S.OB Kontakt.HYL1 / Stereo Contact Microphone – Waterproof Passive Piezo Pickup

S.OB Kontakt.HYL1 / Stereo Rubber Hydrophone

A handcrafted stereo passive contact microphone / hydrophone designed to capture sound underwater or from almost any solid surface.

Perfect for live performance, field recording, sound design, and acoustic experiments, this microphone allows you to explore the hidden sonic world inside objects and materials.

The microphone is encased in durable NBR rubber, making it water-resistant and suitable for demanding creative environments.

With the Kontakt.HYL1 , almost any surface can become a musical instrument. Discover the sounds hidden inside wood, metal, glass, machinery, architecture, and other objects.

Output options

• One-side mono – should be used with a mono jack cable and connected to a mic/line input.
• Two-side mono – should be used with a stereo/balanced jack cable and connected to a mic/line input.
• Stereo output – should be used with a stereo/balanced jack cable and connected to a stereo input.

Specifications

• Size: M
• NBR rubber: Ø 45 mm / 1.77"
• Height: 18 mm / 11/16"
• Cable: Cordial Microphone CMK 222, 3 m / 9.8 ft
• Output: Rean 6.3 mm stereo jack socket or Amphenol TS3P 6.3 mm stereo jack plug
• Weight: 225 g / 0.5 lb
• Type: Passive contact microphone / hydrophone

Production time

Each Kontakt.HYL1  is handmade to order and takes approximately 5 business days to produce.

Video

Watch the S.OB Kontakt.HYL1 in action

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KABuBlamgjc

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RilvjWm10-8

If you have any questions about this sound object, feel free to send me a message.

Every order supports the ongoing development of my sound art practice and the creation of new sound objects.

You can also check out and follow my work on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/simonasnekrosius/