Some microphones aim for perfection. The Placid Audio Copperphone isn’t one of them and that’s exactly why it’s so good. Built by hand in Texas, this lo-fi dynamic microphone takes a deliberate step away from modern clarity and into something altogether more human: colour, grit, and character.
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The Copperphone looks as distinctive as it sounds. Its solid copper shell and visible hardware make it feel like a piece of industrial art — the kind of mic that looks at home in a studio full of vintage amps and dusty tape machines. Every one is hand-built and tuned by Placid Audio, giving each mic a slightly individual voice and a timeless aesthetic.
Inside, the Copperphone uses a sealed-element dynamic design that naturally limits its frequency range. It focuses heavily on the midrange, with the highs and lows rolled off to create a sound that’s instantly reminiscent of AM radio. That’s not a flaw — it’s the entire point.
Plug in a Copperphone and you’ll know immediately what makes it special. Its dark, narrow-band tone sits somewhere between a vintage broadcast mic and an overdriven telephone line, adding instant nostalgia and texture to any performance.
On vocals, it transforms a clean take into something with attitude — gritty, compressed, and alive. On guitars, it pulls focus to the midrange bark that sits right where the ear is most sensitive. And on drums, it’s perfect for room miking or parallel processing, adding lo-fi crunch that blends beautifully with modern condenser clarity.
The Copperphone doesn’t need EQ to sound interesting. It’s a one-stop vibe machine — the kind of mic that makes you reach for it when you want personality over precision.
Features at a Glance
✨ Key features:
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Lo-fi dynamic microphone
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Sealed-element design focused on midrange
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Dark, narrow-band tone reminiscent of AM radio
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Adds texture and attitude to any source
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Hand-built copper body made in the USA
One of the Copperphone’s biggest strengths is its predictability. Unlike ribbons or heavily modified vintage mics, it behaves consistently — no unpredictable gain jumps or phase surprises. You can run it hot without worrying about collapse, making it ideal for experimentation in both home and professional studios.
Pair it with a clean condenser to create contrast, or use it alone for a deliberately aged, cinematic sound. It’s also a secret weapon for voiceovers and spoken-word projects where you want that instant “old world” radio tone without resorting to post-processing.
The Placid Audio Copperphone isn’t trying to be your only microphone — it’s designed to be your most expressive one. In an age obsessed with transparency and high-resolution sound, it dares to do the opposite: to sound alive, imperfect, and human.
It’s a microphone that makes you think about the future of recording — about how individuality, imperfection, and deliberate tonal shaping can be just as valuable as pristine fidelity.
Warm, gritty, and dripping with character, the Copperphone is a reminder that sometimes the most musical thing a mic can do is not tell the whole truth.
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