{"title":"DrAlienSmith","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"draliensmith-gravity-contact-microphone","title":"DrAlienSmith Gravity Contact Microphone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gravity is our take on the contact microphone concept, a device that captures audio from vibrations contained in solid objects rather than sound that passes through air. By picking up these vibrations, the Gravity mic records unique and intimate perspectives on everything from acoustic instruments (like piano) to guitar amplifiers, sheet metal and anything else that has a flat surface and can vibrate. It's not always a sound that will replace a traditional mic set up but the Gravity will enhance your recordings with something unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile contact mics come in many forms, the most common ones have a restricted frequency response and can be low in level and high in noise. The Gravity mic blows those limitations away with a frequency response extending down past 50hz and up to 10khz while maintaining a low noise, high level microphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo how does the Gravity mic achieve this? Instead of using piezo or geophone transducers, the Gravity utilizes the plate and coil design of a vibration speaker\/transducer. This means that the mechanical energy from whatever the Gravity sits on is picked up by the plate and as it moves up and down, an alternating current is created in the coil. We then boost this signal with an output transformer so you can plug the Gravity into any mic preamp and hear the vibrations as sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the nature of this design, the best sonic results come from the Gravity mic sitting on a flat horizontal surface. However, due to the grip of the two rubber coated feet, it can also work on surfaces angled up to 30 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the Gravity mic, which houses the transducer, transformer and XLR connector, is made from strong and lightweight carbon fibre reinforced 3D printed plastic. It comes with its own hard case and a manual and has a 2 year ‘repair or replace’ warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DrAlienSmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49665705607335,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0334\/9659\/6612\/files\/DrAlienSmithGravityContactMicrophone.png?v=1780189865"},{"product_id":"draliensmith-alien8-figure-8-dynamic-mic-2026-edition","title":"DrAlienSmith Alien8 Figure 8 Dynamic Mic 2026 Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DrAlienSmith Alien8 is a figure 8 dynamic microphone designed for low frequency sources that also need to have a detailed mid range. It really shines on kick drums, bass amps and even guitar amps by capturing a big low end with a unique presence. It's an almost 'finished' sound that needs little or no EQ to effortlessly place sounds up front in the mix. Google search 'TapeOp Alien8' for their review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alien8 features two identical 50mm headphone drivers as capsules. The top one faces forward while the bottom one faces back. Each capsule's polar pattern is figure 8 but like some ribbon microphones, the rear lobe of each capsule sounds different to the front. By using two capsules the Alien8 takes advantage of these tonal variations with its 3 position switch. Select top capsule only to get a brighter sound, select bottom capsule only for more body or choose both capsules to get the best of both worlds (our favourite setting). All 3 settings are figure 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile taking a little design inspiration from the classic AKG D30 (dual capsule) and Beyer M380 (headphone driver), the Alien8 is definitely not intended to be a clone or a remake, it has a distinct sound all of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2026 the Alien8 has a new look. The body has been redesigned and it's now manufactured using cast grade aluminium via an industrial Laser Power Bed Fusion metal 3D printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alien8 is transformer balanced and unaffected by phantom power and comes standard with a Deluxe Mic Mount as well as a hardcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOceania Audio Sales Ltd is the Authorized NZ Dealer for DrAlienSmith\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DrAlienSmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707187208359,"sku":null,"price":819.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0334\/9659\/6612\/files\/DrAlienSmith_Alien8_Figure_8_Dynamic_Mic_2026_Edition.png?v=1780190190"}],"url":"https:\/\/oceaniaaudiosales.co.nz\/collections\/draliensmith-1.oembed","provider":"Oceania Audio Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}