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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 Bruce Trappes on March 3, 2013 at 9:32am: You sir, are a workaholic!

Very nice creation Randy :-)

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on March 3, 2013 at 2:36am: Here`s my latest, custom harp mic with Shure brand componets.

Comment by Cornbred on February 17, 2013 at 8:10am: 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

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 21, 2012 at 4:23am

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 19, 2012 at 11:37pm: Gaboon Ebony and Cow Bone, this one has highly detailed carvings

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 18, 2012 at 5:05pm: Bone- Paduak

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 18, 2012 at 5:05pm: Bone- Purpleheart

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 18, 2012 at 5:04pm: Bone- Bocote

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 18, 2012 at 5:04pm: Bone - Ebony

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on September 18, 2012 at 5:03pm: Spectraply harp mic

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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...

Started by Isaac. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Sep 23, 2012. 9 Replies 3 Likes

Adding Componets

Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Sep 2, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes

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