You know the classic microphones you see in the old film clips, where the mic is mounted with the element below the body of the mic? Those were tube mics, and they were mounted "upside down" to keep the heat generated by the vacuum tubes from damaging the mic element. And yes, they were bulky.

I'm not an expert, but I do have a degree in Broadcast Production Technology. smile


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