Truly only for Japanese technological historical value and not much more, even those who like to experiment with the sound you can get from old microphones would most likely pass this one over!
Pretty sure this microphone was a Sharp tape recorder accessory.
SHARP - Dynamic Microphone
MDL Series
Circa 1980's
Model: MDL-129
Black plastic, moulded body and jack plug - if you wished to "look inside" then the best of luck!
Made in Japan
Technology: Dynamic
Monoaurual
NO on-off/muting switching
Standard 6.35mm/1/4" TS jack plug
Designed for the consumer market of the day, no technical specifications can be found
DIMENSIONS:
112mm Length x 30mm Head diameter
WEIGHT:
75g (including cable)
Cable length: 3 metres x 2.75mm OD sheath
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
NO damage to the microphone body or head
NO scratching
NO wear to the manufacturer's labelling
NO damage to the cable sheath
NO damage to the jack plug and clean/shiny contact areas
TESTING:
Plugged into the mixing desk today and all is well, no issues with the audio although it is certainly nothing startling! Lo-Fi is probably the best description.
DC resistance test of the microphone is 425 Ohm
Cable is now rolled up, secured and the microphone placed in a sealed clear plastic packet ready for a new owner who is looking for a bit of Japanese technology history
