The Thumper Evolution
Since 1999, Freddie Feldman has constantly improved and evolved The Thumper throat microphone. Here is a look back at the different versions and some of their key features. |
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| Model Number | Year | Description |
| Before The Thumper... | < 1998 | Vocal Percussionists and Beatboxers used a single handheld mic or sometimes two handheld mics, with one placed against the throat. |
| TH10 | 1999 | The Thumper is born! Freddie Feldman created the first Thumper in 1999 out of frustration with trying to use two handheld mics simultaneously. It was completely hand-built. No beltpack. |
| TH20 | 2000 | This is the first time The Thumper was available for purchase. It included a belt-pack and advanced filtering. Collars were hand-made out of lycra-spandex and velcro. Shipped with black Pelican carrying case. Discontinued. |
| TH60 | 2000 | First model with manufactured collar, secured with a plastic clasp. This collar is sometimes referred to as "The German Collar." TH60 shipped with black Pelican carrying case. Discontinued. |
| TH65 | 2002 | Removed mute switch due to popping-noise (Mute LED remained, but unused). Removed frequencyselector switch, due to production limitations (and was deemed unnecessary). Shipped with silver aluminum carrying case. Discontinued. |
| Thumper Lite | 2003 | Added a second concurrent model, The Thumper Lite. This lower-priced, stripped-down model featured a throat mic on the end of a metal strip, that clasped around the neck. Shipped with aluminum carrying case. Discontinued. |
| TH70 | 2006 | Completely redeveloped collar, sometimes referred to as "The Canadian Collar." Removed unused Mute LED. Advanced low-pass filter changed from 8-pole Butterworth Filter to 8-pole Elliptical Filter, for improved frequency and phase response. Streamlined production process and reduced parts cost significantly. Ships with no carrying case. |
