Vintage 1950's Lafayette PA-46 microphone Hi Z dynamic mic w cable Calrad Aiwa Olson

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a 1950's / 60's era Lafayette model PA-46 model mic based on the identical 99-4523 model. It's an omni-directional microphone made with an all metal satin chrome body and it comes with the cable in which to operate. This style was similar to the more common Electro Voice 636 microphone of that time that many Japanese microphone companies tried to replicate. Lafayette was a popular Japanese brand that did the same. This particular mic was also sold under the Aiwa brand and possibly a couple others. I don't think there is any difference between the Lafayette PA-46 and the 99-4523. I think Lafayette simply changed the model # but I don't know which model is the earlier and later model? This microphone has a classic midcentury, modern contemporary design that was very popular during the 1950's & 60's before the look faded out around the 1970's. It was copied by several manufacturers of microphones back in the day. The Japanese mics never measured up near the same sound quality as the American counterparts but the styling and over finish was just as nice. This mic has been cleaned and tested. The element in this mic is still working and sounds great. It's set at Hi Z giving the tone of the mic a very clear and slightly dirtier sound that's void of bass which is typical of a Hi Z microphone. The element is omni-directional so it tens to pick up a bit more background noise. There is typical lite wear wear on the exterior of this mic as seen in the pictures provided. The painted front grill with Lafayette logo looks pretty nice too. There is a fractured piece on the very bottom of the upper tube as you can see in pic # 7 & 8. If you can look past that damage then you'll appreciate the mic but it's being sold cheap because of that. It does not affect how the mic works in any way. The lower switch badge shows no wear and completely legible. Switch works excellent. The joint mechanism has lots of tension and holds the mic in place perfectly. It will a be a fyn mic to use with the HAM radio or other basic uses. These Japanese mics take a Japanese type 3 pin cable that was much smaller than the American counterpart and they were sometimes wired differently as well. The cable provided is appx 10 feet long. Soft pliable and in very nice condition. It has the female XLR end connector so I'm providing the male to male XLR adapter to make the cable more compatible with your audio equipment. There is virtually no wear on the exterior of this mic as seen in the pictures provided. The painted front grill with Lafayette logo looks pretty nice too. They just don't come any nicer than this. The lower switch badge shows no wear and completely legible. Switch works excellent. The joint mechanism has lots of tension and holds the mic in place perfectly. It will a be cool accent piece to put on your shelf or coffee table. Mic is 100% original and solid. No loose or missing parts. I would rate this microphone physically a solid 6 + on a scale of 1 - 10. Would be an easy 8 + if it wasn't for the fractured piece. MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. The mic will screw onto any desk or floor stand you have and I sell period stands if one is needed. I combine shipping as well. As with all my items... 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 due to too many unpaid mics lately. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping. If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.