Oaka Instruments Tellus - Miniature
Oaka Instruments Tellus Weatherised is an active contact microphone for field recording and sound design. Oaka describes Tellus as using a specially designed brass piezo element with an internal preamp, powered by 24-48 V phantom power and terminated in a male XLR connection on a 2 m shielded microphone cable.
Specifications
Microphone
| Microphone type | Active contact microphone |
|---|---|
| Pickup element | Specially designed brass piezo element |
| Preamp | Internal preamp |
| Frequency response | Approx. 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Power and Connection
| Power | 24-48 V phantom power |
|---|---|
| Connection | Male XLR |
| Lead | 2 m shielded microphone cable |
Weatherised Variant
| Water resistance | Water resistant; not fully submersible |
|---|---|
| Cable gland | Waterproof cable gland |
| Dimensions | 20 mm height, 40 mm diameter |
| Intended surfaces | Outdoor/natural materials such as trees, soil, and sand |
Manufacturing
| Origin | Hand-built, tested, and designed in Dorset, UK |
|---|---|
| Made to order | Made to order |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
The Oaka Instruments Tellus Miniature is an active contact microphone featuring a brass piezo element and internal preamp, powered by 24-48 V phantom power via XLR connection. Designed for field recording on outdoor and natural surfaces like trees and soil, it delivers approximately 20 Hz-20 kHz frequency response. The unit includes a 2 m shielded cable, water-resistant housing with waterproof cable gland, and is hand-built in Dorset, UK. This brand new model is made to order.
Seller notes: Oaka Instruments Tellus - Miniature is a recording and studio product.