In the heart of nineteen thirty's gleam,  
Two hams dreamed a crystal clear dream.  
Astatic born, from passion, not motion,  
Crafted with care, the famed D-104 potion.

A microphone not just of metal and wire,  
But of voices carried, higher and higher.  
Introduced in an era of swing and of jazz,  D-104 microphone,
Its clarity cut through the buzz and the razz.

The D-104, oh, how it stood the test of time,  
In amateur shacks, its presence sublime.  
From broadcasting booths, its fame would spread,  
Professional voices, clearly, were led.

Astatic's creation, from humble start,  
Became an icon, in the audio art.  
The D-104 microphone, a legend in sound,  
Wherever communication is bound.

Decades on, its legacy clear,  
A testament to those who hold sound dear.  
The D-104, a marvel, a tool,  
In the history of audio, forever cool.

March 16, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop