{"product_id":"western-electric-630a-omnidirectional-dynamic-apple-and-biscuit-microphone","title":"Western Electric 630A Omnidirectional Dynamic Apple and Biscuit Microphone","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWestern Electric 630A Omnidirectional Dynamic Apple and Biscuit Microphone\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful looking mic is a Western Electric 630A Omnidirectional Dynamic Apple and Biscuit Microphone. Also known as an Apple \u0026amp; Biscuit, Ball \u0026amp; Biscuit, and Eight (8) Ball. They were also sold in the UK by STC (Standard Telephone \u0026amp; Cable) as model 4021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Microphone Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace Diameter: 6.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (Microphone Head only): 6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good cosmetic and working condition, with a few surface scuffs\/blemishes commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 630A Microphone is sold on its own but we also have the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/products\/4069a-microphone-plug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4069A Jack\/Plug  \u003c\/a\u003e available to purchase in a separate listing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePricing for the variations is as follows:\u003cbr\u003e630A Microphone head only:- £220\u003cbr\u003e4069A Plug only \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/products\/4069a-microphone-plug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(see separate listing)\u003c\/a\u003e : £90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Electric (U.S.A) developed this dynamic mic in the late 1930s. It’s omnidirectional to 15 kHz when used vertically, and semi-directional when used horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 630A microphone design has been much venerated for the high quality of the instrument, and its reliable performance in studio work and acoustical measurements. It was used as the main Talk-back microphone by the BBC from the 1950s until the late-80s!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor illustrative purposes, I’ve included an image of an original 1940s advert for the 630A. The advert is \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e included in this sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ve also appended an original 1940s advert for the 4069A connector. The connector and advert are \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e included in this sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bit of glam and history for your shack or lounge!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-microphones-gramophone-hifi-musical-instruments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage Microphones.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Western Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37429061615765,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC06637_9452cde3-e14c-424d-adcc-3a8b675fe613.jpg?v=1607357547","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/western-electric-630a-omnidirectional-dynamic-apple-and-biscuit-microphone","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}