Thumper/Pounder Timeline

Model NumberYearDescription
Thumper TH100coming in 2011The DIGITAL Thumper. Completely redesigned the belt-pack (now called BeatPack) from the ground up.
 
Pounder P2coming in 2011The DIGITAL Pounder. Completely redesigned the belt-pack (now called BeatPack) from the ground up.
 
Thumper TH752007Removed the power-switch. Unit turns on automatically whenever the output cable is connected.
 
Thumper TH702006Completely 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.
 
Thumper Lite2003Added 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.
 
Thumper TH652002Removed 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.
 
Pounder P12001Never released in-ear bone conduction microphone for vocal percussion.
 
Thumper TH602000First 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.
 
Thumper TH202000This 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.
 
Thumper TH101999The 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.
 
Before The Thumper...< 1998Vocal Percussionists and Beatboxers used a single handheld mic or sometimes two handheld mics, with one placed against the throat.