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Vintage 1930's BRUNO LABS 1240A VELOTRON RIBBON MICROPHONE - working w/stand

$ 198

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Model: 1240A Ribbon
  • Modification Description: Original dead element removed and a new studio-quality ribbon motor and transformer installed
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: Vintage Ribbon Microphone
  • Brand: Bruno Labs Ribbon
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Restored casing with a new ribbon motor and transformer

    Description

    Offering a
    vintage 1930's BRUNO LABS Model 1240A VELOTRON MICROPHONE
    .
    William A. Bruno of the Bruno Laboratories in New York City invented the "Velotron" way back in the mid 1930's. The internal element consisted of a rather crude single wafer-like matrix, layers of metal "ribbons" sandwiched between a thin plate of copper, and required phantom voltage to operate. Unfortunately, at best they sounded like an old carbon mic. We removed that dead element and
    installed a new studio quality ribbon motor
    using powerful
    Neodymium magnets
    plus a Geistnote transformer.
    It sounds fantastic...rich tones, strong output, and NO phantom power required.
    It was missing the support yoke so we replaced it with a reproduced yoke, and also completely
    restored the mic's casing
    with new paint and clear coat. Now this mic looks as good as it sounds! A 3 foot cable with male XLR plug has been hardwired to the mic, and
    the
    super heavy  vintage
    desk stand is
    included
    .
    **
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