Detail 01
300Hz–3.4kHz frequency response
The response emphasizes a midrange-focused telephone-style voice.
Product detailSKU #1500000471365
Trash Talk AudioPayphone Mic - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Trash Talk Audio’s black Payphone Mic puts a dynamic cardioid capsule into an ABS payphone handset. Its 300Hz–3.4kHz response is built for a deliberately narrow, telephone-style sound rather than a full-range vocal capture, so it can establish that character at the source without plug-ins. Connect its 3-pin male XLR output to a mixer, interface, or hardware effects unit. The cardioid pattern is described as helping isolate the source in louder stage or rehearsal environments, and a mic clip is included for stand mounting.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Layered vocal tracks that need a deliberately restricted, telephone-style character at the source.
- Adding lo-fi texture to snare, guitar amps, instruments, or reamped sources.
- Noisy rehearsal rooms or loud stages where the cardioid pattern helps isolate the source.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-range microphone capture, since its response is specified as 300Hz–3.4kHz.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Cardioid polar pattern
The pattern is described as helping isolate the intended source in louder spaces.
Detail 03
3-pin XLR male, unbalanced
It connects by XLR to a mixer, interface, or hardware effects unit.
Detail 04
ABS payphone handset housing
The microphone is housed in an ABS payphone handset with a vandal-resistant build.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use an XLR-capable mixer, interface, or hardware effects unit for connection.
- 02A mic clip is included for stand mounting.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What sound is the Payphone Mic designed for?
Its 300Hz–3.4kHz response produces a midrange-focused telephone-style character.
02Can I mount it on a stand?
Yes. A mic clip is included for stand mounting.
03What connector does it use?
It has a 3-pin male unbalanced XLR connector.
04What repair coverage is provided?
Trash Talk Audio provides free lifetime repairs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 300Hz–3.4kHz
- Impedance
- 150 ohms ±30 at 1kHz
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Dynamic
1 detailsConnections & power
- Connector
- 3-pin XLR male (unbalanced)
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Accessories
- Mic clip
2 detailsOther
- Housing
- ABS payphone handset
- Warranty
- Free lifetime repairs
