Consumer dynamic microphone from National, later to become Matsushita
National microphone
Microphone is identified as WM-2010N
Made in Japan
Released to the market around the mid 1960's and intended for use with National reel to reel tape recorders
Frequency response of this series of microphones from National were stated to be 200Hz to 8Khz (3dB)
Comes with desk stand
Brass 3/8" threaded socket at the base
Plastic case
Dynamic element (35mm diameter) is unbranded - all metal construction
Microphone body measures: 100mm x 50mm x 30mm
Internal impedance transformer, which provides a high impedance output, 20K Ohm
COSMETIC CONDITION:
Very good condition overall, front grille is clean and undented. A couple of marks to the rear "flip out" desk stand
Old style 1/4" jack plug with rounded tip
CASE DETAILS:
NO chips or missing corners etc
NO cracks
NO case discolouration
TESTING:
Fitted a 1/4" TS jack plug - the output is unbalanced.
The audio lead fitted is 2 metres long.
Sensitivity seems fine, audio quality is as expected - fine for its intended market, consumer audio.
There is no on-off switch, this microphone is always "live"
Stored/supplied in a clear plastic bag - sealed
