Home, aesthetic design, loudspeaker, audio books, cactus, chrysler 300. V 664 is an outstanding dynamic cardiod microphone from the 1950s that was manufactured for about 20 years before being discontinued. Used something similar in the early sixties for my electro voice 664. Find out more on how we use cookies and how you can change. Electrovoice audio gear ams american musical supply. Electrovoice vintage pro audio microphones for sale ebay. While the 664 does not have the exaggerated lowend boost of proximity effect, it has a recognizable peak in lowmids.
Incorporated on july 1, 1930, electro voice was involved heavily in installation and rental of public address systems for churches and other public buildings. Electrovoice created the model 664 microphone affectionately known as the buchanan hammer reflecting both the robust pressurecast casing, and the companys move to buchanan, michigan. Links to microphone wiring diagrams category is a curation of 30 web resources on, electro voice 664 wiring, kenwood pin connectors, microphone connections by g4wpw. The microphone man is back with another look at electro voice ev. The main category is microphone wiring that is about links to microphone wiring diagrams. If we have not credited a photo, we do not know its origin if it was not taken by the contributor.
The cardioid pattern is obtained through use of three sound entrances located in the back of the diaphragm. In the early 60s ev came out with new models using this same variabled principle but in much smaller size bodies. The story of electrovoice is a classic american success story. This incredible piece of rock and roll history is jim morrisons original electro voice 676 microphone, shure vocal master amplifier.
The inline transistor preamplifier is designed to exhibit an excellent dynamic range see specifications. From the oaklawn studios mic locker is this beautiful piece of history the iconic electro voice model 664 dynamic microphone. From broadcast studios and voice over professionals to touring engineers for todays top touring acts, sweetwater customers have sworn by ev gear for decades. Electrovoice 664 cardioid dynamic microphone reverb. Though theyve never been apart and have been very well cared for over the years, i had tried them and they seem to need some attention likely in the crossover network. By some accounts, rockne referred to the system as his electric voice, and is credited with inspiring the name for the new company.
Local stations using the model 664 in the 60s were ktrb and kfiv. Electrovoice, more commonly known as ev, makes pro audio products for every facet of the musicians life. Original jim morrison electrovoice 676 microphone, shure amplifier and the doors travel case. The mic was originally intended for use as a podium mic you see them a lot in old newsreels and pictures of courtrooms. Electrovoice is part of the bosch communications systems family of brands, offering the worlds most complete portfolio of professional audio and communications solutions. Kahn was interviewed for the namm oral history program he recalled his early love of electronics and the. Electro voice employs the same design approach in other microphones, including the popular re20. The dynamic microphone steele vintage broadcast microphone. A historical look at electrovoice pro audio encyclopedia. About electro voice 664 wiring the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
Kahn was an industry pioneer and an early supporter of amc and a namm member since the year after the company was formed in 1932. This item appears to be in wonderful physical condition, especially considering its age, due to the lack of proper equipment the specific 4pin 91mc4m connector cable the unit remains untested and therefore is sold as is. Electrovoice vintage pro audio equipment for sale ebay. Beaverson of electo voice for the patent on a unidirectional microphone. Originally designed for public address and broadcast, this mic has a unique sound quality that makes it useful for a number. I have one of those in gold, one in broadcast grey and the stand mount version, a 674 in standard chrome. It is designed specifically for public address applications.
Microphone for salevintage microphoneaudiohistoryfilmimagehistoriamoviefilm stock. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. He shows up with this pitted, rusted busted electrovoice 664 and says, i figured you could do something with this. Describe your experience with the electro voice 664 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Your article is a great tribute for his contribution to the world of. Has appeared in many pop videos and on over 40 album. Electro voice history, sound systems for the discerning.
Electrovoice 664 old school microphone, vintage microphone, harp, the voice. Vintage school, historical art, vintage microphone, vintage guitars, art deco. Al kahn, the founder of electro voice and the inventor of several important microphone models told a great story on how his company got its name. Electrovoice cardioid microphone spcification sheet. Resources listed under mic wiring category belongs to technical reference main collection. The whack attack tour was a concert tour by rock band zz top. Description and applications the electro voice model 664 is a cardioid microphone of the dynamic type with only one moving element. These are superhigh quality cable with a great 1 year warranty from manufacturer. Unfollow electro voice 664 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I just bought an old ev 664 microphone on ebay, and though i have not yet gotten to test it with the new loz cable i ordered for it hasnt arrived yet, i tried it with my functional amphenol to 14 hiz cable, and found that if i dont hold the mic and the shell of the 14 connector, i get a loud buzz, which indicated something was amiss in the grounding. Over the course of time, ev has grown into one of todays dominant forces in the design and manufacturing of leadingedge products for audio professionals.
