Amperite RA-L
Manufacturer:
AmperiteModel:
RA-LCountry of Manufacture:
United StatesMicrophone Type:
RibbonPolar Pattern:
Figure 8Production Start Year:
1937Production End Year:
1940Rarity:
3
Audio Recording:
Nylon string guitar recorded with the Amperite RA ribbon microphone.
Duration: 1:03Size: 1.2 MBFormat: MP3
Multiple quality options available
Microphone History:
The example in our collection is marked RA-L.
An identical looking model appears in the Radiolek catalogue in 1936, but called the RB. However, by 1939 it appears in an advertisement as the RA-L.
Technical Description:
From a contemporary advertisement in Radio Masters Handbok, 1939:
Truly outstanding in performance, this Velocity is excellent for both speech and music. Eliminates feedback. Has a frequency range of 60 to 7500 cps. Output. - 68 dB
Unaffected by temperature, pressure, or humidity. Unusually rugged. Triple shielded, and fitted with heavy shock absorber and swivel bracket. Shipping weight 5 Ibs.
RAH (hi-imp.) with 12' of cable
RAL (200 ohms) with 8' of cable
Either Model, Chrome or Gun Metal, $22.00



