{"product_id":"altec-639b-microphone-universal-audio-vintage","title":"Altec 639B Microphone - Universal Audio (Vintage)","description":"Previously used in Universal Audio studios.\u003cp\u003eWestern Electric introduced the model 639B microphone in 1940.  In the  late 1930's, WE's audio business was spun off to become Altec.  Other  than the name, the Altec and WE 639B's are identical.  \u003c\/p\u003eThis  is an elaborate, studio-quality unit which included both moving-coil  dynamic and ribbon velocity elements.  A six-position screwdriver  actuated switch allowed the two elements to be used separately or in  concert to produce a variety of directional patterns.  It is also quite  large, as microphones go, measuring about 5.5\" high, 3.5\" wide, and 4.5\"  deep.  It was used extensively in radio broadcasting and in recording  work throughout the 1940's and 50's.","brand":"Altec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449530773607,"sku":"32039","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_altec_639b_universal_audio_cat_38f14938-f8a9-45ac-9ab6-c162a9e7a3e5.jpg?v=1787089336","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/altec-639b-microphone-universal-audio-vintage","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}