SO.5 Electromagnetic Microphone

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Single | Stereo Matched Pair | Matched Quad. In Stock and Available to Order Single Microphone - XLR Stereo Matched Pair - XLR Single Microphone - 3.5mm Stereo Matched Pair - 3.5mm Quad Matched Set - XLR Quad Matched Set - 3.5mm

Uncover the unpredictable and fascinating sonic terrain of electromagnetic fields.Emitted by the objects that surround us in our everyday lives, the SO.5 microphones allow you to tap into this rich sonic landscape. Each source yields an individually unique and deeply lush/textured sonic landscape.

The SO.5 is an electromagnetic induction coil microphone that picks up electromagnetic fields. The microphone works by placing it in close proximity to an object emitting an electromagnetic field - phones, fans, transformers, wall outlets, coffee machines etc.. the microphone picks up these electromagnetic fields and converts them into an audio signal. Discover unique and bizarre sounds hidden in plain sight. We like to use the microphones in pairs to record multiple objects at once to produce a tapestry of superimposed textures and rhythms.

The SO.5 Electromagnetic Microphone comes in either XLR or 3.5mm termination and can be plugged into any line/instrument/microphone input - no additional power is required. The SO.5 is intentionally designed to be compatible with all of our SO Standard Series accessories.

The SO.5 capsule enclosure is fabricated in-house and the SO.5 Electromagnetic Microphone is assembled by hand in NYC.

What's Included

(1) SO.5 Microphone

(1) SO.5 Microphone Cable - XLR or 3.5mm

(1) SO Standard Microphone Clip

*above quantity amounts will be doubled when ordering a pair.

Features

- Listen to the electromagnetic worlds and rich sonic landscapes produced by the everyday objects that surround us.

-Cross Compatibility. Same diameter enclosure as SO Standard Series Microphones and compatible with SO Standard Series Acccessories

- Passive Induction Coil Electromagnetic Sensor. Plug into any line/instrument/microphone input - no additional power is required

- Small Form Factor

- Industry Standard High Quality Components and Parts used. Neutrik Gold Pin Connectors, Mogami Shielded Cable

- Fabricated in house by hand in NYC.

Specifications

Capsule | Induction Coil

Pickup Pattern | Omni Electromagnetic

Enclosure | Black PLA Plastic & Nickel Plated Aluminum

Dimensions Unconnected | 1 1/2” Length x 9/16” Diameter

Dimensions Connected | 3” Length x 9/16” Diameter

Operating Temperature Range | -20°C ~ +40°C

Storage Temperature Range | -40°C ~ +220°C

Cable | Shielded, Mogami, 6 ft length terminated with a three-pin industry standard XLR male connector, Gold Plated.* OR Amphenol Mono/Stereo 3.5mm connector

SO.5 Microphone Product Manual PDF

Audio Recordings

SonorousObjects · SO.5 / SO.105 Electromagnetic Microphone

*all recordings made with the SO.5 plugged into a Sound Devices Mix Pre-6 II. The recordings contain no post-processing

*any subsequent modifications to the information above will be recorded on the SO.5 Microphone Change Log in the Sonorous Objects Resource Wiki.

Be sure to check out our resource wiki for additional information, contents and downloads.

Sonorous Objects Resource Wiki

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FAQ

What is the difference between the SO Standard Series and SO.100 Series microphones?

The sonic performance between the SO Standard Series and the SO.100 series is the same as both microphone product lines use the same Primo capsules in them. The difference between the two pertains to the physical size of the mics and the included/compatible accessories.

The SO.100 series is 20mm in diameter and is likely to be more compatible with more third party accessories. The SO.100 series have a typical male XLR termination and can be used with any typical XLR cable. The SO.100 series does not include any accessories.

The SO Standard Series mics are much smaller (11mm in diameter), terminate in male mini XLR, use proprietary cables (mini XLR to XLR or 3.5mm) and include some accessories (foam windscreen, alligator clip, cable type of choice (XLR or 3.5mm) We’ve designed and offer a range of accessories to be used with the SO Standard Series - Magnetic Mounts, Stereo XY/ORTF/AB array mounts etc.. The length of the included XLR cable can be extended by connecting any typical XLR cable.