{"product_id":"vintage-wacw-oversized-microphone","title":"Vintage WACW Oversized Broadcast Microphone","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly broadcast desk microphone featuring a perforated \u003cb\u003epainted wood\u003c\/b\u003e housing with bold applied “WACW” call-letter badge across the front grille. The microphone is mounted on its original adjustable metal yoke and stepped pedestal base, allowing the head to tilt and lock into position for studio use. The construction reflects the transitional period of early American radio, when wood-bodied microphones were common before widespread adoption of all-metal housings. The warm brown painted finish, perforated face panels, and utilitarian hardware give the piece a distinctly prewar, purpose-built studio presence. A period cord terminates in a 1\/4” plug, consistent with early broadcast and amplifier connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWACW was an early Milwaukee radio station active during the formative years of American broadcasting, when many stations relied on custom-built or regionally produced equipment prior to industry standardization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShows surface wear throughout consistent with age and use, including scuffs, small chips, finish loss, and general patina to the painted wood and metal components. The microphone has \u003cb\u003enot been tested\u003c\/b\u003e; cord and plug are present, but functionality is unverified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e9” W x 6” D x 16” H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAF - 18041 - 112125\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42511947890731,"sku":"18041","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/3b50675e-f0cd-5bf2-b8fe-850d5d31648a.jpg?v=1763772936","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-wacw-oversized-microphone","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}