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thought about how i was using modern mics and effects, mainly distortion and reverb, to record with and it seemed the next step to me was hand built microphones to record with -
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a few of my first mic builds
Discussion Forum
Homemade Microphone - Housing
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Cornbred Feb 19. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What do most use for the mic housing, i`ve seen everything from phones, wood and cans. I use bone only because i have an unlimited amount and it`s already hollowed out. Plus it makes a killer lookin…Continue
Harmonica Mics...
Started by Isaac. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Sep 23, 2012. 9 Replies 2 Likes
Hi all! I build harp mics for fun and, occasionally, to do a bit of bartering/trading with folks for other gear. Some time ago, I wrote an instructable on how to make a fully DIY bullet mic. Check it…Continue
Adding Componets
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Sep 2, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I saw on some of the harp mic`s there`s volume pots and toggle switches. Whats the avantage or disavantage of using them. I`m thinking of trying a volume pot on my second harp mic that i`m making…Continue
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Comment by colin mcgrath on March 12, 2013 at 3:32pm -
has anyone made a mic from a cb piece?
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Comment by Cigarbox Triplestrings on March 3, 2013 at 3:32pm -
You sir, are a workaholic!
Very nice creation Randy :-)
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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on March 3, 2013 at 8:36am -
Here`s my latest, custom harp mic with Shure brand componets.
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Comment by Cornbred on February 17, 2013 at 2:10pm -
thought i would share this little mic i made a while ago.made from a broken tire pressure gauge.it has a condenser element and louvers from a soffit vent
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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 21, 2012 at 11:23am
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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 20, 2012 at 6:37am
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Gaboon Ebony and Cow Bone, this one has highly detailed carvings
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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 19, 2012 at 12:05am
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Bone- Paduak
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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 19, 2012 at 12:05am
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Bone- Purpleheart
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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 19, 2012 at 12:04am
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Bone- Bocote
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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 19, 2012 at 12:04am
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Bone - Ebony
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