I used to cover the can tops with burlap. My wife found a picture online using bands used on canning jars and wire screen. I think the new look is great!

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Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on September 23, 2019 at 6:46am

Very nice!   A more finished look to the end product.  I'd say 'more refined', but it's a damn soup can mic!  I love it!

Comment by Poorness Studios on September 22, 2019 at 9:41am

Oh interesting. So the can is empty and the piezo is on the bottom? That's different. I actually used a ball jar lid and put the piezo on the top. Hmmm. Your method may be better. I agree about the jack making the mic bottom heavy.

Comment by Uncle John on September 22, 2019 at 3:29am
The burlap was good. This is gooder.
Comment by Muddy Creek Guitars on September 22, 2019 at 1:34am
I have a piezo disc inside the can. The only flat surface to put it on is the bottom. That leaves the side for the input jack. It also makes it comfortable to hold. Since the can is very light, the cord coming out the bottom makes the back end feel heavy. This feels a lot better in my opinion.
Comment by Poorness Studios on September 22, 2019 at 12:57am

It looks like you put the jack on the side. I'd like to see some more pics of these. I made a soup can mic a while back and I really like it but looking for ways to improve the design.

https://cigarboxnation.com/video/homemade-soup-can-microphone

Comment by BrianQ. on September 21, 2019 at 11:58am

Mm Mm good.....

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