Vintage 1980's AKG D320B / D330BT dynamic hyper cardioid microphone w accessories ABBA Shure SM58 # 3

               Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome.

 You are looking at a 1980's era AKG model D320B dynamic "hyper" cardioid microphone made in Austria with outstanding sound characteristics and easily on par with most great dynamic super cardioid microphones you could possibly think of. I would actually compare the sound to be on par with (or better than) an American made Shure SM58 or as good as an Electro voice RE16 microphone. If you have never heard one of these before...be prepared to be blown away by the warm smooth tone.

 This mic had a slightly upgraded brother (The D330BT) which was called the "SM58 Killer" because it was considered to be a superior sounding mic to the classic American made Shure SM-58 of that era. That D330BT model was exactly the same as the D320B except that the D330BT had a presence boost switch which the D320B does not. Otherwise the exact same mic. The D330BT was used by the band ABBA when touring live back in the late 1970's as seen in pic # 3 as well as just about every other band of that time.

 This mic comes with the AKG mic clip, cable and a new exterior foam pop filter shown.

 Pic # 2 is from an old AKG catalog showing this model as well as the D330BT model.

 The AKG mics were almost always very high quality and known for their durability and superb sound. The D320B was no exception and one of the finer dynamic mics offered by AKG.

 As you can see there is very lite wear on the stock painted gold finish of this mic. It's free of any dents, scratches or pitting, fractures. Just a few small scuff marks. The front screen is metal and has an uber modern / contemporary look. There is no tarnish, odors or dents on the front screen. I did add a new inner pop filter as the original was all but missing. This mic comes with a bass roll off switch on the handle as seen in pic # 10. You can get more or less bass depending on your needs with the flick of a switch and there are 3 settings. This will really come in handy depending on the tone of your voice or if you are using an instrument with the mic.

 The mic is uni-directional and is great at cancelling out any background noise. Again...a superb mic for any live performance and worth every penny.

 The mic comes with an AKG mic clip that works very well for this mic and looks great. The clip grips the mic perfectly and really compliments the look of the mic. It will screw onto any desk or floor stand and has a wide range of tilt up or down. 

 The mic takes a standard XLR cable which is provided. It's a longer 20 feet long. Soft, pliable and free of damage. It has two quality Switchcraft end connectors. 

 A new black foam exterior pop filter is included that fits like a glove and looks great. Just another layer of added protection while the mic is live.

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

 Overall I would rate this mic a 8 + cosmetically speaking on a scale of 1 - 10. The real beauty of this mic is the sound it produces and I would recommend actually using this piece rather than for display. She's got plenty of life left in her.

             As with all my vintage microphone and related 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 purchase price would be refunded. Simply return in the same nice condition...period. Check my rating. International buyers are welcome as well. Buyer must pay within 24 hours or an unpaid case will be opened and the item will be immediately relisted. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

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