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Real payphone handsets redesigned as dynamic microphones
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The original lo-fi telephone microphone.
Built from an authentic payphone handset and wired as a standard dynamic microphone, this unit naturally delivers that iconic, gritty “telephone” tone without plugins or post-processing.
Features:
Standard dynamic microphone
32" metal shielded cable ending in XLR male (unbalanced)
"Vandal proof" ABS plastic handset, virtually indestructible
Available in various colors
Frequency response range: 300–3400 Hz
Impedance: 150 ± 30 ohm at 1 KHz
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The Trash Talk Audio Payphone Mic brings gritty nostalgia to your studio or stage setup, repurposing real payphone handsets into functional, road-ready dynamic microphones. With a built-in cardioid capsule and a midrange-heavy frequency response (300Hz–3.4kHz), it captures the iconic "telephone voice" without the need for plug-ins or post-processing. Its unique voice adds immediate lo-fi character to vocals, instruments, or reamped sources, giving producers and performers a creative edge that feels raw, honest, and unmistakably vintage.
Built for Performance, Designed to Last
Each payphone mic is housed in rugged ABS plastic with a vandal-resistant build—true to its urban origins. The standard XLR connector makes setup seamless, whether you're running it into a mixer, interface, or hardware FX unit. Its focused cardioid pickup pattern helps isolate the source, making it useful on loud stages or in noisy rehearsal spaces. Despite its unconventional form, the Payphone Mic delivers consistent results with minimal handling noise and zero gimmicks—just tough, tactile hardware designed to inspire unconventional creativity.
Creative Utility With Lifetime Support
Whether you're layering a second vocal track, adding grit to a snare drum, or dialing in a signature sound on guitar amps, the Payphone Mic gives your signal chain a distinct analog crunch. Each unit includes a mic clip for stand mounting and is backed by Trash Talk Audio’s free lifetime repair policy. With its plug-and-play simplicity, unmistakable aesthetic, and reliable build quality, the Payphone Mic is more than a novelty—it’s a functional tool for artists looking to inject texture, attitude, and lo-fi character into their recordings or performances.
Features -
Cardioid capsule focuses on your sound while rejecting unwanted noise
Midrange-driven frequency response creates instant telephone-style vocals or effects
No plug-ins or EQ needed for lo-fi sound right out of the box
Rugged ABS construction ensures durability for stage or studio use
Standard XLR output connects easily to mixers, interfaces or amps
Includes mic clip for quick setup during live or recording sessions
Free lifetime repair policy keeps your mic ready for every performance
Specs -
Audio performance
Type: Dynamic
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 300Hz–3.4kHz
Impedance: 150 ohms ±30 at 1kHz
Connector: 3-pin XLR male (unbalanced)
Housing: ABS payphone handset
Included accessories: Mic clip
Warranty
Warranty: Free lifetime repairs