Aiwa RV-1A 1957-67 - Free shipping in USA until Nov. 30th

Professional NHK-grade multipattern ribbon mic from the 60s. Very rare. If you haven't heard about these, it is probably because total production was around 600~700 total. Do a Google AI search and ask about it. A monster of a competitor to the RCA 77! The YouTube link: . Info about this mic is around 9:20. VM-17 (NHK number RV-1A) Release Date: 1957 (Showa 32) Price (at the time): ¥93,600 Impedance: 600Ω±20% Sensitivity: -74dB±2dB Frequency Response: 50-15,000Hz ±3dB Mounting Screw: PT1/2 pipe screw with W5/16 adapter Directional Pattern: Variable directivity (unidirectional/bidirectional/neutral) Inductive Noise Level: -16dB Dimensions (mm): 60Φ × 198 Weight (g): 1.7k (including 2m cord and outlet) Cord: 2m with 21P3B plug Remarks: Built-in 5-stage choke switch for low-frequency attenuation The first variable directivity ribbon microphone made in Japan. Developed in collaboration with NHK. A key feature is the minimal change in frequency response and sensitivity when switching directivity. It was highly valued as a versatile microphone and became a long-used, primary model. The VM-17 later became the NHK RV-1A. As you know, NHK, as a national broadcaster, has a responsibility to maintain an equal and neutral stance, and cannot mention the names of specific companies or display them on screen to promote them. Naturally, the Aiwa logo was removed. The NHK logo was superimposed, and it continued to operate on the front lines as NHK number RV-1A. ¥93,000 in 1959 is equivalent in purchasing power to approximately ¥612,869 today, representing a cumulative inflation increase of about 559.13% I'll be carrying this back to Brooklyn on December 1st. So it can be sent anywhere in the US from NYC. via FedEx Express, double-boxed, with adult signature confirmation. Free shipping in early Dec.