Grampian loudspeaker identification. (Actually a microphone). - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Teddypipe · 17th Apr 2023, 6:56 pm

Hi I picked this up thinking it was a vintage Grampian microphone.

However, when I took the back off to look at the connections the "PM Grampian Loudspeaker" label put paid to that. Now looking to sell the item, it's in lovely condition (the stand has blemishes and scratches, but the speaker has been kept in it's original box). But I cannot find an image or description of a similar item, it appears to be unique. Can any one identify? Price?

Thanks

Hartley118 · 17th Apr 2023, 8:49 pm

That’s a Grampian DPL/DP2 Mike from the 1940s/50s. I have a few in my collection. I guess that the ‘Loudspeaker’ label is a red herring - Grampian also made speakers in that period and it would seem likely that the magnets and possibly the coil assemblies were interchangeable with their microphones.

The DPL’s main claim to fame is that it’s believed to be the mike used by Winston Churchill to announce the WW2 victory from that Treasury balcony in the famous Whitehall crowd scene.

‘Character’ mikes are of interest to some recording studios in order to capture ‘period’ sound.

Martin

fetteler · 17th Apr 2023, 10:43 pm

Presumably, having established that this is indeed a microphone, the OP will not now be looking to sell the item.

Steve.

Teddypipe · 18th Apr 2023, 8:37 pm

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Originally Posted by Hartley118

That’s a Grampian DPL/DP2 Mike from the 1940s/50s. I have a few in my collection. I guess that the ‘Loudspeaker’ label is a red herring - Grampian also made speakers in that period and it would seem likely that the magnets and possibly the coil assemblies were interchangeable with their microphones.

The DPL’s main claim to fame is that it’s believed to be the mike used by Winston Churchill to announce the WW2 victory from that Treasury balcony in the famous Whitehall crowd scene.

‘Character’ mikes are of interest to some recording studios in order to capture ‘period’ sound.

Martin

Thanks Martin, I have now soldered up a jack lead and it does work perfectly.

Teddypipe · 18th Apr 2023, 8:42 pm

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Originally Posted by fetteler

Presumably, having established that this is indeed a microphone, the OP will not now be looking to sell the item.

Steve.

Thanks Steve

I will still be looking to sell the microphone, because during the interim another kind soul has given me their retro mike which is a better match.

17th Apr 2023, 6:56 pm	#1
Teddypipe Diode Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK. Posts: 3	Grampian loudspeaker identification. (Actually a microphone). Hi I picked this up thinking it was a vintage Grampian microphone. However, when I took the back off to look at the connections the "PM Grampian Loudspeaker" label put paid to that. Now looking to sell the item, it's in lovely condition (the stand has blemishes and scratches, but the speaker has been kept in it's original box). But I cannot find an image or description of a similar item, it appears to be unique. Can any one identify? Price? Thanks Attached Thumbnails

17th Apr 2023, 8:49 pm	#2
Hartley118 Nonode Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cambridge, Cambs. UK. Posts: 2,198	Re: Grampian loudspeaker identification That’s a Grampian DPL/DP2 Mike from the 1940s/50s. I have a few in my collection. I guess that the ‘Loudspeaker’ label is a red herring - Grampian also made speakers in that period and it would seem likely that the magnets and possibly the coil assemblies were interchangeable with their microphones. The DPL’s main claim to fame is that it’s believed to be the mike used by Winston Churchill to announce the WW2 victory from that Treasury balcony in the famous Whitehall crowd scene. ‘Character’ mikes are of interest to some recording studios in order to capture ‘period’ sound. Martin __________________ BVWS Member

17th Apr 2023, 10:43 pm	#3
fetteler Octode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 1,474	Re: Grampian loudspeaker identification Presumably, having established that this is indeed a microphone, the OP will not now be looking to sell the item. Steve. __________________ Those who lack imagination cannot imagine what is lacking...