STC 4014-A Lip Microphone (BBC Type L)
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STC 4104-A (BBC Type L) lip microphone in fitted case, 1937-1947. Mic. Ser. No.123, equaliser Ser. No. 97.
A very early example of the "commentator's lip microphone" - a specially designed noise-cancelling ribbon microphone used by commentators in noisy environments. Includes type 110-LTA-69A equaliser, and stamped under the lid is 430-LTD-3A.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Collection:
- BBC Heritage Collection
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/440
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
- Measurements:
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overall: 160 mm x 300 mm x 240 mm, 5.5 kg
- type:
- microphone
