Crank Contact Mic

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.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $15.00

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Submitted by Phil from London (148 points) on Nov 17, 2010
Doesn't really need to be said, but by far the best contact mic I've used. Super high output, tough, very sensitive. Go get.
Good Points: Awesome in every way.
Bad Points: Nothing.
Price Paid: US$20.00
Purchased At: http://www.cranksturgeon.com/PIEZOCRANK.html
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Submitted by red rumble from Livonia, MI (118 points) on Jul 6, 2009
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.
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.
Price Paid: US$0.00
Purchased At:
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Submitted by Jesse from Northbrook, IL (10 points) on Sep 15, 2008
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.
Good Points: -not just another drum trigger -dare I say indestructible?
Bad Points: -almost too sensitive (but thats not necessarily bad for everyone)
Price Paid: US$20.00
Purchased At: NoiseFX
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Submitted by michael from Upland, CA (98 points) on Jul 23, 2008
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.
Good Points: + sturdy, reliable, responsive contact mic
Bad Points: - cable is not that long, but thats why the Plug Ugly 2 exists!
Price Paid: US$20.00
Purchased At: NoiseFX
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Submitted by Howard from Brighton, MA (132 points) on Jul 8, 2008
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
Good Points: sensitivity volume solid construction
Bad Points: none
Price Paid: US$20.00
Purchased At: noisefx
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Submitted by nkondi from Portland, OR (610 points) on Dec 10, 2007
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...
Good Points: Great sound and build...
Bad Points: None, unless you like shoving mics in your mouth...
Price Paid: US$0.00
Purchased At: Cionact mic trade with Crank...
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Submitted by ryan from calgary (196 points) on Dec 2, 2007
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!!!!
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
Price Paid: US$15.00
Purchased At: RRR
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Submitted by less_cunning from Griffin, GA (44 points) on Oct 2, 2007
great contact mic. very functional. very sturdy. not a weak break contact mic. works great w/ duct tape. versatile.
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.
Price Paid: US$15.00
Purchased At: from the manufacturer.
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Submitted by tapesss from Brooksville, FL (344 points) on Jul 19, 2007
Nice, very sturdy contact mic. the element is a nice size and makes amplifying anything pretty easy. the cable is very high quality.
Good Points: dependable, sturdy, easy to use. nice cable!
Bad Points: none!
Price Paid: US$15.00
Purchased At: from crank himself
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Submitted by ralph from San Francisco, CA (114 points) on Jul 3, 2007
lovely piece of equipent, adds a great scratchy sound to everything, works awesome with duck tape!!
Good Points: best thing since grilled cheese
Bad Points: nothing
Price Paid: US$15.00
Purchased At: noisefx
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Submitted by Steve from Fulton, NY (142 points) on Jun 3, 2007
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.
Good Points: cheap amazing sound possibilities built strong
Bad Points: none whatsoever
Price Paid: US$15.00
Purchased At: noisefx
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Submitted by Nicola from Carrara (6 points) on Jun 1, 2007
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
Good Points: High resistance to the average drunken/drugged harsh noise musician abuses .
Bad Points: None .
Price Paid: US$15.00
Purchased At: RRR
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Submitted by Ferox from Los Altos, CA (432 points) on Apr 6, 2007
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.
Good Points: Read the review.
Bad Points: Cord might be a little too short.
Price Paid: US$15.00
Purchased At:
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Submitted by Ed from Bowling Green, OH (82 points) on Dec 2, 2006
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.
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.
Price Paid: US$15.00
Purchased At: noisefx.com
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