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Today's Unused Emoji
Studio Microphone
“The unused thing knows something the used thing has forgotten: rest.”
Have you ever used this emoji?
Paired Song
Open in Spotify"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen — dramatic, operatic, and slightly over the top. The Studio Microphone deserves nothing less.
🎨Designer Tribute
About the Rarity Score
Studio Microphone scores 79/100 because object emojis compete in a crowded field where most people default to the few they already know, leaving specialized ones buried. Despite being available since 2015 (11 years), it still hasn't broken into common usage — suggesting a lasting visibility problem, not just newness. In the 70s, it sees some real-world usage but still falls far short of the top 200 most-used emojis.
About the Design Hours
We estimate ~8 hours per platform for the Studio Microphone. That's a moderate effort — the work involves achieving precise proportions and a recognizable silhouette so the object is instantly identifiable without a label. It's detailed enough to require real craft but not the most complex emoji out there. Multiply by 6 platforms (each rendering it independently) and you get ~12 afternoons of total design time.
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Fun Fact
Podcasters everywhere ignore this emoji.
All that craft, for an emoji that rarely sees the light of day.