Sonic Artefacts

16/11/2025

Get ready for the holiday season! We added a lot of new matched pairs of Cortiça Microphones with furry wind filters and mic holders in our web shop. Use coupon code XMAS in our web shop for 20% off until Christmas! We also reopened our shipments to the USA, taking care of the tariffs and customs fees so your shipment arrives at your doorstep much faster! Time to step up your mic game or to gift them to one of your field recording friends!

30/03/2025

Sound artist and composer recording the high Alps in Switzerland this week with his matched set of Cortiça Microphones with Furry Wind filters! He is performing together with at Spazio Elle in Locarno tonight when you are around!

04/02/2025

New video about fieldrecording live on our YouTube now! 🤓

Always be recording! Thanks to all who purchased the Cortiça Microphones the past year and are using them to record their perspective of this world we live i...

26/01/2025

Capturing the sounds of the desert and the oasis last week in the beautiful country of Oman and over at the different Emirates, from lush ocean sounds to prayer calls and from absolute desert silence to the bustling sounds of the Souq of Muscat, the Cortiça Microphones captured it crystal clear with ultra low noise, just like you were there. Sounds coming soon!

12/01/2025

Explore the hidden world of electromagnetic waves with our electromagnetic pentagonal antennas! No electronic device can hide it's frequencies for these super sensitive pickup coils; pick up motor sounds, wifi networks and - when the conditions are right, natural radio phenomena like thunderstorms! In stock now in our webstore!

10/01/2025

Reliable crystal clear sound for field recordings, recording acoustic instruments and voice! Use our Cortiça Microphones in all situations where getting a true representation of what is going on sound wise is paramount! Available in our webstore and via our friends at !

23/12/2024

Today we added two new pentatonic antennas for electromagnetic listening to our webstore. One with a mini jack and one with a balanced XLR output! Receive electromagnetic waves, natural radio, faint VLF and more omnidirectionally and dive into a world of sound is mere humans cannot hear! We are very excited to extend our line of sensors for creative sound mining and sounddesign. Check m out on our webstore, limited stock, shipping right after Christmas!

12/12/2024

New DIY Kit of the SONIC CHESSBOARD, OUT NOW! https://sonicartefacts.com/product/sonic-chessboard/

The Sonic Chessboard is a unique musical instrument that combines chess and sound, inspired by Lowell Cross’ design for John Cage’s Reunion (1968). By covering the board with chess pieces, you can control the routing of 16 audio signals to 8 outputs, creating spatial sound experiences. This limited edition kit includes all the necessary components to build your own Sonic Chessboard and challenge your friends for sonic chess!

10/12/2024

We are very excited to announce the release of the Sonic Chessboard, a unique DIY musical instrument that merges the worlds of chess and sound. Inspired by Lowell Cross’ design for John Cage’s Reunion (1968), the Sonic Chessboard offers a captivating way to create spatial sound experiences.

The Sonic Chessboard is a passive Optical Octophonic Audio Panner that routes 16 audio signals via 64 light-dependent resistors embedded in the squares to 8 separate audio outputs, changing the volume when a chess piece gets moved from one square to another. By strategically placing chess pieces on the board, users can control the volume and flow of sound, creating dynamic and immersive soundscapes.

This limited edition DIY Kit includes all the necessary components to build your own Sonic Chessboard:

A full-size CNC-machined chessboard made out of cork;
A professionally manufactured PCB;
All electronic components;
Mounting hardware;
3D and CNC files for customization;
A detailed manual and build instructions.

Check out the video for more information and to see the chessboard in action. The Sonic Chessboard DIY Kits are now available via www.sonicartefacts.com and via our friends at Patch Point! Very Limited Edition, so be quick!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZlhjvS8Wv4

Play chess and compose music, at the same time! This Sonic Chessboard is a passive Optical Octophonic Audio Panner / light sensitive "chessboard", based on t...

27/11/2024

Use coupon code XMAS2024 for 20% discount on all our microphones and sensors until 24 Dec 2024! This will be our only sale for a year, so when you want to pick up any of our products, for yourself or your friends, this is the moment! Happy holidays to you all! 🎉❤️

29/10/2024

As the crisp autumn air descends, nature paints the world in vibrant hues of gold, orange, and red. This season's enchanting atmosphere provides the ideal backdrop for capturing stunning audio. The cooler temperatures and drier air create optimal acoustic conditions for recording, ensuring crystal-clear sound quality. We have been working on a recording project focussing on the wine growing cycle in the Minho region of Portugal, these weeks are all about tending to the vines, cutting the excess and making the crops ready for winter. Find your own sounds with the Cortiça Omni microphones and let the magic of fall inspire your next recording project!

03/10/2024

🐜🐜🐜 Our Cortiça Microphones, so sensitive it clearly captures an ant walking by! We produced a full new run of microphones and accessories over the summer and now also available in matched stereo sets and quadraphonic sets, with or without Furry Windfilters, check out our website for more information! 🐜🐜🐜

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