Tannoy MR 425 Bi-directional ribbon microphone
Here we have two Tannoy MR 425 bi-directional ribbon microphones, made in the mid 1950s.
These have been refinished in an antique silver textured paint and look stunning.
These have a big bass proximity effect and sound pleasingly mellow, with a smooth top end.
They are in well used condition with some wear to the pain, but have been completely serviced and cleaned and fitted with new ribbons. It is almost impossible to find the old 4 pin connectors for these microphones but this pair have been converted to standard XLR output. The output impedance is 600 ohms.
Listen to a nylon guitar recorded with a pair of MR425 microphones (a little bit of bass cut, 2 dB compression and reverb have been added).
These will fit modern microphone stands and are ready for use right out of the box.
Read more and listen to an unprocessed sound clip at MoMics.org, the Museum of Microphones.
Two available – £449 each
These are well matched and would be suitable for a vintage stereo recording.
