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Follow these microphone tutorials to learn all about microphone with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Build a simple contact microphone for $2, Build a laser microphone, and Make a shake microphone out of a flashlight.

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How to build a simple contact microphone for $2

Build a simple contact microphone for $2

Looking to go electric on the cheap? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to make a contact microphone out of a Piezo Transducer ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 6,014

How to build a laser microphone

Build a laser microphone

Listen to conversations over long distances with a homemade laser listening device. All you'll need is a laser pointer, tripod, old pair of ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by alexkain | Comments 29
Views 88,096

How to make a shake microphone out of a flashlight

Make a shake microphone out of a flashlight

Watch as Kipkay from MAKE Magazine shows you how to make something really cool for a shake microphone, with parts from RadioShack. You'll ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,101

How to build a condenser microphone

Build a condenser microphone

For under $20 in parts, build this condenser microphone yourself at home.

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Curated 2 years ago by alexkain | Comments 0
Views 4,654

How to make a microphone flag

Make a microphone flag

For any of you aspiring to enter the league of Broadcast News, this unique instructional will make your newscast look totally professional ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by stephen | Comments 0
Views 568

How to choose the microphone on a film set with Ty Ford

Choose the microphone on a film set with Ty Ford

Why do you need so many different microphones for your film set? Which ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,697

How to mic a drum kit with a Shure drum microphone kit

Mic a drum kit with a Shure drum microphone kit

Check out this instructional recording video that shows you how to mic ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
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How to pick an appropriate microphone

Pick an appropriate microphone

When you transition from vacation videos and birthdays to something a little more serious, your first frustration will be audio. And if you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 997

How to use different microphones to get different results

Use different microphones to get different results

This is a great video that breaks down the different types of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 848

How to set up a wireless microphone for sound recording

Set up a wireless microphone for sound recording

Check out this film and theater video tutorial on how to set up a ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by dvestore | Comments 0
Views 1,829

How to connect your Rock Band microphone to your PC

Connect your Rock Band microphone to your PC

All you'll need to connect your Rock Band microphone to a personal computer is an empty USB port. This brief, step-by-step tutorial will ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 10,099

How to make an umbrella parabolic microphone

Make an umbrella parabolic microphone

Here's a an easy to make, dollar store DIY spy microphone that lets you listen from afar and bring the sounds up close. From Make Magazine ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 3,403

How to place a microphone

Place a microphone

Another vivid installment of the SA explains microphone directional patterns. Learn to direct cardioid, omnidirectional, and shotgun ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 457

How to properly use wireless microphones

Properly use wireless microphones

One of the best tools for audio systems is a wireless microphone. This video will give you tips on how to use a wireless microphone if ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 725

How to reassemble a Shure SM 57 microphone

Reassemble a Shure SM 57 microphone

This video is a demonstration of how to reassemble a Shure SM 57 microphone. There is no dialogue in this video, so you have to learn by ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by mkammers | Comments 0
Views 364

How to use a microphone in Flash

Use a microphone in Flash

This tutorial will teach you how to make a simple Flash app that uses the microphon using the ActionScript code: m = Microphone.get(); ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by skyd1vers121 | Comments 0
Views 1,303

How to use the vocoder of the Motif XS with a microphone

Use the vocoder of the Motif XS with a microphone

This is an in depth tutorial on how to use the Motif XS vocoder ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,796

How to record sound properly with the right microphone

Record sound properly with the right microphone

Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has ...more

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Curated last month by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 63

How to build a microphone to electrify and amplify anything

Build a microphone to electrify and amplify anything

This instructional video shows how to make a cheap contact microphone ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,617

How to hack a Mr. Microphone into a high tech spy device

Hack a Mr. Microphone into a high tech spy device

Turn the classic 70's wireless toy into a modern high-tech spy device ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Kipkay | Comments 0
Views 8,768

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Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

Who Says Gardening and Hot Dogs Don't Mix?

There, I Fixed It passes along an easy, redneck solution to grilling some dogs. All you need is a rake. Looking for something redneck, but a bit more fun? Look no further, electrocute that hot dog: ...

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Two Girls, One Bike (watch this and weep, all BMX'ers)

Watch your back, Danny MacAskill, these fräuleins sure know how to maneuver a bicycle. Whew! Ladies. Shwesters, in fact. (Sisters). Carla. Henriette. Impressive, impressive cycling. European ...

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