Description
Music Thing Modular Mikrophonie Contact Mic Module, $129!
The Music Thing Modular Mikrophonie is a 4HP Eurorack module featuring a built-in piezo contact microphone and preamp. Designed for capturing environmental sounds, physical interactions, and mechanical vibrations, it serves as a tactile and performative interface for modular synthesis. Its compact design and high sensitivity make it ideal for experimental sound design, acoustic processing, and gestural performance techniques.
Type: Contact Microphone & Preamp
Width: 4HP
Depth: 25mm
Power Consumption: +12V: 20mA
Inputs: External Audio Input
Outputs: Main Audio Out, Envelope Follower Out, Gate Out
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Functionality:
The Mikrophonie captures subtle and detailed physical interactions, making it ideal for:
- Sound Design: Capturing scrapes, taps, and vibrations for textural synthesis
- Performance Gestures: Reacting to direct touch on the panel for dynamic modulation
- Triggering Events: Using envelope and gate outputs to influence other modules
The front panel itself acts as a microphone, allowing users to tap, rub, and manipulate it for expressive sound generation. It also includes a dedicated external input for connecting other piezo sources or microphones.
The envelope follower outputs a control voltage corresponding to signal dynamics, while the gate output detects amplitude peaks, making it useful for triggering percussive elements or controlling modulation sources.
Notable Features:
- Versatile Sound Interaction: Works as a microphone, envelope follower, and trigger source
- Compact & Performative: Can be played directly by touching the panel
- DIY-Friendly: Available as a kit or pre-built module for modular enthusiasts
- Handmade in the United Kingdom
