BBC L1 lip microphone, 1937-1960

Made:
1937-1960 in Chelmsford
maker:
British Broadcasting Corporation
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L1 lip microphone
Science Museum Group Collection
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L1 lip microphone
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

L1 lip microphone
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

L1 lip microphone
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

L1 lip microphone
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

L1 lip microphone, manufactured by Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company Limited for the BBC, Chelmsford, Essex, England, 1937-1960.

A development of the Marconi ‘B Type’ microphone, the ‘L1’ microphones was designed for use at large events, such as during sports outside broadcasts, where the voice of the user needed to carry over crowd sounds and other background noise. The L1 was designed in 1937. A guard ring that the commentator held to their face ensured that the microphone sat at a consistent 2.25 inches from the user's mouth.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/652
Materials:
copper (alloy), metal (unknown) and foam
Measurements:
microphone: 270 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm, 1.4kg
cable (wound): 240 mm,
type:
microphone