Vintage RFT MV 201 + MK 221 1/2" Condenser Microphone System - Gefell Era w/ Adaptor & Cable - Boxed! is a used item in excellent condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £225. It is offered by Tube & Capacitor US- tariffs - paid through Reverb. It is in our Microphones category. This listing is no longer listed on the shop; it may have sold or been withdrawn. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 24 October 2026 and last saw it on 30 October 2026. It has been seen 9 times in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.
From the seller
🔥 EXTREMELY RARE GEFELL ERA AUDIO GRAIL: Complete Vintage RFT MV 201 Microphone Preamp & MK 221 1/2-Inch Condenser Capsule with Original Extension Cable, Swivel Mount & Conical Adaptor! 🔥Up for sale is an incredibly rare, studio-reference, and investment-grade complete RFT measurement condenser microphone system, precision-crafted in East Germany (GDR) during the golden era of analog acoustics under the legendary Georg Neumann engineering heritage.This beautiful system comes safely preserved inside its original factory-fitted wooden transport protective case with tailored foam padding slots.On the matte stainless steel chassis, the original factory text engravings are flawlessly preserved: "RFT MV 201 Nr. 12399".
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS DEFINITIVE BUNDLE:
RFT MV 201 Microphone Preamplifier Body (Serial No. 12399): A highly reliable high-voltage solid-state measurement preamplifier body featuring flawless thread paths and an integrated swivel mic stand mount.
RFT MK 221 1/2" Free-Field Condenser Microphone Capsule (Serial No. 156): The legendary high-sensitivity precision capsule. Stamped with clean factory identifiers inside the collar ring (MK 221 / Nr. 156). It is world-renowned for providing immense sonic transparency, absolute linear tracking, and sharp transient responses. Highly favored by premium recording studios for capturing acoustic string instruments, acoustic guitars, and brilliant drum overheads. It is a direct functional alternative to the Brüel & Kjær Type 4165.
Genuine RFT Conical Adaptor: A highly desirable factory adaptor designed to interface 1/2" capsules onto 1" preamplifier threads seamlessly.
Original Multi-Pin RFT Extension Cable System: Heavy-duty original gray cable complete with its secure threaded metal interface collar connector.
Original Fitted Hardwood Case: Authentic vintage storage unit with a perfectly functional structural locking latch.
✨ TECHNICAL & COSMETIC CONDITION:
Cosmetic Condition: Excellent / Near Mint. The steel housings maintain a gorgeous original sandblasted matte finish, the text engraving marks show zero fading, and all connection threads are clean. The delicate MK 221 diaphragm face grid is perfectly safe, and the interior capsule gold contact pin is immaculate (see high-resolution macro photos).
Technical Functionality: Mechanically perfect. The capsule threads smoothly into the adapter, and the whole assembly integrates onto the preamplifier body securely. Note: Due to the high-precision laboratory nature of this vintage studio asset, it is sold as-is.
SHIPPING & PREMIUM ARMORED PACKAGING:High-precision microphone capsules are delicate instruments that require absolute isolation during international transit. The capsule will be wrapped in multi-layered anti-static soft padding, secured inside a custom rigid hard-shell container, and shipped inside a robust outer cardboard box filled with thick shock-absorbing foam armor. Worldwide shipping with premium, insured tracking registration provided immediately.