{"product_id":"electro-voice-726-cardyne-i-cardioid-dynamic-microphone-1940s-chrome","title":"Electro-Voice 726 Cardyne I Cardioid Dynamic Microphone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Electro-Voice Cardyne I Model 726\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n unidirectional dynamic microphone. Known for its striking mid-century modern design and heavy art deco styling, this massive \"pill\" style microphone was EV's premier flagship answer to the Shure 55. It is a true statement piece for any studio, stage, or vintage audio collection.Condition Summary\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Microphone Body:\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Very Good Condition\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  . The satin chromium die-cast finish retains an excellent luster and presents beautifully. There is\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    light pitting commensurate with age present\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  on the casing, which adds authentic vintage character without detracting from its stunning overall display value. The grille cloth is fully intact with no major staining or tears.\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Mechanicals:\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  The tilt mechanism holds its position firmly, and the integrated on\/off slide switch operates smoothly.\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Cable:\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Included\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  . The microphone comes with its\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    original vintage 3-pin cable\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  , which is in\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    fair condition\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  . The outer jacket shows typical age-related wear and stiffness, but it is a fantastic, period-correct historical accompaniment.\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Specifications \u0026amp; Features\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Pattern:\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  True Cardioid (utilizing EV's classic Mechanophase system)\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Housing:\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  Heavy die-cast Zamak case in satin chrome finish\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Connector:\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  Original 3-pin Amphenol connection\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Year of Manufacture:\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  Circa 1940s-1950s (Made in South Bend \/ Buchanan, Michigan, USA)\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003ci\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Please review the photos carefully to inspect the cosmetic details and light pitting. This microphone is being sold as-is due to its vintage nature.\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Electro-Voice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67788227215587,"sku":null,"price":213.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6544\/1507\/files\/bf3964f1-7c14-405e-8253-1d8ff3a0470b.jpg?v=1792769629","url":"https:\/\/bluewater-pro.com\/products\/electro-voice-726-cardyne-i-cardioid-dynamic-microphone-1940s-chrome","provider":"Bluewater Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}