Description: With the passing of time, these Universal mics are becoming more scarce, quickly being snapped up by collectors. We're offering this rare working 1930's UNIVERSAL "VELOCITY" RIBBON MICROPHONE with desk stand. The Universal Company Ltd based in Inglewood California manufactured recording devices and microphones in the 1930's. This one has had some mild physical restoration and looks excellent! Cleaned, new paint, no broken or cracked ribs, some mild signs of wear. The original ribbon motor and transformer was no longer functional, so a new modern ribbon motor (figure-8 polar pattern with 1.8-micron, 2" long aluminum ribbon with powerful neodymium magnets) plus 1:36 transformer have been installed delivering clean strong output with the warm fidelity audio that outperforms the original sound. (Check out the audio sample on the listing video.) The casing overall shows beautifully with nice black enamel finish...the frontal maker's badge is clear and readable. The original chromed yoke is intact (which is a rarity because most of these ones sold have had to use a replacement yoke due to breakage.) The mic head is hard-wired to a short 18" cable ending with a 3 pin male XLR plug. The mic is mounted to a heavy adjustable-height Atlas desk stand which is included. This mic is a real showpiece and ready to plug n' play...with stand it measures 15-19" tall, with chromed riser tube and heavy 6" iron base. **Always safe packing and fast fair shipping. NOTE: If you don't need the stand , we can trade that for "free shipping. ** Always safe secure packaging and fast fair shipping. We offer combined shipping. **** WE BUY YOUR OLD MICROPHONES...INVENTORY UPDATED REGULARLY **** Click on my eBay username for details. (Text or call.) With a life-long career in major market broadcast radio in the imaging/audio production field, I continue to buy, sell, collect and restore vintage microphones, primarily from the 1930's through the 1970's. Have a vintage mic to sell, made a purchase and need follow-up, or just have a general question, we're here to help.
Price: 725 USD
Location: Pleasant Hill, California
End Time: 2024-08-30T15:33:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Universal
Type: Vintage Microphone
Model: Velocity Ribbon
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
