# Wavelength-Inspired Microphones The 'Mike 226' Draws Inspiration from the 226Hz Wavelength By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-226 References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/10/12/sound-visualized/) The 'Mike 226' microphone is a designer piece of technology that has been designed by Magnus Skogsfjord as a solution for consumers seeking to stylishly record for [professional or personal purposes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solum-voice-s). The microphone features a somewhat perplexing cover overtop of the [spherical recording mesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milo-webcam-concept) that is inspired by the 226Hz wavelength that can be observed in non-Newtonian liquid when resonating. This brings a cleverly artistic touch to the accessory and gives it a somewhat alien aesthetic that is sure to be admired by those who favor high-end technology products in their home or office. The 'Mike 226' microphone addresses the increased shift amongst consumers towards premium [prosumer accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-elite-usb-microphone) and a need for stylish technology that's inherently functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Premium Prosumer Accessories:** The shift towards premium prosumer accessories creates opportunities for stylish and functional technology products. - **Artistic Design in Technology:** Consumers are increasingly drawn to technology products with cleverly artistic touches, such as the 226Hz wavelength-inspired cover on the 'Mike 226' microphone. - **Alien Aesthetics in Technology:** The 'Mike 226' microphone's alien aesthetic taps into the trend of unique and visually striking designs in technology products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Recording and Equipment:** The 'Mike 226' microphone offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the audio recording and equipment industry. - **Technology Accessories:** The trend towards stylish and functional technology products opens up opportunities in the technology accessories industry. - **Design and Fashion:** The fusion of art and technology seen in the 'Mike 226' microphone presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the design and fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Design Condenser Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-cm15.md) - [Naturalistic Mushroom-Shaped Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-bluetooth-microphone.md) - [Handheld Desktop Computer Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-desk-mic.md) - [Wireless Hi-Fi Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktaalik-mic.md) - [Color-Changing Streamer Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axis-streaming-usb-microphone.md) - [Dedicated Desktop Character Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-microphone.md) - [Rotating Indicator Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-bar-microphone.md) - [Stylish Portable Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saramonic-air.md) - [Portable Podcaster Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microphone-concept.md)