This is a contact microphone built inside of a candy tin (THC/chocolate-covered espresso beans, to be exact). It has a built-in pre-amplifier that includes compression (2:1) and noise gating. The piezo element itself is large, 50mm. All these things together mean this thing sounds great and better than your average contact mic (wider frequency range, less noisy). Has a 1/4" mono output jack and a sturdy illuminated power button. Runs on a coin-type CR2016 battery. This is great for artists experimenting with electroacoustic music; stick it to a steel plate with a magnet, clamp it to a tree branch, put it on the floor and turn the whole room into an instrument - the possibilities are endless (see also John Cage's groundbreaking piece Imaginary Landscapes, in which he even mics a cactus - amongst many other legendary users of contact mics).

This is one of several of these contact mic gizmos that I've been making, be sure to check out my other listings. Each one is unique and different, made from different salvaged materials. I also take commissions, so message me if you have ideas.