The mic is commonly used today in both amateur radio and studio applications. But my favorite electro voice mic from that era is the 676. Hi there i have just bought an electro voice 664 and i am using it straight into my daw onto pro tools through an mbox 2, the mic seems to work ok and the switch on the mic seems to be for onoff the only problem is in order to get a decent signal into protools i need to turn the input level up almost full on the mbox, and for vocals i have to. Reel to reel tape recorders museum of magnetic sound. The ev model 664 was the first to use their variabled technology, eliminating the proximity effect that had plagued cardioid microphones, and. Electrovoice is an american manufacturer of audio equipment, including microphones. I still have my dads electro voice evfoura speakers in excellent condition. Thanks so much for making this available, don norman on stage qk2b microphone clip quick release. The 664 is actually the linear ancestor of the re20, and as such makes a pretty good kick mic. Fits microphones 664 and 665 the ev419 desk stand is styled to give a modern, pleasing appearance while supplying an appropriate base to hold the microphone to prevent tilting and toppling over. Your article is a great tribute for his contribution to the world of electronics. From the oaklawn studios mic locker is this beautiful piece of history the iconic electrovoice model 664 dynamic microphone. Vintage 1971 electro voice 666 dynamic cardioid microphone w clip prop display.
Manufactured in buchanan michigan it is possibly the coolest looking microphone ever made. Vintage 1960s electro voice 623 dynamic microphone old. Hiz operation uses pin 1 for ground and pin 2 for hot. The early days were a time where catalogs didnt have much of a presence in the industry, but what began as a college dorm room operation grew rapidly. Within a year, it is the largest radio service shop in the city. Electro voice re11 electro voice re15 electro voice re20 electro voice 635a x 5 electro voice 661 slimair electro voice 664 desktop model electro voice 666 sennheiser md 409 x 2 sennheiser md 421 x 6 sennheiser md 441 x 2 shure beta 58 shure sm87a handheld condensor shure sm1b x 2 shure sm57 x 6 shure sm58 x 2 shure sm7b ribbon microphones.
It is so heavy and solid that it used to be said that if you didnt want to use it to sing, you could always knock nails in with it. For electrovoice remains an american company, with a history deeply entwined in the american experience. The microphone has its instructions plus 3 power cords the plastic on the cords is pretty rough. What started as a simple string and pedal sales catalog has grown exponentially over the past thirty years. We hope to successfully preserve the sound recording history.
Vintage 1950s electro voice 664 dynamic microphone custom led lamp. It is recognized the world over as a leader in audio technology. The electrovoice 664 is a dynamic mic with a cardioid pickup pattern. Vintage style microphone cables for sale new vintage mic cables for ev electro voice microphones and other utilizing screwon, 4pin amphenol type connectors. The electrovoice 664 was designed as a publicaddress microphone in the 1950s. Electrovoice is an american manufacturer of audio equipment, including microphones, amplifiers, and loudspeakers, focused on pro audio applications such as sound reinforcement.
The electrovoice model 667 cardioid dynamic mic and preamplifier hear the sound of this mic and preamp. This stand is to be used with the model 664 and 665 microphones and other largetype studs. Vintage 1950s electro voice 926 crystal microphone 623 old w atlas ds14 stand. View and download electrovoice 664 engineering data online. Neumann u87, akg d112, shure sm57s, sennheiser md421s, oktava 319 mkiis, shure sm58s, 1968 electro voice re55, 1970 electro voice 644, 1968 electro voice 664, 1968 shure 565sd, shure sm7b, oktava 012, cascade fathead and fathead ii with lundahl 2912, akg 414buls, shure pe585, sennheiser 825s, sony c56, and many more fun trashy. Electrovoice commonly referred to as ev is an american manufacturer of audio equipment, including microphones, amplifiers, and loudspeakers, focused on pro audio applications such as sound reinforcement. Vintage electro voice model 664 microphone for sale online ebay.
Whack attack was a 24weeklong tour in the united states and canada, which was a longer outing than the previous summer north american tour. New listing vintage 1950s electro voice 630 omnidirectional dynamic microphone ev harp mic. This will definitely prevent cross threading on my mic and stand, plus its so damn convenient. Accept this site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. The mic is commonly used today in both amateur radio and studio. Some facts about the 664 from the engineering data sheet.
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