ARTURIA MiniFreak Microphone — a cardioid gooseneck microphone built for direct use with the MiniFreak synthesizer's onboard vocoder. This accessory is aimed at MiniFreak owners who want to fully use the built-in vocoder function without sourcing a separate microphone, preamp, and cabling. The microphone plugs straight into the synth's Audio In, instantly unlocking classic vocoder tones as well as more advanced uses of the voice as a modulation source. A Ready-to-Go Vocoder Without Hardware Setup The usual problem with connecting an external microphone to a vocoder is having to source a matching preamp, power, and cabling — extra gear just to use one effect. MiniFreak Microphone solves this by connecting directly to the 6.35mm Audio In jack via a standard TRS cable, with no preamp, adapter, or external power needed — the microphone is ready the moment it's plugged in, with zero latency between the voice and the synth's response. Clean Vocal Pickup Onstage Without Ambient Noise With a vocoder, a common problem is a microphone that picks up stage noise or nearby instruments alongside the voice, muddying the modulation and introducing unwanted artifacts in the sound. The MiniFreak Microphone's built-in cardioid capsule reduces sensitivity to the rear and sides, focusing on the voice in front and cutting down on picked-up ambient sound, giving a clear, controlled input signal to the vocoder in the studio or onstage. The flexible gooseneck also lets the mic be positioned exactly where needed and left in place while playing. KEY FEATURES Gooseneck microphone with a built-in cardioid capsule Purpose-built for the MiniFreak's onboard vocoder Direct 6.35mm TRS connection to the Audio In jack No preamp, adapter, or external power required Zero latency between the voice and the synth's response Flexible gooseneck for precise, hands-free positioning Also compatible with other synths and grooveboxes with a vocoder input Design matched to the MiniFreak's look Applications: classic vocoder tones, choral textures, voice-driven modulation TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type: gooseneck microphone with electret capsule Polar pattern: cardioid Connector: 6.35mm TRS (jack) Power: no external power or phantom power required Compatibility: Arturia MiniFreak (requires current OS), other devices with a vocoder input Construction: flexible gooseneck with base