Vintage RARE 1950's era Knight 4550 dynamic cardioid microphone Hi Z / Electro Voice 664 Dual Z w cable # 2

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If you are a big fan of the Electro Voice 664 and you are looking for something with the same overall look then you might want to give this Knight 4550 mic with the short cable in which to operate a try. This microphone was manufactured in Chicago, Illinois by Allied Radio Corp. I'm not sure what ever happened to this company but this 4550 was their shining star.

 Pic # 2 is the only advertisement I have ever found on this Knight 4550 which is pretty non-detailed but still an interesting description of the 4550 model.

 It should be noted right away that this 4550 mic is in excellent working condition and is is a dual impedance mic depending on how the cable or mic is wired but it's currently set at High Z and in this setting the mic is void of bass. This will be best for a HAM radio set up or any other audio equipment that has the Hi Z inputs. If you're looking for a mic with an old school "rockabilly" tone then this Hi Z 4550 will do the trick. It's very dirty in nature. The mic is uni-directional in nature so it tends to pick up what directly in front of the mic blocking out most background noise.

 The 4550 may look just like the E.V 664 in many ways but I can assure you that the dynamic cardioid elements on both mics are not the same. They both have very unique designs internally.

 This mic would have been ideal for both singing and broadcasting in a low Z setting but again, it's currently in High Z mode.

 The Knight 4550 cardioid dynamic microphone comes with a beautiful, quality polished chrome finish. This microphone is just slightly bigger than your classic Electro Voice 664 but has softer, more elegant lines. 

 As you can see in the pictures provided the body on this mic is not perfect, There are zero dents or heavy scratches but there is very fine pitting on much of the exterior that is hard to see unless you are extremely close to the mic. The chrome absolutely glows as does the metal mesh screen and the ON / OFF switch slides smooth as it should. No issues. This mic is real tight...nothing loose. Please let the detailed pics be your guide. The threads for the stand and cable are perfect with nothing stripped.

 This mic is very top heavy so you'll want to used a desk or floor stand with a wider, heavier base so it won't tip easily.

 This mic would be ideal for the collector of vintage microphones due to it's rarity and amazing overall physical condition. 

 I would rate this mic a very conservative 7 + physically speaking on a scale of 1 - 10. 

 The mic comes with the short 4 pin screw on cable in which to operate this mic. The cable is soft, pliable and free of damage. It has a quality Switchcraft male XLR end connector. Simply leave the cable screwed onto the mic at all times then attach any longer XLR cable of choice to your audio equipment. It's a practical set up really.

           A very cool package deal all around.

 MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY.

                    As with all my items...

 I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. If not...I have a no hassle return policy. The shipping will be on you as I believe that's fair but the original purchase price would be refunded. Simply return in the same nice condition...period. Check my rating. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ARE WELCOME as well. I have had problems recently collecting on payment for items sold so PLEASE do not purchase this item unless you are capable of paying within 24 hours. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

 If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.