STC 4021 C (Apple and Ball) aka (Ball and Biscuit) Vintage Microphone. Made from 1935 to 1950's

Vintage and rare STC 4021 C (Apple and Ball) aka (Ball and Biscuit) moving coil (dynamic) microphone. A rediscovered must have microphone for top professional studios. This rare and vintage microphone is in full working order and comes with the original wooden storage box, Coles 4069 A XLR Connector and original 'Klotz Professional Microphone Cable' to XLR I am retiring and offering various items from my guitar, guitar pedals synths and home studio collection. (1960's and older to 1990's equipment. This listing is for (only) my vintage STC 4021 C (Apple and Ball) aka (Ball and Biscuit) moving coil microphone. The microphone original (usual design) biscuit is replaced with the optional 4001B acoustic baffle which was used to modify the high end frequency response and also make the microphone more directional. Please note that this microphone is therefore not fully omni-directional. Please see the informative informative YouTube video regarding STC 4021 microphones by Martin Michell. The link is in this listing. History. This vintage microphone manufactured between 1935 and mid 1950's has been owned by me since 1971 and lightly used in the intervening years. Offers This item must be sold and all offers will be carefully considered. If you want this microphone please get in touch and we can negotiate. Demo. The microphone is in full working order and I can demo over Zoom to put it through any paces you may require. If you wish to suggest other appraisal requirements / methods please contact me. The microphone lettering states: Standard Electric. England 4021C (then an unidentified character presumed to be a character to separate the preceding information from a group of numbers as per: 6568 (I presume the 6568 is either a serial number or a particular version number) I have always assumed this is an omnidirectional microphone (but cannot guarantee) and from my perspective it has been great to capture the natural (uncoloured) sound of acoustic instruments, vocals and as an ambience microphone. The reputation of the Standard Electric. England. STC 4021 (Apple and Ball microphone) speaks for itself and you can easily research full specs for the model by doing a web search. If you are not able to find specifications please get in touch. Case Dimensions (approx) Millimetres:' Length 125mm x Depth 170 mm x Height 104 mm Inches. Length 6 and 5/8th " X Depth 4 and 7/8th" x Height 4 and 1/8th" Weight with case and cable (approx) 1553 grams (3lb. 7oz) Cable Length (approx) 4.8 M ( 16 feet) Connections. The microphone contains numbered connection pins. My understanding (I cannot guarantee) is that the configuration is: Pin 1 = hot (ie pin 2 on an XLR). G is earth (pin 1 on an XLR). Pin 2 is cold (pin 3 on an XLR). Cosmetic Condition. This vintage microphone shows cosmetic imperfections and marks commensurate with long term normal use. Please carefully study the images and request any further images if required. Please note the cable connection to the Klotz XLR (microphone end) which connects to the microphone as the cable sleeve is not gripped and wires are visible. (Despite this the cable connection is secure and the performance of the microphone is not affected.) The box shows multiple cosmetic imperfections, light marks, dents and scratches etc commensurate with age and normal use. The internal foam (type) padding shows multiple indentations and (presumed) age discolouration. Please get in touch if you have any queries. I am happy to consider offers. For a UK buyer the item will securely packaged and sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery (tracked and insured) @ £15.00 unless the buyer has another preferred service and wishes to get in touch. I am happy to negotiate shipping outside the UK