RCA BK-6B Miniature Dynamic Microphone

Made:
1957
maker:
RCA Corporation

RCA BK-6B Moving Coil Miniature Dynamic microphone, 1957. Attached to a long brown cable.

BK-6B was designed as a speech microphone only - for which purpose it could be readily worn or concealed on the person, carried in the hand, or concealed in scenery. It was especially designed for correct speech balance when used informally in television broadcasting and public address applications. It was not used for music.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/483
Materials:
electronic components and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 300 mm x 120 mm, .47 kg
type:
microphone
taxonomy:
  • furnishing and equipment
  • tools & equipment
  • audio equipment