Vintage 1930's ASTATIC K-2 Crystal Microphone, upgraded, works w/desk stand

Offering a vintage late 1930's ASTATIC Model K-2 Microphone. Astatic, located in Youngstown, Ohio, helped fuel the CB radio's status as a nationwide craze in the United States over the mid- 60's to late-1970's. Amateur "ham radio" users adopted Astatic's D-104 model as their biggest selling models, and still remains popular! 

This model, the K-2, saw it's debut in 1935, and was geared towards to home consumer. It employs a 2 dual crystal element, facing upward, allowing for 360 degree pickup pattern for recording sound in a round table setting. It's cylindrical shaped, chromed aluminum casing with wrap-around screen is unique unto vintage microphones. It's condition is well-preserved less with only little signs of wear. Testing produces clear tone with a decent output level, with a replacement mini-Heil dynamic capsule with closely resembles a crystal sound quality. (Audio sample can be heard on the listing video.)

This K-2 head plugs into the Astatic F-2 thread adapter wired to a 2 foot cable with male 1/4" phono plug, and attached to a basic display desk stand. ** Always safe secure packaging and fast fair shipping. We offer combined shipping. **

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