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Description
Unleash your creative side with the DIY Phone Microphone, a dynamic microphone designed to bring retro and lo-fi vibes to your studio recordings without the hassle of makeshift setups. If you're a fan of vintage telephone-style effects, this microphone will be your new best friend. It features a cardioid polar pattern, ensuring outstanding off-axis rejection for clear, focused recordings. The frequency response of 200Hz–4kHz adds a delightfully gritty texture to your sound, perfect for adding character to vocals, drums, harmonica, and more.
This microphone is not just about delivering a particular sound but also offers flexibility in its usage. The convertible half-yoke mount provides four precise placement options, allowing for easy integration into any recording setup. Whether you choose the standard, reverse yoke, 90-degree mount, or handheld option, each configuration is tailored to suit different recording needs. Its lightweight design, weighing just 0.5 lbs, makes it portable and easy to handle during recording sessions.
Key Features:
- Achieves authentic lo-fi, telephone-style effects
- Cardioid polar pattern for excellent off-axis rejection
- Frequency response of 200Hz–4kHz for a gritty, textured sound
- Convertible half-yoke mount with four placement options
- Ideal for use with vocals, drums, harmonica, and more
- Lightweight at 0.5 lbs for easy portability
Product specs
| Microphone Type | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 200Hz-4kHz |
| Max SPL | 118 SPL |
| Output Impedance | 150 ohms |
| Connector | XLR |
| Dimensions | 2.25" x 2.5" |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs. |
FAQs
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What is the primary use of the Solomon PhonFreq Telephone-style Dynamic Microphone?
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The Solomon PhonFreq is designed for capturing vintage, lo-fi telephone-style vocals, making it ideal for creative recording projects that require a unique sound character.
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Does the Solomon PhonFreq microphone require phantom power?
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No, the Solomon PhonFreq is a dynamic microphone and does not require phantom power to operate, making it easy to use with most audio interfaces and mixers.
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What kind of sound can I expect from the Solomon PhonFreq microphone?
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The Solomon PhonFreq offers a distinctive, narrow frequency response from 200Hz to 4kHz, providing a classic telephone-style sound with a focus on midrange frequencies.
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Is the Solomon PhonFreq microphone suitable for live performances?
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While primarily used for studio recording, the Solomon PhonFreq can be used in live settings to add a unique, lo-fi vocal effect, though its narrow frequency response may limit its versatility on stage.
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What type of connector does the Solomon PhonFreq microphone use?
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The Solomon PhonFreq utilizes an XLR connector, which is standard for professional audio equipment, ensuring compatibility with most recording and live sound setups.
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Custom / DIY Phone Microphone.
Features and functionality
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Some old phone mics are carbon element transducers needing constant voltage, unlike typical mic diaphragms.
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Old telephones can be used as microphones even if they are non-functional, providing a unique lo-fi sound without needing additional power or modifications.
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Guitar cables can be effectively used instead of XLR cables for connecting phone microphones, offering flexibility in setup.
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Mods and upgrades
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Consider wiring phone speakers, not mics, to a 1/4" cable for a distinctive "phone sound" without needing power.
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Use cases and applications
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Based on 1 Review and 2 Ratings
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Mi first DIY..
two screws; you just put the two wires on the two screws.' 'And then hook it to a normal microphone?” I ask. 'No,' he says, 'you just cut one end of a guitar cable, fray out the wires and put it on there
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"I ask John to instruct me on how to make a Coachwhips-patented microphone. He tells me that it involves 'two screws; you just put the two wires on the two screws.' 'And then hook it to a normal microphone?” I ask. 'No,' he says, 'you just cut one end of a guitar cable, fray out the wires and put it on there. I’ve gotten better at making them over the years. Now when I make them they last more than one show.' At this point, you might be wondering where this endless supply of telephones comes from. 'Hotel rooms,' John says, 'that’s why every time a place puts us up in a hotel, we’re usually not invited back.'" - https://www.slugmag.com/music-features/whip-it-good-prepare-to-be-dominated-by-the-coachwhips/
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