Another microphone from our old audio production days, one of the many in our arsenal at the time.
Well made physically but this must be considered as an entry level microphone, suitable things like Karaoke or perhaps instrument miking work.
Not in the class of a Shure or AKG but a good sounding microphone none-the-less
JTS Dynamic Microphone
Model: TM-969
Made in Taiwan
Released to market in the early 2000's
We have had this microphone since new
Current model
Frequency response is 80 - 12,000 Hz (see the photograph for details of response dips and bumps)
Cardioid pattern
Maximum SPL: 146dB
Sensitivity: -75dB*(0.18mV)*0dB=1V/μbar
600 Ohm Z
Shock mounted capsule
Diecast zinc metal body
Hardened steel grill head
Industry standard XLR male output socket
Dimensions: 170mm long x 55mm diameter (head)
245g weight
NOT INCLUDED:
Microphone audio lead is not included
No stand clip
No box is provided
COSMETIC CONDITION:
Very good body - no physical damage at all
NO damage to the head, this microphone has a very strong steel head with "bounce back" rubber ring
THERE IS SOME SILVER PEN MARKING RESIDUE LEFT ON THE BODY (not in the photograph) which I have been unable to remove
Inside the head is clean, the internal pop filter is excellent and not degraded
TESTING:
Plugged into the desk today and all is well, no issues with the audio and no movement created noises!
Definitely favours high end, which gives vocals "presence" and punch but the bass end is lacking (see the frequency response photographs, note the low end drop off and rapid increase in response above around 8K)
There is an on-off switch, it is working fine although operation of it does give a "thump" to the audio signal.
Absolutely fine for general karaoke vocals, probably require some experimentation to get a decent instrument or cabinet miking though. I saw some reviews comparing this to an SM57 - no way jose, nothing like a Shure to be truthful (tell 'em they're dreaming)
