Shure , Ultra ( Chicago ) - 705A Crystal microphone
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Shure Ultra (Chicago) 705A crystal microphone from 1939 in good physical condition, not tested, serial number M1154, height 14 cm, width 6 cm, depth 9 cm, weight 0.41 kg, includes no extras.
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Description from the seller
gorgeous and very rare vintage microphone
brand: Shure, Ultra, from Chicago in the USA
Type: 705A
The Shure 705 A "Rocket" crystal microphone was produced for only two years: in 1939 and 1940. It was Shure's first "Bullet" model, which the company described as "rocket-shaped," inspired by the spaceships that at the time appeared only in science fiction literature and illustrated adventure stories.
Like virtually all models from that era, this was an omnidirectional microphone: it had a pickup pattern that extended in all directions.
Crystal microphones were often used by African American harmonica players who played electrically amplified Chicago Blues music. This allowed them to compete in volume with electric guitarists. Bullet microphones were especially prized because they were easy to hold, whereas other microphones always had to be mounted on a stand.
After 1940 the 705 A disappeared from Shure's product lineup: due to war efforts the American government decided that only products usable for military purposes could be produced; all other products were considered a waste of valuable materials. Therefore, these models are much rarer than the more common Shure microphone types.
In used condition, untested
height 14 cm
weight 0.41 kilogram
gorgeous and very rare vintage microphone
brand: Shure, Ultra, from Chicago in the USA
Type: 705A
The Shure 705 A "Rocket" crystal microphone was produced for only two years: in 1939 and 1940. It was Shure's first "Bullet" model, which the company described as "rocket-shaped," inspired by the spaceships that at the time appeared only in science fiction literature and illustrated adventure stories.
Like virtually all models from that era, this was an omnidirectional microphone: it had a pickup pattern that extended in all directions.
Crystal microphones were often used by African American harmonica players who played electrically amplified Chicago Blues music. This allowed them to compete in volume with electric guitarists. Bullet microphones were especially prized because they were easy to hold, whereas other microphones always had to be mounted on a stand.
After 1940 the 705 A disappeared from Shure's product lineup: due to war efforts the American government decided that only products usable for military purposes could be produced; all other products were considered a waste of valuable materials. Therefore, these models are much rarer than the more common Shure microphone types.
In used condition, untested
height 14 cm
weight 0.41 kilogram
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Shure , Ultra ( Chicago )
Model
705A
Physical condition
Good
Nr of items
1
Includes
No extra's
Serial number
M1154
Year of manufacturing
1939
Weight
0.41 kg
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
14 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
9 cm
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