Ear Trumpet Labs has added to its live mic range with the new Josphine microphone.
A medium-large diaphragm (26mm) condenser microphone, it is designed for live vocal and ensemble use, with a styling designed to evoke classic 1930s and ‘40s microphones. It is suitable for singers or acoustic ensembles from 6” to 48” away.
“The original Josephine was actually the first model that I designed,” said Philip Graham, founder of Ear Trumpet Labs. “It was the first affirmation of the sound quality that was achievable with this capsule and circuit design. We’ve learned a lot over the last two years about improving feedback rejection and usability onstage.
“I’ve always loved Josephine’s bold geometry and wanted to revisit it with a design that is extremely practical for live stage use. I love that she’s sleek, eye-catching, and incorporates all we’ve learned about building the best mics for live acoustic music.”
The design features a spherical stainless steel mesh headbasket spring-suspended in a six-inch diameter copper. The headbasket incorporates a silk and foam pop filter, as well as Sorbothane shock and vibration damping to minimise handling noise, and internal rubber baffles to shape the sound of the mic.
