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Zepplin Design Labs Cortado Xe Contact Microphone
Zepplin Design Labs Cortado Xe Contact Microphone
The Cortado Xe packs the entire signal chain — piezo contact sensor, JFET preamplifier, and cable — into one all-steel housing smaller than a guitar pick. Connect to any standard 48V phantom-powered XLR input and go.
Built for musicians, recording engineers, sound designers, and anyone who needs to capture vibration from a solid surface, the Xe mounts on acoustic instruments, percussion, piano soundboards, or anything that resonates — and it rejects airborne stage noise far better than an air microphone.
The all-steel ferrous housing is tour-tough and magnet-mountable, so you can reposition it in seconds with the included putty, tape, or any common magnet. Extended frequency response (40 Hz – 40 kHz) captures harmonic detail well past the limits of human hearing — useful for studio layering, live performance, and creative sound design.
The Xe shares the Cortado family’s core philosophy — balanced XLR output, phantom power, extended high-frequency response — in the smallest, simplest form factor we’ve made. If you want onboard pad and high-pass filter controls at the microphone, the Cortado MkIII is the full-featured option. Many users will want both: the MkIII for control at the source, the Xe for travel, quick setups, and instruments where size matters.
Key Features:
- All-in-one design — Sensor and preamp in a single 26mm × 11mm all-steel housing with permanently attached XLR cable
- All-steel ferrous housing — Durable, well-shielded, and magnet-mountable for instant repositioning
- Extended frequency response — 40 Hz to 40 kHz captures full harmonic detail
- Balanced XLR output — Pro-grade signal, low noise, long cable runs without degradation
- Phantom powered (48V) — No batteries, no DI box, no external preamp
- Versatile mounting — Ships with mounting putty; ferrous housing also accepts magnets or tape
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When will my order be dispatched?
Orders are dispatched Tuesday, Wednesday via Courierpost. You will be sent an email confirmation with tracking details once your order is on its way to you. If you have any questions about your order, please email nigel@oceania-audio.co.nz or use the contact form on this website.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Orders are usually delivered the day after they are shipped. Rural orders may take 1-2 extra days.
Why is my order taking longer than expected?
Sometimes we have to order stock in from our suppliers if we don’t have it on hand. Where there are delays or when products are on backorder, this will always be indicated on the product page.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is free within New Zealand and dispatched with Courier Post.
Can I pick up my order?
Orders are shipped from our warehouse. If you would like to pick your order up, please arrange with us prior to placing your order. Email nigel@oceania-audio.co.nz or contact us using the contact form on this website.
What if my order was wrong?
If your order was incorrect or faulty in any way, please let us know and we will make sure you get what you ordered.
What is your refund policy?
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NZ Delivery
We like to keep things simple... Shipping is always FREE within New Zealand.
Our shipping days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
All packages are sent out of Auckland, New Zealand.
Please allow up to 7 working days for your package to arrive before contacting us. Although we strive to have them arrive in 1-3 working days with rural, public holidays, weekends, or unforeseen circumstances, this can take longer, depending on the shipping option, location and payment option you chose.
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Please note: orders containing personalised or customised items may require additional processing time. Any extended timeframes will be clearly communicated at checkout or in your order confirmation.
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P.O. Boxes
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International Delivery
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