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| Crank Contact Mic |
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Pick up sounds from just about anything with these high quality contact microphones made by noise legend Crank Sturgeon. Just mount the disc end to the sound source and plug the 1/4 inch jack into amps, mixers or effect pedals for endless enjoyment!! The pickup element is about 1.5 inches in diameter and the whole thing is approximately 3 feet long. Very high quality plugs and cable.
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User Reviews of the Crank Contact Mic:
Submitted by Garrison from Livonia, MI
(66 points)
Date Reviewed: 2009-07-05 19:06:54 PST |
It doesn't need to be said AGAIN but:
BUY THIS NOW AND HOOK IT UP TO AN ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER OR MICROWAVE OR YOUR VIBRATING ANUS...
It's 20 bucks, even if you don't end up liking contact mic stuff, you're only out a couple of Dano Cool Cats.
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| Good Points: |
It works great, you can't complain about something that works as well as a product of it's type CAN work. |
| Bad Points : |
Not enough shit to hit. |
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Submitted by Jesse from Northbrook, IL
(6 points)
Date Reviewed: 2008-09-15 06:48:37 PST |
This is the first contact mic I've bought. It will be the
only contact mic I ever buy because this thing seems
to be immortal. Not just a drum trigger being sold as
a contact mic like so many others. Try holding it to
your throat and speaking for some spooky looking
vocals.
I don't think there is anyone out there who won't
agree with me saying that this is the best contact mic
you can buy for sound quality, durability, and price.
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| Price Paid: |
US$20 |
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NoiseFX |
| Good Points: |
-not just another drum trigger
-dare I say indestructible? |
| Bad Points : |
-almost too sensitive (but thats not necessarily bad for
everyone) |
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Submitted by michael from Upland, CA
(82 points)
Date Reviewed: 2008-07-23 02:12:12 PST |
picked up this and the Plug Ugly 2 from NoiseFX recently. Crank makes really really great stuff, from what i can tell. these mics feel like they will last a long time, unlike the other contact mics ive had.
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| Price Paid: |
US$20 |
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NoiseFX |
| Good Points: |
+ sturdy, reliable, responsive contact mic |
| Bad Points : |
- cable is not that long, but thats why the Plug Ugly 2 exists! |
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Submitted by Howard from Brighton, MA
(108 points)
Date Reviewed: 2008-07-08 09:11:52 PST |
This is my first contact mic, and I love the sensitivity
and volume of the mic. Scraping sounds in particular
come through clearly.
For quieter settings, I do find the need to use a
limiter of some sort with it
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| Price Paid: |
US$20 |
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noisefx |
| Good Points: |
sensitivity
volume
solid construction |
| Bad Points : |
none |
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Submitted by nkondi from Portland, OR
(410 points)
Date Reviewed: 2007-12-09 23:50:41 PST |
This is probably one of the better built contact mics I've
come across, with a great range in frequency. The piezo
element is quite large thus the good sound, and it pics
up well. On the other hand the element is large and can
hurt ones mouth if they are prone to put these things in
said orrifice. All around one of my go to mics if I am
having issues with something else that has a mic...
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Cionact mic trade with Crank... |
| Good Points: |
Great sound and build... |
| Bad Points : |
None, unless you like shoving mics in your mouth... |
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Submitted by ryan from calgary
(134 points)
Date Reviewed: 2007-12-02 11:14:23 PST |
I got this from RRR and it works amazingly well. I have purchased other contact mics off Ebay, and built my own , but none of those can hold a candle to this badboy. The disc is 1.5 inch's which is half an inch bigger than your typical mic. Very well built with quality components. All i can do is recommend these to any and every noise head. Excellent contact mic!!!!
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| Price Paid: |
US$15 |
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RRR |
| Good Points: |
well built
cheap
noisey as fuck
Crank built it and Crank is insane so there you have it |
| Bad Points : |
not even one |
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Submitted by less_cunning from Griffin, GA
(40 points)
Date Reviewed: 2007-10-02 04:19:06 PST |
great contact mic. very functional. very sturdy. not a weak break contact mic. works great w/ duct tape. versatile.
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| Price Paid: |
US$15 |
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from the manufacturer. |
| Good Points: |
the design is wonderful. very distinctive. something about the glue. or whatever that is. 1/4 jack is very nice. |
| Bad Points : |
cable not that long. if length of cable is going to be an issue then it would probably be better to buy the crank contact mic w/ a female 1/4. |
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Submitted by tapesss from Brooksville, FL
(232 points)
Date Reviewed: 2007-07-18 22:21:23 PST |
Nice, very sturdy contact mic. the element is a nice size and makes amplifying anything pretty easy. the cable is very high quality.
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| Price Paid: |
US$15 |
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from crank himself |
| Good Points: |
dependable, sturdy, easy to use. nice cable! |
| Bad Points : |
none! |
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Submitted by ralph from San Francisco, CA
(82 points)
Date Reviewed: 2007-07-02 21:53:53 PST |
lovely piece of equipent, adds a great scratchy sound to everything, works awesome with duck tape!!
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| Price Paid: |
US$15 |
| Purchased At: |
noisefx |
| Good Points: |
best thing since grilled cheese |
| Bad Points : |
nothing |
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Submitted by Steve from Fulton, NY
(110 points)
Date Reviewed: 2007-06-03 11:40:22 PST |
This thing is one of my favorite pieces of gear. I purchased it after many many failed attempts at making my own contact mic. The first chance I got to use it, I was blown away with the sounds I got from it as well as it's sturdy quality.
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US$15 |
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noisefx |
| Good Points: |
cheap
amazing sound possibilities
built strong |
| Bad Points : |
none whatsoever |
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Submitted by Nicola from Carrara
(6 points)
Date Reviewed: 2007-05-31 22:47:07 PST |
Pratically unbreakable , which is a very good thing about a contact mic .
Shove it down your throat or under your feet and it will still keep on working
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| Price Paid: |
US$15 |
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| Good Points: |
High resistance to the average drunken/drugged harsh noise musician abuses . |
| Bad Points : |
None . |
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Submitted by Ferox from Los Altos, CA
(374 points)
Date Reviewed: 2007-04-06 09:44:39 PST |
It gets the job done. Hook this up to an overdrive of some kind and you will be amazed at what this puppy can kick out. I was using it to demo the digitech grunge in a store, someone described the sound as "the last sound you hear before an alien eats you."
It is cheap. Get it.
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| Good Points: |
Read the review. |
| Bad Points : |
Cord might be a little too short. |
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Submitted by Ed from Bowling Green, OH
(66 points)
Date Reviewed: 2006-12-01 22:51:15 PST |
Well, it's a contact mic. There's not a whole lot of grey area here; either it works or it doesn't. Mine works.
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| Price Paid: |
US$15 |
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noisefx.com |
| Good Points: |
Does what a contact mic should, i.e. pick up vibrations and electronic signals |
| Bad Points : |
Not any that I can think of. |
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