So I thought I'd just start this topic.
I have a set of TOA K1's that I purchased new in October of 1986 form a (I can't remember ) pro audio shop in San Dimas California. The TOA k1's were affordable at the time. ($99 each) and could be AA powered or Phantom 9 to 48v powered, and had cool "darth vader" Style windscreens as a friend described them, that were hard screen with internal foam. These screens helped a ton in windy conditions and looked cool too.
I ran them into my Sony WM D6c I purchased on Canal Street IN NYC in July of 1986.
I am posting some "service manual for the TOA mics manufactured during the 1980's all were designed and made in Japan, comparable to Nakamichi's.
I got this service guides from Kirk D (no longer on this board) in a PDF form. I am posting some jpgs converted from the PDF, if anyone wants the PDF I would be happy to email it to you . Please PM me with a valid email address and it will be so.
here they are:
... Discuss away.