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Realistic Electret Cardioid Microphone

Realistic Electret Cardioid Microphone

The Realistic Electret Cardioid Microphone was a budget-friendly, unidirectional microphone sold by RadioShack under the Realistic brand, likely from the 1970s to 1990s. It used electret condenser technology, requiring a power source (typically a battery or plug-in power).

Key Features:

  • Cardioid pickup pattern – reduces background noise and feedback.
  • Electret condenser capsule – offers better clarity than dynamic mics.
  • Battery-powered – typically required an internal battery or phantom power.
  • ÂĽ-inch (TS) or XLR connection – depending on the model.

It was commonly used for home recording, public address (PA) systems, and general speech applications. While not high-end, it provided decent sound quality for its price and remains a nostalgic, budget-friendly option for vintage audio enthusiasts.

Needs internal AA battery to function

Includes case.

Product Specs

$18.81

Original: $62.70

-70%
Realistic Electret Cardioid Microphone—

$62.70

$18.81

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The Realistic Electret Cardioid Microphone was a budget-friendly, unidirectional microphone sold by RadioShack under the Realistic brand, likely from the 1970s to 1990s. It used electret condenser technology, requiring a power source (typically a battery or plug-in power).

Key Features:

  • Cardioid pickup pattern – reduces background noise and feedback.
  • Electret condenser capsule – offers better clarity than dynamic mics.
  • Battery-powered – typically required an internal battery or phantom power.
  • ÂĽ-inch (TS) or XLR connection – depending on the model.

It was commonly used for home recording, public address (PA) systems, and general speech applications. While not high-end, it provided decent sound quality for its price and remains a nostalgic, budget-friendly option for vintage audio enthusiasts.

Needs internal AA battery to function

Includes case.

Product Specs

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