Teenage Engineering has a knack for turning music gear into delightful little art objects. Their new EP-2350 Ting microphone continues that streak.

It’s not a studio mic. It’s a handheld vocal effects toy that encourages play.

Tilt it to stretch echoes, flip a lever to robotize your voice, tap buttons to fire off air horns and other samples. It weighs almost nothing and feels like something a space-age DJ would carry.

The Ting pairs naturally with the EP-40 Riddim sampler, loaded with dub and dancehall sounds curated by legends like King Jammy and Mad Professor. Build a beat, plug in the Ting, and instantly start performing.

The whole setup runs on batteries and fits in a small bag, yet it feels like a portable sound system ready for parties, parks, and late-night studio corners.

The audio is intentionally gritty. The workflow is intentionally fast. The spirit is all about joy. And in a smart move, Teenage Engineering is bundling the Ting for free with the Riddim, ensuring this little hype mic gets into the world where it belongs.

Sometimes creativity is best when it’s simple, immediate, and a little bit weird. The Ting gets that exactly right.

Teenage Engineering's Riddim 'n' Ting microphone and recorder — a charmingly retro handheld that looks more like a prop from a 1970s TV show than modern audio gear, because Teenage Engineering decided fun was a better brief than serious

See more on Teenage Engineering’s website.

By Moss & Fog Staff

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