Oaka Instruments - Tellus (Magnetic)
Oaka Instruments' Tellus (Magnetic Version) — Accessing The Inner World Of Objects
Tellus from Oaka Instruments gives you access to sounds you'd normally never hear. This contact microphone picks up vibrations directly from surfaces rather than airborne sound, revealing a hidden sonic universe that exists all around us.
Tellus uses a carefully designed piezo element paired with a built-in preamp. Together, they capture vibrations with impressive sensitivity - the subtle creaks of furniture, the internal resonances of instruments, or the organic movements within natural materials.
The Magnetic variant includes eight powerful magnets for quick attachment to metal surfaces without affecting sound quality. This allows for instant placement on metal objects, machinery, or structures, making it ideal for industrial sound design and field recording situations where traditional mounting methods would be impractical.
It requires phantom power (24-48v) and connects via standard XLR. Hand-built in Dorset, UK, this mic is a focused tool for exploring the hidden world around you, opening up new possibilities for field recording and sound design that conventional microphones can't access.
Features:
- Highly sensitive active contact microphone for capturing vibrations through surfaces
- nternal preamp for excellent signal quality
- Eight powerful magnets for quick, secure attachment to metal surfaces
- Requires 24-48v phantom power
- Rean Male XLR connector
- Durable plastic body with specialized brass pickup element
- Hand-built and tested in Dorset, UK
