Vintage 1950's Electro Voice 664 dynamic cardioid microphone Lo Z w Extra 666 676 664A 660

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. Well, I finally got another 1st gen Low Z 664 model mic in after being completely out for some time. Rejoice! And this is as close to a mint condition 664 as they come. You are looking at a classic 1st generation (1950's era) Electro Voice 664 dynamic cardioid microphone. Often referred to as "The Buchanan Hammer" salesman would demonstrate it's toughness and reliability by pounding nails into a piece wood with the mic then hooking it up to show that it would still work without issue. This microphone was not used as a hammer...obviously and just looks so nice. It comes with a short 8 inch cable in which to operate and the original 664 box in which to store the contents. Pic # 3 shows an old E.V data sheet with all the basic characteristics of this mic. You can always make a copy of this to keep with the mic. The 664 was a revolutionary mic being tough, reliable, great sounding and having a uni-directional pattern only picking up what was directly in front of the microphone cancelling out all background noise. It was the standard for all other mics of it's era and sounds as good as most quality mics built today if the 664 is in good working order. This 664 has been thoroughly cleaned, tested and gone over. You'll have no issues with any mics I sell as every issue that these older mics have after 70 years have been thoroughly addressed. It's good for another 70 years of use. This particular mic is in perfect working condition and currently set at low impedance giving you a smooth, warm tone with just the right amount of bass. Not bass heavy like a Shure SM58 but more midrange and it sounds lovely. This will be ideal for general broadcasting or singing purposes as it was designed. If you want a 664 with an old school "rockabilly" tone then I would suggest buying a 664 set at High Impedance as they are basically void of bass and higher pitched. Those are ideal for older audio equipment that require a Hi Z mic to operate such as a P.A system or HAM radio set up. If you want a 664 with more bass and a warmer tone then a Low impedance mic is the way to go. Again, this is set for Low Z and the signal strength is 100%. The mic was sold as a Hi Z mic and the cable that came with it was missing so I simply built the short cable set for Low Z as I find that most buyers prefer the Low Z version. If you want a Hi Z cable just let me know and I can always swap it out for that setting. The nice thing about the short cable is that you can simply leave it on the mic then attach any longer XLR cable of choice to your audio equipment. Doesn't mater what the end connection is...it will work. I built this cable myself so it's good to go for decades to come. It's soft, pliable and works perfectly. It has a quality male Switchcraft XLR end connector. Buyers beware...these chromed bodies DO NOT polish out. If there is pitting, scratches or engravings they do not come out. Don't be fooled thinking they will look like new once the damage is done as many sellers are claiming. Again, the polished chrome body on this 664 is superb having just a few of the tiniest scratches you will ever see. No engravings, pitting, dents or fractures. The front screen has no deformation, odors or tarnish. This 664 has a new foam inner pop filter to cut down on unwanted "pops" from breathing or windy conditions. The joint mechanism works perfectly with plenty of tension and it's adjustable via side screw. The on / off switch was cleaned and works just as it should and slides smoothly. The threading for the cable and stand are perfect...nothing stripped or fractured. I would rate this mic a very conservative 9 + physically speaking on a scale of 1 - 10. The 664 will screw onto any desk or floor stand you choose. I would suggest using only a heavier stand due to the top heavy nature of this mic. The original box is in very good condition and has the original two foam inserts. It's a great place to store the mic when not in actual use and great for resale value as few 664's out there still come with an original box. This 664 is solid and ready to go! If you demand the best 664 then this is the mic for you. MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. As with all my other 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 return 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 will lose rights to this item, unpaid item report will be filed and will be relisted. If you don't intend on buying this...do not commit to buy please. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping. If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.