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Rare 1960's Japanese Inada IDM-3 Dynamic Microphone, work great (Calrad) Hear!
£138
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- First Seen
- 6 November 2026
- Last Seen
- 10 November 2026
- Times Seen
- 9
About this listing
Rare 1960's Japanese Inada IDM-3 Dynamic Microphone, work great (Calrad) Hear! is a used item in excellent condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £138. It is offered by Vintage Microphones through Reverb. It is in our Microphones category. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 6 November 2026 and last saw it on 10 November 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
A rare find! This is a vintage Inada IDM-3 dynamic microphone, manufactured in Japan during the 1960s and the 1st one I have ever come across. It features a striking Art Deco styled design heavily inspired by the iconic American Astatic 77 Dynamic microphone. This specific variant stands out due to its slotted, rectangular front grille design. It's a high impedance mic, commonly marketed towards for public address, amateur radio, or general recording.
During the 1960s, Japanese manufacturers produced this same basic microphone body under a variety of badges for different importers, including Calrad, Midland, Monarch, and Teisco). The Inada brand badge on this one is considered one of the rarer regional variants of this classic design. It includes an integrated on/off slide switch on the base collar and sits on a adjustable tilt joint for desk/floor stand mounting.
Today, these vintage high-Z dynamic mics are highly sought after by harmonica players ("blues harp") and experimental musicians for their distinctive, lo-fi, mid-range grit with vintage warmth, and this one strongly fits that profile. (Check out the voice sample included on the listing video.) A 2' cable is hardwired with male XLR plug, and includes the basic display desk stand.
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