Contact Microphone
Capture sounds from inside objects
With the Contact Microphone, Every Surface Becomes a Canvas
Unlike traditional recording methods that capture sound waves traveling through air, contact microphones pick up vibrations directly from materials – allowing you to "listen" to objects, plants or even soil from the inside out. This unique perspective unlocks a world of intriguing and sometimes abstract sounds, making it an essential tool for experimental recording and sound design.
Thanks to its accessories, it can be mounted on almost any surface. Use the universal clamp and rubber bands to strap it to objects, attach it directly to metal surfaces with the magnetic ring or explore sounds from within objects using the probe mechanism, developed in collaboration with sound designer Robert Dudzic.
Equipped with a high-quality 2 m (6.5 ft) SC-Onyx Tynee cable by Sommer Cable, the microphone is available in two versions: one with a 3.5 mm (1/8") Amphenol connector and another with a 6.3 mm (1/4") Hicon connector.
The Contact Microphone is engineered for maximum flexibility and optimal performance. Full electrical shielding ensures a cleaner signal, while the included neoprene zip bag keeps the microphone and accessories safely stored and ready to travel.
„We've been using Leaf Audio Contact Microphones, as well as the Field Amp, for years. Especially the latest Universal Clamp & Probeholder have allowed us to explore the material from new perspectives and with greater definition.
In the "cabecos", "il sentiero della memoria", and "cramars" projects, they were fundamental for defining the timbre during the research and performance phases.“
– Molom, Italian multidisciplinary duo of Milena Berta and Alessandro Pedretti
Mechanical Data
Height × width: 10 × 36 mm (housing)
Weight: ~59 g
Fres: 4.6 kHz
Zres: 200 Ω
Cable: 2 m with unbalanced jack plug
Includes
• Contact Microphone
• Neoprene zip-bag
• Universal holder
• Magnetic ring
• Probe mechanism
• 2 rubber bands
• Allen key