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Zeppelin Design Labs
Cortado MkIII Contact Microphone
$159.00
Description
The Cortado MkIII is a rugged, versatile, easy-to-use contact mic that reveals the silent sounds hidden in the solid world around you. Rugged steel enclosures house the Cortado MkIII’s sensor and phantom-powered preamp circuit. The mic is equally useful for sound design, music recording, and venue sound reinforcement. The sensor head attaches easily to most surfaces with putty (included), clamp, or tape. The built-in pad can be used to cut sensitivity when recording very loud sources. The switchable Bass Boost function extends low-end response when your project needs maximum rumble and boom.
The sensor head is connected to the preamp chassis with a 6’ (1.8m) high quality shielded cable. The preamp receives 48V phantom power from your standard XLR mic cable.
The Cortado MkIII is the most affordable professional contact mic in its class. The attachment accessory kit includes a variety of clamps and adhesives to easily attach the Cortado, temporarily or permanently, to most any object.
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What reviewers are saying about the Cortado MkIII
It just feels like everything that comes out of it belongs on some kind of fantasy Tom Waits record co‑produced by Mitchell Froom, Tchad Blake, and Joe Henry for the Nonesuch label.
Bottom line: this is a professional-grade piezo contact microphone that is easy to use, delivers professional results, doesn't cost a lot and is just plain cool. Highly recommended!
If sound design, lo-fi nostalgia and experimentation are part of your game, the Cortado MkIII is definitely for you.
It's by far the most flexible and friendly contact mic I've used…
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