Tools for
Sonic Exploration
LeafAudio designs and produces instruments for body sound recording, used in field recording, sound design and related applications.
Capture
the Unheard
From the Contact Microphone, Geophone and Field Amp to the Microphonic Soundbox Cosmos, LeafAudio Instruments open up new ways to experience, capture and interact with the soundscape around you.
Contact Microphone
The 2025 edition of LeafAudio's Contact Microphone has been completely re-engineered for maximum flexibility and features full electrical shielding for optimal performance.
Thanks to its universal clamp mechanism and strong rubber bands, it can be mounted on almost any surface. Additionally, the newly developed probe mechanism – created in collaboration with sound designer Robert Dudzic – lets you capture sounds even from inside objects, soil and more.
Geophone S&L
The Geophone is an omnidirectional seismic sensor optimized for capturing low-frequency vibrations. Originally developed for geophysical applications, it has become a powerful tool in sound design and music production. Unlike traditional contact microphones, it offers a unique perspective on body sound, especially in the low-frequency range.
Field Amp
The Field Amp is a compact, battery-powered amplifier designed to deliver clean, high-gain amplification for contact microphones. Based on the trusted circuitry of the Microphonic Soundbox, it offers the same low-noise performance in a standalone format. It is ideal for mobile recording setups or sensor-based installations requiring clean, high-impedance amplification.
Microphonic Soundbox mk2
The Microphonic Soundbox is an instrument for experimental sound creation. It features a resonant wooden body equipped with contact microphones, battery-powered low-noise preamps and a variety of sound-generating surfaces, including springs, rods, textured panels and a kalimba. Use it standalone to create textures and samples or pair it with delay and loop-based effects for evolving soundscapes.
Microphonic Playground
Microphonic Playground is the little sister of the Microphonic Soundbox – a small but open space for sonic exploration. It welcomes you into the Soundbox world at an accessible price, leaving room to evolve and upgrade over time.