Vintage 1950's RCA BK1A dynamic microphone w accessories Low Z BK5A 77DX 44BX

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a somewhat rare and unique RCA BK-1A (MI-11007 model) dynamic microphone currently set at Low impedance. This iconic late 1950's / early 60's era mic come with it's original desk stand as well as the quality Belden 8422 model cable in which to operate. This Microphone has been thoroughly tested and cleaned. It provides a strong usable signal and is a great microphone to use for general broadcasting purposes. It has a touch of bass to the tone but not real heavy like a Shure SM-58. More subtle in nature but the tone is smooth. If you want a rockabilly old school sound then you'll want a BK-1A in the Hi Z setting. The BK-1A is omni-directional as well picking up a bit more background noise so if you play the guitar and sing then this would be a good match. This isn't the prettiest example of a BK-1A I have ever offered but it's not too shabby and the working condition is like new. The BK-1A was seen at just about any news conference or political rally in the early 1960's being very rugged, reliable and having good tone. Pic # 2 shows this very mic in an old RCA catalog with it's basic characteristics. Pic # 3 shows President John F Kennedy surrounded by them in a speech. The BK-1A has uber modern looks for it's time and was one of the last model to utilize the lower joint mechanism that attaches to a stand. Within a few short years almost all mics were being sold with mic clips giving the user the option to hold the mic or simply leave it on a stand. The BK-1A was the last of a classic generation of mics. If you don't want the BK-1A on the original stand you can simply unscrew it from the base but you'll need an Atlas AD-1 adapter to mount it on another desk or floor stand and I do sell AD-1 adapters if you choose to go that route. It's a larger mic as well being 8 inches long with the lower swivel and 1 3/4 inches across at the tip. An all metal construction with the original umber brown painted finish. This older RCA mic comes in it's original condition. The original umber brown paint shows just lite wear for it's age. Just lite scratches, scuff marks, discoloration and worn paint but otherwise not too bad. The front grill is pretty nice with no odors or dents. The RCA meatball is still present. Often these are missing from years of handling. The lower satin chrome swivel works as well as it looks and has plenty of tension to get just the angle needed on this mic. There is a variant of a built in AD-1 adapter to secure the mic to the base that works perfectly but it can only be used with the base. The mic has a beautiful 10 foot Belden cable with a quality Switchcraft male XLR end connector. The cable is balanced. No issues. Cable is soft, pliable free of any exterior wear. This is a mic you can use on a regular occasion. The original all metal RCA MI-11008 model desk stand is included. This harder to find stand makes an excellent platform for this mic. It's a but rougher looking than the mic with lite signs of wear on the original paint. The base is free of any deep scratches, corrosion or dents. The rubber pad on the bottom is still present and works great. Mic is an easy 7 + cosmetically on a scale of 1 - 10 while the stand gets an 8 + and this is one of the nicer combos I have come across. Display this old beauty with pride anywhere in the home, office or studio. She'll do any user justice for broadcasting or singing as well. If you demand the best working example then look no further. As with all my vintage microphones... 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 original purchase price would be refunded. Simply return in the same nice condition...period. Check my rating. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ARE WELCOME as well. I have had problems recently collecting on payment for items sold so PLEASE do not purchase this item unless you are capable of paying within 24 hours. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping. If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.