LeafAudio - Microphonic Soundbox mk2
Product information "LeafAudio - Microphonic Soundbox mk2"
Microphonic Soundbox mk2 is a versatile sound design instrument and features active battery powered low noise pre-amps. This is the flagship of the Microphonic Soundbox cosmos and features the most possibilities for sonic exploration on the basis of body sound transmission.
Standalone it's already fun, but its whole potential is unveiled when it's being processed in realtime by live-sampling, loopers and effects. Possibilities are endless and thousands of sound designers and musicians use it in their creative work process.
We recommend to additionally buy the violin bow and rosin for being able to play it properly. *It is sold without the add-ons or bow which might appear on pictures.
Soundbox History: Manuel from LeafAudio created this instrument in the late nineties and used it on lots of his Xabec albums (https://xabec.bandcamp.com), in live shows and sound design work. Before we made it public 2017, it had a 20 year long and very personal history.
Features:
• Two channels with internal contact microphones
• Battery powered low noise pre-amps (~100x / ~40dB Gain)
• Two outputs: mixed mono or channels separated
• Channel one can act as pre-amp for external input
• Multifunctional holder, based on M3 threaded strips (left side & under Kalimba)
• Removable Kalimba
• Soundbox is a hub for external contact mics: use channel 1 as pre-amp on out 1 while play the actual Soundbox on out 2
• Output features an attenuator switch
• Power management switches the LED from blue to red when battery goes under 7 volt
• Soft grip rubber feet for acoustic decoupling
• Removable metal rods which come in a plastic tube which is great for transport
Standalone it's already fun, but its whole potential is unveiled when it's being processed in realtime by live-sampling, loopers and effects. Possibilities are endless and thousands of sound designers and musicians use it in their creative work process.
We recommend to additionally buy the violin bow and rosin for being able to play it properly. *It is sold without the add-ons or bow which might appear on pictures.
Soundbox History: Manuel from LeafAudio created this instrument in the late nineties and used it on lots of his Xabec albums (https://xabec.bandcamp.com), in live shows and sound design work. Before we made it public 2017, it had a 20 year long and very personal history.
Features:
• Two channels with internal contact microphones
• Battery powered low noise pre-amps (~100x / ~40dB Gain)
• Two outputs: mixed mono or channels separated
• Channel one can act as pre-amp for external input
• Multifunctional holder, based on M3 threaded strips (left side & under Kalimba)
• Removable Kalimba
• Soundbox is a hub for external contact mics: use channel 1 as pre-amp on out 1 while play the actual Soundbox on out 2
• Output features an attenuator switch
• Power management switches the LED from blue to red when battery goes under 7 volt
• Soft grip rubber feet for acoustic decoupling
• Removable metal rods which come in a plastic tube which is great for transport
| DIY Level: | NOT DIY |
|---|---|
| Depth [mm]: | 160 |
| Height [mm]: | 97 |
| Material / Color: | Wood |
| Power Input Type (pri.): | 9 Vdc / Battery (6LR61) |
| Width [mm]: | 260 |
Manufacturer "LeafAudio"
LeafAudio is the brand of Manuel Richter. He is a trained drummer & audio engineer, studio- and live-musician, was interested in electronic and experimental sounds since his childhood. He made releases and lots of live appearances as Xabec. He toured with Haujobb and others, was producer & songwriter for Anne Clark. LeafAudio started as Manuel's studio in 2008, he made lots of mixings and masterings but quickly ended up doing one of the most well known DIY workshop series in Germany by the mid 2010s. Meanwhile LeafAudio is most well known for their Microphonic Soundboxes and other sound design instruments which became super popular worldwide. Most of the production is still made by hand in Leipzig, Germany.
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