Turner Velocity 87
Manufacturer:
TurnerModel:
Velocity 87Country of Manufacture:
United StatesMicrophone Type:
RibbonPolar Pattern:
Figure 8Production Start Year:
1949Rarity:
4
Audio Recording:
Nylon string guitar recorded with a Turner 87 ribbon microphone.
Multiple quality options available
Impulse Response File:
Impulse Response file of the Turner 87 ribbon microphone.
Turner_87_IR.aiff
Frequency Response:
Microphone History:
The Turner model 87 was advertised widely in 1949, including ads in the periodicals: 'Service', 'Radio News' and 'Electonics'.
Technical Description:
From a contemporary advertisement in Radio's Master. 1952, 17th edition.
"A new unit, engineered with single element ribbon supported in the field of an Alnico V magnet for maximum sensitivity. Thorough shielding excludes hum pick-up.
The Model 87 has a hi-directional pick-up pattern with exceptionally smooth response from 80-10,000 Hz.
Level: 62 db below 1 volt/dyne/sq. cm. at high impedance.
Built-in impedance switch gives selection of 50, 200, 500 ohms or high impedance output.
Universal swivel mounting, 5/8"-27 tpi thread.
Finished in dark umber gray with bright chromium screen. Complete with 20 ft. two conductor balanced line shielded cable.
Model 87 List Price $49.85 (1952)
