LOM Geofon

[@SidRockett]

*handmade in Slovakia

[@OllieLoops]

Thanks for the correction.

[@WangleLine]

The metal plate at 4:19 is my favorite out of all of these. Incredible sounds~

[@OllieLoops]

Thanks!

[@andygarbi8645]

Hi - great video - thank you! Could you tell me if the Geofon requires line or mic input to an audio device please? I know that phantom is not required but becasue of the XLR connector I am wondering which option to use for recording.

[@OllieLoops]

It uses a mic input without phantom power.

[@DanCeese]

So what sets the Geofon aside from piezo/contact mics, besides that maybe it will pick up low frequency more than the piezo?

[@OllieLoops]

I think frequency response and sensitivity would be the biggest difference. I would think that piezos are more sensitive with a wider frequency response. I think that’s why they are often used on acoustic string instruments.

[@DanCeese]

@@OllieLoops Thanks for clearing that up!

[@OrangeDrinkMusic]

great video! accidentally want to buy it now (u are so kind for rewinding)

[@OllieLoops]

Thanks! Remember the days when you had to rewind movies? Seems like the dark age compared to what we have now.

[@timoheinrich8763]

I hear a lot of distortion for example when plucking the strings. Is this the mic itself?

[@OllieLoops]

Not sure what is causing distortion. Confirm your gain level.

[@timoheinrich8763]

@@OllieLoops Just listen to the strings being plucked eg at 5:20. The distortion is very obvious on the transients.

[@lelandbobpalmer]

Hi Ollie Loops I just got a Geofon the other day. I noticed that it has quite a low output and if I crank my preamp I can hear the hum of the Geofon. Is this the same behaviour on your? Thanks for the awesome videos btw. You convinced me to get the Geofon!

[@VFXManiac]

The piezo sensor mainly interprets high frequencies due to the high impedance. It can be solved by hi-z preamplifier. The geophone has low frequencies. I don't know what solution to use for interesting sound. I have interesting results with a piezo pickup and DIY preamplifier, but I'm still trying to find a liking in Geofon.

[@OllieLoops]

Great tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@ohjajohh]

This is so relaxing to listen to!

[@OllieLoops]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@jh5131]

This is really cool. This thing would be great for droning ambient sounds

[@OllieLoops]

Thanks! Good idea. I think it would be good for that.

[@globalgogetter4469]

Real Talk!

[@hamaru3538]

I own also this beautiful microphone. But I have totally no idea why I hear everytime a very high pitch noise when I turn on my geofon...

[@OllieLoops]

Hmmm. I would recommend reaching out to LOM for tech support. I’m not sure what would cause that issue.

[@rawbbingmysellph7464]

Great! Now how can i get one?? It's sold out everywhere!!

[@OllieLoops]

Thanks! Yes, they are handmade in small batches. I recommend getting on their email list. They announce when they have a batch ready for sale ahead of time. That’s probably the only way to get one. Or check the used market. Good luck!

[@philingupspace]

cool idea and sounds :D

[@RareFindsSoundDesign]

Great video! I was lucky to grab one myself. They're great fun for experimenting with

[@OllieLoops]

Enjoy your Geofon!

[@kidsonicofficial]

As a DnB producer, I'm constantly looking for sounds for Atmospheres, Pads and drones. This would be perfect!!!!!

[@OllieLoops]

Yea, this device is good for drones and atmospherics.

[@alexgarciaaudioguy]

The sensor is vertical or horizontal?

[@OllieLoops]

Not sure. Please ask LOM.

[@milkyway8353]

my sub is definitely reacting :D

[@OllieLoops]

Boom boom boom.

[@andrewgreening3202]

I'm lucky enough to have a couple of these for making stereo recordings. Should probably stress how difficult they are to buy when they come on sale from the manufacturer as they're a small independent company, make sure you join their mailing list and keep an eye out when they're dropping a batch. They usually go within the hour of being on sale.

[@OllieLoops]

Yes, they can be hard to get. Stereo Geofons sound like fun to experiment with. Enjoy that pair!

[@d00mhound]

I was gonna buy one, but it's just unfortunate that they're sold out, and they've been like that for a while, too.

[@OllieLoops]

I understand. They do go on sale periodically and you have to be patient. Sometimes they have kits for sale. That can be a more likely way to get one. Good luck and don’t get discouraged.

[@olafsigursons]

of course it's sold our. Sorry, apparently I can't get anything I want.

[@OllieLoops]

Subscribe to LOM’s email list. They given advanced notice when items will go back on sale.

[@stevepile8133]

Would be awesome for creating user wav files for granular synthesis!

[@OllieLoops]

I agree!

[@globalgogetter4469]

DOPE ASF! Subbed!

[@OllieLoops]

Dope! Thanks.

[@dasheilunga8637]

this mic is cool coz it has an extended capturing range, sounds that ppl can't hear tho, coz below the hearing trash hold. so its cool for capturing inaudible processes n than sonificate it with bringing it up to a human range. but in this video u only shows the sources that is could be captured with standard contact mic

[@OllieLoops]

Thanks for sharing.

[@alaeifR]

Do you hear him say “Geo foam” every time? Definitely ending with an M.

[@OllieLoops]

I heard it too.

[@globalgogetter4469]

Who cares?? Get the information. It's FREE

[@Nietzsche_K_Gote]

Really cool gadget

[@OllieLoops]

It’s pretty cool.

[@soundhobo]

Love mine, great fun 👍

[@OllieLoops]

Enjoy!

[@tompristiak965]

Slovakia is not Slovenia :)

[@OllieLoops]

Yes, my mistake. Although, fun fact, there is a town in Slovenia called Lom.

[@ivorglavas6054]

Slovakia not Slovenia

[@OllieLoops]

Thanks.

[@ondrejkonrad0]

@@OllieLoops Nice video! but you can make a correction sticker over the Slovenia sign or something for not upsetting people from both countries, event if it´s this kind of funny mistake :D

[@metalmonkey1113]

Lol the devil on the water bottle, why?

[@OllieLoops]

Why the water bottle? Good bass notes.

[@caspianfolkesson6611]

Why's the sound so creepy...

[@OllieLoops]

Why do you think it's creepy?

[@rendermanpro]

Constantly out of stock

[@OllieLoops]

This is true. They are handmade in small batches. That’s the difference between LOM and other manufacturers. Something to keep in mind for anyone wanting one of their products is that it requires patience to get it.