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Pricing, space, integration, finishes, delivery, warranty and where the Reverbophone is made, answered plainly.
Updated July 2026
What is a plate reverb?
A plate reverb is a mechanical reverberation device: a large, tensioned steel plate that vibrates when it is excited by sound, producing a dense, natural-sounding decay. It has been a studio reference sound for decades. The Reverbophone is a modern take on the format: instead of driving the plate electrically, it lets the plate vibrate with the acoustic sound already in the room, then captures that vibration with two microphones.
How does the Reverbophone differ from a plate reverb plugin?
A plugin models a plate's behaviour from a fixed impulse response or algorithm, so it applies the same modelled decay to whatever you feed it. The Reverbophone is a microphone, not a model: the room's actual sound moves a real steel plate, and two microphones on the plate capture that movement live, phase-coherent with the source and responsive to the room it was recorded in.
How much does the Reverbophone cost in Australia?
$8,995 inc. GST for the instrument, plus $1,995 inc. GST for the optional Remote Control. Local delivery from $250 (metro Australia) is quoted exactly with your order, and Reverbophone Australia invoices everything as one landed, GST-inclusive total, with AKA Acoustics handling the process.
How much space does it need?
1710 × 936 × 440 mm on its wheels, and 62 kg. It stands on locking castors, rolls into place against a wall, and needs no acoustic isolation of its own, because it is the room's own sound that excites the plate.
What do I need to run it?
Two channels of phantom power (48V) from your preamp, and two spare mic inputs for its stereo XLR output. There is a sweepable high-pass filter from 0 to 200 Hz on board, and the unit runs on standard mic lines, so no special cabling is required.
How loud is it in the room?
Silent. In reverberating-microphone mode the Reverbophone makes no sound of its own. The plate is excited only by the sound already present in the room, and the reverb exists only inside the two microphones capturing it.
What finishes does it come in?
Four standard combinations: Honey Oak or Black Oak frame, paired with a Blond or Black grille. Custom studio-logo branding on the front sign is available as an option.
How long does delivery take?
Each Reverbophone is hand-built in batches in Bollnäs, Sweden. Lead time runs 8 to 12 weeks, confirmed against the live build queue when you enquire.
Is there a warranty?
Yes - 24 months, supported in Australia by AKA Acoustics, with Australian Consumer Law guarantees on top. See Consumer guarantees for the detail.
Can I claim it as a business asset?
Possibly. The Reverbophone’s ex-GST price is $8,177, under the $20,000 ex-GST instant asset write-off threshold that applied to businesses with turnover under $10 million to 30 June 2026. Whether that threshold still applies in the current financial year is a question for your accountant, not this website.
Can I hear one first?
Yes, get in touch to arrange an audition. AKA Acoustics does not run a standing demo showroom yet, so availability depends on the current schedule, ask when you enquire.
Where is it made?
Bollnäs, in Hälsingland, Sweden, by AfterSound. AKA Acoustics supplies and supports it in Australia.
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