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Description
Discover the Altec 195a/29B, a classic choice for studio professionals seeking a reliable and high-fidelity condenser microphone. This microphone stands out with its unique dual-capsule design, offering a versatile recording experience tailored to capture the nuanced tones of your performance. Perfect for vocals, acoustic instruments, and intricate soundscapes, the Altec 195a/29B ensures every detail is captured with stunning clarity.
Engineered for precision, this microphone features a cardioid polar pattern that minimizes background noise and focuses on the sound source, making it ideal for both studio and live settings. With its wide frequency response, it faithfully reproduces a broad range of sound frequencies, from the subtle whispers to powerful crescendos. The Altec 195a/29B's robust construction promises durability, ensuring it remains a staple in your recording setup for years to come.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring artist, this microphone enhances your recording capabilities, providing a pristine audio experience that elevates your projects. Its compatibility with a range of recording equipment makes it a versatile addition to any studio environment.
Key Features:
- Unique dual-capsule design for versatile recording
- Cardioid polar pattern for focused sound capture
- Wide frequency response for detailed audio reproduction
- Durable construction for long-lasting use
- Compatible with various studio equipment
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This Altec 195a microphone with 29b capsule and power supply was worn by Elvis while recording in the studio/rehearsal and also live. It was bought from Elvis record producer/ sound engineer Pill Porter in the summer of 1973 by veteran producer/chief mastering engineer Chet Bennet who has worked at CBS, Columbia Records and others. He owned the mic until March, 2014 when I bought it from him (see letter of authentecy [sic]).
The mic is identical to the one that Elvis wore on his legendary 1968 Comeback Special on NBC. I have asked the producer of the show, Steve Binder and also the sound engineer, Bones Howe, who both said that the equipment they used on the comeback show was delivered by NBC at their request. Where Elvis’ mic is now today is not known but if by any chance NBC leased the equipment from Bill Porter (who had already worked a lot with Elvis) then this might be the actual one.
It still works and sounds great.
You will find an interview with Bill Porter where he mentions the Altec mic here.
The letter of authenticity can be viewed here and reads:
Mr. Kenneth Dokkeburg, this letter is to reference the Altec model 195a microphone with the 29b capsule and its power supply. The microphone was bought from record producer / sound engineer Bill Porter in the summer of 1973 when I went to his Las Vegas studio [United Recording] to purchase used recording equipment for my Florida studio [Titan Sound Studios]. At this time I noticed 2 Altec microphones and I asked Bill about the mics as I saw the same Altecs with Elvis using them. He said he owned two of these mics, one was used for rehearsals and the other one for Elvis to use in his Las Vegas concerts and shows which Bill did the sound for. The mics fell out of favor and were later replaced with another brand. The Altecs were put in storage on a shelf. I bought the mic that was used for the Elvis shows not as a collector but as a working studio mic. Regards, Chet Bennett Divide, Colorado USA
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