Lip Microphone

maker:
British Broadcasting Corporation

Lip microphone type 404 in metal case, robust case for Outside Broadcast use.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/667
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
type:
microphone

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