Vintage RARE 1990's Astatic CTM77 Condenser cardioid microphone Low Z w accessories # 1

         Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome.

You are looking at a rare and unique 1980's / 90's era Astatic CTM7 model condenser cardioid microphone that comes with it's original flat black finish, mic clip and black vinyl mic pouch.

 This is the first example of an Astatic CTM7 that I have ever offered and it's quite beautiful.   This CTM77 is an all metal design with a stock flat black paint scheme to reduce light glare. I have to admit that it's quite aggressive looking. More so than the typical stick mic giving this CTM77 a lot of character. 

 This was a high quality studio mic that astatic offered back in the day with excellent sound quality set at low impedance. I don't have a manual or catalog on this mic but it has some decent bass. The sound is very smooth and the signal is very strong. Works excellent with zero issues and has excellent uni-directional characteristics. You just need phantom power to operate this mic. It takes a standard XLR cable as well. No cable is provided.

 Astatic made a variety of stick mics during the 1960's through the 1980's but seemed to have given up on those at some point. Several I have heard are very good quality but they seemed to just have been drowned out by the competition such as Shure & electro Voice. Again, this was an excellent model and will do any musician or broadcaster justice.

 The CTM77 is certainly a very well made quality mic. It's light weight, easy to hold for prolonged periods of time and it's 6 3/4 inches long X 1 3/4 inches wide at the grill. The on / off switch works perfectly and as you can see there is hardly any wear on this mic. No dents, tarnish or scratches. I'd rate it a conservative 9 + on a scale of 1 - 10. Any blemishes on the mic are from dust particles or smudges as the detailed pics show more than you would see in person.

 The mic has had it's XLR pins cleaned ensuring a perfect signal once a cable is attached though no cable is provided. The Astatic label is perfect and this in an American made microphone.

 The front grill is perfect. No odors and the inner pop filter screen is perfect as well.

 The mic comes with a mic clip that fits the mic perfectly providing a wide degree of tilt up and down. The tension is adjustable via side screw and this clip will screw onto any stand you have.

 The original black vinyl pouch is included and a great place to store the microphone when not in use. The zipper works great and the pouch shows just very lite wear.

 If you want to try something different that very few musicians or broadcasters have then the CTM77 will get the job done and you'll absolutely love it.

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

               And as always...

  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 item relisted. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

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

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

 Even if you don't use the mic...it make a great display piece on the coffee table or just about anywhere in the home, office or studio but using it would be much more fun.

 As with all my vintage microphones for sale...

  I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. If not...I have a no hassle return policy. The return 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 will lose rights to this item, unpaid item report will be filed and will be relisted. If you don't intend on buying this...do not commit to buy please. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

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