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Vintage Turner 77 1940's ribbon/dynamic microphone - $1,200 (Bandon)
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The Turner Model 77 is a rare, high-end vintage microphone from the late 1940s/1950s, featuring a unique art-deco design with a hybrid ribbon and dynamic cardioid element. It is known for its distinctive, somewhat lo-fi,, and character-driven sound. It often came in a brown finish with a multi-impedance switch on the back.
Key Features and Details:
Design: The microphone has a "Victorian/Gothic" or art-deco appearance, making it a visually striking piece.
Technology: It utilizes a two-transducer array—a ribbon element paired with a dynamic element—to achieve a cardioid polar pattern.
Impedance: It features a rear switch for selecting 50, 200, 500 ohms, or a "Hi" setting (which reduces bass).
Connector: Many units were equipped with an early, revolutionary XLR attachment.
Origin: Produced by The Turner Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Rarity: Because it was very expensive at the time, few were sold, making it a highly collectible "Holy Grail" item for Turner collectors.