Vintage 1950's RCA CR80W controlled reluctance microphone blue Medium Z w cable Shure 510C 410

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a very unique older RCA CR-80W model microphone based on the more common Shure Brothers CR80D model microphone & Shure 510C model "Hercules" controlled Reluctance microphone which was sold under license. Basically the exact same mic with an RCA label. It comes with an original short cable in which to operate. Pic # 2 is from an old Shure catalog showing the 510C model mic and it's basic characteristics. The 510C / 510S was a general purpose microphone that was usually used for dispatch purposes and was an affordable, rugged mic with an all metal, painted housing. These microphones either came with Controlled Reluctance or Controlled Magnetic elements that hold up very well with time and happen to make excellent harp mic elements today with a muddy, dirtier tone. This particular CR-80W is a medium impedance setting. Again, void of bass. A dirty tone with a very strong 100% signal and zero issues. Shure offered these microphones in a wide variety of model numbers and sold them under contract though General Electric and RCA to name a few. It was a very popular, entry level mic that wasn't too hard on the wallet as most mics of that era were extremely expensive. These were so well built that most still work very well even 70 years later. This mic has the Controlled Reluctance element that works like new. It's still in it's plastic housing and it's 100% original. This is the early white label model. The tone on this is lovely with high output and a muddy, dirty tone. Excellent for use with a HAM radio set up. I did have to install a small pad behind the element to secure it inside as the original had all but disintegrated. You'll see the element in pic # 7. It's a 99E86 / 902. I think those are the last 3 digits but it's hard to see. The CR-80W / 510C could placed directly on a flat surface or if you had the adapter you could place it on any desk or floor stand you have. This example does not come with that lower adapter. This CR-80W is a very good example showing typical wear on the stock grey / blue painted finish with just a few small scratches, scuff marks and small paint loss. No dents or fractures and looks very good overall. The RCA logo looks great too as does the inner burgundy colored cloth screen. No odors or rips. I'd rate it a true 7 on a scale of 1 - 10. It's certainly worthy of any vintage mic collection. This microphone has an original 7 foot cloth cable that's still soft and pliable. It has a standard male 1/4 inch end connector as well for use with most audio equipment and all guitar amplifiers. The dimensions of the mic with adapter is appx 4 1/2 inches tall X 2 1/2 inches wide X 1 1/2 inches deep. A very nice display piece that will draw attention anywhere it sits in the home, studio or office. Hook her up and use on that harmonica as well. 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.