Shure Cr80d 1950’s - Brown

Vintage Shure CR-80D Controlled Reluctance microphone, dating from approximately the 1950s.

Very cool early Shure microphone with the original brown housing, Shure front badge, grille cloth, attached vintage cable and 1/4” plug. The CR-series controlled-reluctance microphones are known for their strong midrange character and have become particularly desirable for blues harmonica, vintage-style vocals and recording applications where a distinctly colored old-school microphone sound is wanted.

This example presents very nicely for its age. The original finish remains quite attractive with some small chips, marks and general wear consistent with a microphone of this vintage. Please examine the photos closely, as they are part of the description.

Features/details:

• Shure CR-80D
• Controlled Reluctance element
• Vintage 1950s-era construction
• Brown finish
• Original-style attached cable
• 1/4” plug
• Excellent visual character
• Made in Chicago, USA

These are substantially different from modern microphones and are sought after as much for their distinctive tonal coloration as their vintage appearance. Great candidate for a harp rig, guitar amp, lo-fi/vintage vocal chain, studio effects microphone or Shure collection.