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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
#3 / coffee can mic with suspension mount - using a 2 x 3 1/2 inch speaker as the "mic"#2 / bud light "tall boy"" beer can mic with standard mount - using a 20mm piezo as the "mic"#1 / milwaukee's best beer can mic with standard mount - using a 1 1/4 inch headphone speaker as the "mic"videos & or sound samples are on my page if you wanna check out how they sound
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Homemade Microphone - Housing
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Kevin Keating Oct 23, 2019. 4 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
Old Telephone Bullet Mic
Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Blind Lemon Cello May 13, 2016. 1 Reply 1 Like
Hey Guys,I know there hasn't been a lot happening in this group, but hopefully someone will chime in to answer my question...I have this old phone receiver and want to make a couple of harmonica…Continue
Elements
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by PKB Oct 25, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Thought i would start this discussion on the different tyope of elements that can be used in a harp mic. My first one [ one so far ] i used an old rotary telephone element. Rather large at 2" round…Continue
Harmonica Mics...
Started by Isaac. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Sep 23, 2012. 9 Replies 3 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
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Comment by Dion Bilalis on September 9, 2012 at 1:10am
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the Skull mic is a pure beauty Randy!!!
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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 8, 2012 at 4:52am
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All bone compact harp mic
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Rosewood and cow bone...the skull harp mic
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Comment by Bruce Trappes on August 26, 2012 at 10:29am
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Geez Randy, that would give me a headache just working out the design and spacing. Nice build!
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Mojobone Works...Bone Harp Mic....carved cow bone and exotic paduak, use an old rotary telephone element for the mic...sounds great!
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Took me better part of 2 days just to carve the housing
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Comment by Ice Bob on December 22, 2011 at 4:29pm
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i love this one its real nasty telephono mic i used on nutbush city limithttp://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/nutbush-city-limit-cover-by-ice-bob
the shure desk mic is preaty clean on somedays never come soundinghttp://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/someday-never-comes-coverd-by-ice-bob
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i like the 1/4 inch mono jacks so i can plug it into a guitar amp
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Discussion Forum
Homemade Microphone - Housing
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Kevin Keating Oct 23, 2019. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Old Telephone Bullet Mic
Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Blind Lemon Cello May 13, 2016. 1 Reply 1 Like
Elements
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by PKB Oct 25, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Harmonica Mics...
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Adding Componets
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