As it happens as soon as I mailed you I pulled it apart and wired a jack up - impatience is a virtue.
It works ok, but I find I have to be right up against the handset for the 'mic' to pick up any sound. Even sitting back just 10mm looses all sound. I can work that out though Im sure.
I guess you just run yours through a mild distirtion setting to get the crazy radio talk sound?
You may wonder at the sudden interest - well Iv just discovered chords, which means in theory I can play songs. Sadly I dont sing well so Im hoping a little distortion can disguise some of my shortcomings - maybe Il talk through the songs rather than sing them!
Just a little Q - did you make your telephone mic, and if so, can you give me any pointers? Is it just a case of pulling the wires out and adding a jack?
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Great, very good sound, I really like this version!!
Cheers Tone
As it happens as soon as I mailed you I pulled it apart and wired a jack up - impatience is a virtue.
It works ok, but I find I have to be right up against the handset for the 'mic' to pick up any sound. Even sitting back just 10mm looses all sound. I can work that out though Im sure.
I guess you just run yours through a mild distirtion setting to get the crazy radio talk sound?
You may wonder at the sudden interest - well Iv just discovered chords, which means in theory I can play songs. Sadly I dont sing well so Im hoping a little distortion can disguise some of my shortcomings - maybe Il talk through the songs rather than sing them!
Cheers
B
Hi mate
Hope all is well
Just a little Q - did you make your telephone mic, and if so, can you give me any pointers? Is it just a case of pulling the wires out and adding a jack?
Cheers
B
Ah yes - I think I recall discussing it with you at the fest now. Such a long time ago!
Maybe Il dig out my old copy of Cubase and start doing a bit. Just need an extra 3 hours in each day!
B
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