Wauwatosa, WI, United States
About this listing
A seriously cool piece of vintage Electro-Voice history — the EV 666 is a classic professional microphone that remains highly desirable with recording engineers and vintage mic enthusiasts for its distinctive, vibey character.Originally developed as a professional broadcast microphone, the EV 666 has found a second life in modern recording studios. Its big, unmistakably vintage sound can be a fantastic choice when you're looking for something with more personality than a modern, ultra-clean microphone.The EV 666 uses Electro-Voice's Variable-D design and a rugged dynamic element, giving it strong off-axis rejection and a characterful response that can work beautifully on a wide variety of studio sources.The EV 666 isn't just a collector's microphone. These old EVs are still sought after by recording engineers who want a vintage sound and vibe that is difficult to recreate with contemporary microphones.It's a particularly interesting mic for experimenting with:- Guitar amps- Bass- Drums and percussion- Room/ambient recording- Vocals and spoken-word applications- Broadcast/voice recording- Vintage-style recording chains- Any source where you want a distinctive old-school characterIt's the kind of microphone that can bring a recording attitude and personality rather than simply reproducing the source as cleanly as possible.Original Microphone Clip IncludedThis microphone comes with its original EV 666 microphone clip, which is an especially nice feature for collectors and working engineers alike.The dedicated clip is part of what makes the 666 such a distinctive vintage microphone, and finding one complete with its original mounting hardware is getting harder.Used vintage professional microphone with cosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use.Please look carefully at all photos for the exact condition, finish, markings, connector, and any signs of wear.
Original Price$750
$100 price drop
New Price$650
+ $18 Shipping
