GenRad model 1971-9601, 1-inch ceramic microphone
Date: circa 1984
Inventory Number: 1999-1-0082
Classification: Microphone
Dimensions:microphone: 5.9 × 2.4 cm (2 5/16 × 15/16 in.)
case: 4.6 × 10.3 × 8.9 cm (1 13/16 × 4 1/16 × 3 1/2 in.)
Accessories: Microphone storage case of wood and plastic
Description:
The device is a microphone in a storage case, made by the General Radio Company. The microphone has a two-part cylindrical metal case held together with screws. The top part of the microphone consists of a larger diameter cylinder with perforations on the end face. The end is covered by a white plastic removable protective end cap stamped "General Radio." The lower cylinder has a smaller diameter and one end has a "Switchcraft" brand three-pronged connector.
The case has a rectangular, removable plastic cover with wooden end caps and metal edges. On each side of the plastic cover is a black plastic button-type latch. Inside, the bottom of the case is fitted with block of foam into which the microphone is inserted.