REFURBISHED UNKOWN 1960S CARDIOID DYNAMIC- - XLR

Its not always about the brand. I don't even know what model this is...but it is for sure Made in divided West Germany From the late 1960s. and it is quite rare! SO WE ARE DOING THIS ANYWAY

featuring an industrial design with striped capsule housing, integrated pocket clip, and originaly DIN connectivity. Originally intended for dictation, portable tape recording, or speech applications, this microphone has a simple clean functional design language common in classic German electronics of the era. The set includes the original presentation box, desk stand parts, and earphone accessory, making it a charming and complete period package for collectors of vintage audio and office technology.

OPTICAL CONDITION

Very good vintage condition overall.
The body retains a clean glossy finish with light signs of age and handling.

TECHNICAL CONDITION

Perfect working order.

Modified to XLR

BUILD AND DESIGN

Slim cylindrical handheld design with integrated pocket clip and fixed cable connection. The microphone features a striking silver-and-black striped capsule section with concentric front detailing typical of late mid-century German industrial styling. Originally fitted with a 5-pin DIN connection system intended for tape recorder and dictation applications.

This example features an on-board ON/OFF switch as well as a split DIN cable system, where one branch handled the microphone audio signal while the second branch was intended for remote tape machine control functions. The original switching and remote-control circuitry have been bypassed, resulting in a direct uninterrupted dynamic signal path for simpler modern operation and improved reliability.

Capsule

Likely a small dynamic speech capsule designed primarily for voice reproduction and dictation use. Compact front-address construction optimized for close speaking distance.

Circuit

Passive dynamic design with simplified direct-output wiring after bypassing the original remote-control and switching system.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type
Dynamic microphone

Polar Pattern
cardioid

Frequency Response
Optimized for speech reproduction

Connectivity
Modified to XLR

Country of Manufacture
West Germany

SOUND CHARACTERISTICS

Designed primarily for spoken voice applications, dictation, portable recording, and communication systems. Microphones of this type typically deliver a focused midrange response with controlled low end and softened high frequencies for improved speech intelligibility. Suitable today for vintage lo-fi recording textures, radio-style effects, experimental production, or collectors of classic German audio equipment.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

Estimated Frequency Response:
180 Hz – 8,500 Hz

• High Mid-focused speech tuning
• Controlled low-frequency roll-off
• Softened upper -half \treble response
• Optimized for intelligibility and close-range voice pickup

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