Custom Lo-Fi Telephone Microphone - Northern Electric Contempra 1970’s Handset - Brown

Looking for lo-fi sounding vocals? Why spend $200+ on a Shure Green Bullet harmonica mic and have your sound guy plague your mix with feedback when you can rock something with a lot more style and 100x easier to manage on stage. These mics do not require phantom power or a DI box or any special wiring. Just plug it in like any other mic and voila: instant compressed lo-fi radio/telephone style vocals.

Featured in this listing is a brown 1970's Contempra from Northern Electric. The mic is made from the original earpiece from Northern Electric but has been rewired using modern components. Mic has been wired into the earpiece (not the mouthpiece). Features 2' of beige coiled cable (stretches to 5’) terminating in a male XLR connection. The phone base is included in the sale but has not been wired for anything (just for aesthetics).

These Northern Electric/Western Electric Contempra handsets are nearly 60 years old, as such they will have blemishes, scratches, and other signs of use to the finish. But this only adds to the charm and character of the mic. The photos in the listing are of the actual item you will receive.

These types of mics have a lot of colour and break up in their sound. Be careful when first connecting to amp or PA before increasing input/output levels.

Shipping is for Canada Post XpressPost. Or else pickup is available at Space Station Rehearsals in Toronto (near Wallace Ave & Lansdowne Ave).

I can also make lo-fi mics out of other vintage electronics too (like walkie talkies or CB radios). Or you can supply me with the item and I can make the conversion for you at a discounted rate. Just message me for further details or your ideas for a custom project and I can create a listing for you.