1940's AMERICAN D9AT Dynamic Microphone- working w/stand & 15 foot cable

Description

Offering what many microphone collectors consider to be one of thee most attractive and collectible American microphones ever made. Manufactured by a company near the heart of the world's entertainment capitol, Pasadena, California, offering the
American Microphone Company Model D9AT
Dynamic Microphone
, nicknamed "The Skyscraper" from the late 30's to '40's. It's a rare mic in collector's circles, and even more rare to find them in good
working
condition producing rich full-ranging audio and strong output gain.
(NOTE: We can install a new ribbon motor on special request.)
The ribs are overall in good shape, one of the ribs on the backside is slightly warped (see final photo). The yoke and side thumbscrews have been reproduced, the original American Microphone Company maker's badge is clean and bright, and the mic has no loose or rattling parts.
A brand new professional
15 foot connecting cable
is included
with 3 pin XLR plug.
The vintage metal
Astatic desk stand is also included.
Overall height is 15".
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Always safe packaging and fast fair shipping.
"The American D9AT was an early directive microphone, from 1938. It had two dynamic elements, which created a more sensitive microphone with stronger output and therefore produced a better signal. It was also rugged for public address use, immune to weather conditions and very useful for in-studio broadcasts, because of its wide dynamic range. The American company advertised the D9AT as the mic with 30% more gain than others. The vertical Art Deco design resembles the huge, stylish skyscrapers of the Thirties that dominated the skyline of New York and other major U.S. cities. In many regards, the 'look' of the American Company microphones was often way ahead of the competition."
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