# Funky Ring Doubles as Mini Microphone Analogue Aesthetics By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-12-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-looking-ring-doubles-as-mini-mic References: [gadgets.boingboing.net](http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2007/12/13/analogue-ring-with-b.html) Talk to the hand! Analogue Aesthetics made this one off microphone that can actually be hooked up and used via a minijack plug. If this could be wireless, how awesome would that be? With everything getting smaller, it's only a matter of time until that happens. **Implications** - Tech-based companies are definitely living up to the expectations of consumers who want small things that pack a punch. With technology advancing everyday, it appears that products are getting [smaller and more efficient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boya-mini) for convenience. It's likely that things like microphones and [MP3s will become smaller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-speakers) than they already are, yet even more advanced in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Audio Devices:** There is a trend towards creating compact electronics such as miniature microphones and MP3s. - **Wireless Connectivity:** There is a trend towards creating wireless versions of currently wired audio devices. - **Analogue Electronics:** There is a trend towards creating retro looking electronics with modern functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the desire for smaller and more efficient audio devices. - **Music Industry:** The music industry has an opportunity to incorporate new and innovative audio devices into their products and performances. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate these retro-styled gadgets into clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Podcaster Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microphone-concept.md) - [Whimsical Desktop Microphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talkie-desktop-microphone.md) - [Space-Saving Desktop Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-microphone-concept.md) - [Naturalistic Mushroom-Shaped Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-bluetooth-microphone.md) - [Dedicated Desktop Character Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-microphone.md) - [Miniature Wireless Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ct5inc.md) - [Mini Wearable Smartphone Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mic-mini.md) - [Rotating Indicator Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-bar-microphone.md) - [Ultra-Tiny Wireless Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boya-mini.md)