This microphone is 7 feet long!

The Electro-Voice EV 643 microphone, introduced in the mid-1960s, was designed for specialized long-range audio pickup and features a highly directional cardioid-line pattern. It combines elements of cardioid and distributed front-opening designs, making it suitable for environments with significant background noise. While it was primarily used in professional audio and broadcast settings, it was also used on some film sets due to its ability to capture clear audio in challenging environments

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