen assembly seems to have been replaced with one from a 77-D: the pattern selector escutcheon plate is circular, not diamond shaped.The full manual The foil ribbon element in a 77-DX will respond to gravitational force as the microphone is positioned or tilted.
Audio engineers experienced with the 77-DX typically suspend, hang or position the microphone at various angles to achieve a variety of desired frequency response characteristics.
For example, with the microphone suspended, a slight tilt on the horizontal axis will cause the ribbon to 'sag' slightly, resulting in a noticeable boost in the lower-midrange frequencies.
to learn more, see
MI-4045-F satin chrome finishThis is a classic studio microphone with the original cable and XLR connector!
Definitely one of the earlier models: the RED art deco badge is EMBOSSED, not just paint. The stand is included. The RCA type 77-DX polydirectional Ribbon Microphone is still in demand for vocals due to its unique characteristics: adjustable internal shutter adjusts for various patterns adjustable low-frequency attenuation shunt on bottom: M (music), V1 and V2 (voice)
It is in GREAT condition. Very clean.
Slight dents in the screen, hairline cracks in the wire insulation.
Tested okay.The rear screen assembly seems to have been replaced with one from a 77-D: the pattern selector escutcheon plate is circular, not diamond shaped.The full manual The foil ribbon element in a 77-DX will respond to gravitational force as the microphone is positioned or tilted.
Audio engineers experienced with the 77-DX typically suspend, hang or position the microphone at various angles to achieve a variety of desired frequency response characteristics.
For example, with the microphone suspended, a slight tilt on the horizontal axis will cause the ribbon to 'sag' slightly, resulting in a noticeable boost in the lower-midrange frequencies.
to learn more, see