Vintage RARE 1930's Electro-Voice Model 50 carbon Microphone Hi Z # 1

Hello and welcome to the House of Chrome. You are looking at a rare and unique 1930's / 40's era Electro Voice model Fifty carbon microphone made in South Bend, Indiana. This was a very common design for it's time though the model 50 was a smaller carbon mic compared to the much larger double button carbon mics of it's era. This classic style of microphone was made by several American companies before disappearing altogether around the late 1930's to late 1940's. This mic was designed to be hung with springs from an outer ring. There is no springs or ring provided. You'll have to find one in order to use this carbon microphone. These early microphones were suspended with springs used as a primitive shock mount before the industry converted to other forms of internal padding to keep unwanted feedback to a minimum. The spring mics had a good run though for about 20 years before eventually being phased out. Pic # 2 shows this very model in my E.V catalog with a few other carbon mics being offered. Pic # 3 gives you an ide of how the mic looks when used with the spring set up. Like crystal and ceramic microphones these carbon mics also needed specialized audio equipment to operate. While this mic is 100% complete I do not have the proper audio equipment to test it so I can only assume that it still works? I have no idea if so. Lets assume it doesn't to be on the safe side. This carbon mic is in very nice overall physical condition considering it's age as seen in the pictures provided. Probably the nicest example I have ever seen. The model 50 element has never been disassembled and it comes in the satin chrome finish. E.V offered this model in both the satin chrome finish and the painted finish. Again, it has all of it's original components. The three cable screw connectors are still present on this mic and could be rewired if you know the correct diagram. I would rate this mic an easy 9 on a scale of 1 -10. The actual model 50 element is only 3 inches across and the measurements with stand and ring are 10 inches in height X 7 inches wide. If you are a serious collector of vintage Americans mics then you know what a unique mic this is. She'll make an awesome display piece anywhere it sits in the home, studio or office. Will make a fantastic paperweight in the office 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.