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A grey and silver microphone head with 'Calrad' printed in the centre. Stand mounts head to cast iron base.
The first microphone was invented by Emile Berliner in 1876 in an attempt to improve the telephone.
date: 1950s-1960s
max dimension: 240mm
subject area: Social Science
specific themes: Communication, Technology, Entertainment
handling collection number: HC89
