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Creative Applications of Contact Microphones in Sound Design and Music Production

Posted on by Christian
05
Apr

Capturing Unique Sounds for Sound Design Contact microphones open up a world of unique and unconventional sounds that can be used to create truly distinctive soundscapes in your projects. By attaching a contact mic to various objects and materials, you can capture their resonant frequencies and textures, from the delicate tapping of water droplets on […]

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Audio Equipment Guides

Introduction to Piezo Transducers: The Basics of Contact Microphones

Posted on by Christian
05
Apr

Introduction to Piezo Transducers and Contact Mics Piezo transducers, also known as contact microphones, are an essential tool for sound designers, musicians, and audio enthusiasts. These versatile devices capture sound by directly sensing vibrations in the objects they’re attached to, rather than relying on air pressure like traditional microphones. In this blog post, we’ll explore […]

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Audio Accessories and Tools, Audio Equipment Guides, DIY Audio Projects, Uncategorized

Unleashing the Potential of Your DIY Parabolic Microphone: Creative and Practical Applications

Posted on by Christian
05
Apr

Introduction to Parabolic Microphone Applications In the previous blog posts of this series, we’ve covered the basics of parabolic microphones and guided you through the process of building your own. Now it’s time to explore the many creative and practical applications for your DIY parabolic microphone. From capturing the sounds of nature to enhancing audio […]

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Audio Equipment Guides, DIY Audio Projects

An Introduction to DIY Parabolic Microphones: Understanding the Basics

Posted on by Christian
05
Apr

Introduction to Parabolic Microphones Parabolic microphones are highly directional audio recording devices that offer excellent sound quality and focused pickup patterns. Ideal for capturing distant sounds or isolating specific audio sources, parabolic microphones have long been a favorite tool among wildlife recordists, sports broadcasters, and sound designers. In this blog post, we’ll explore the basics […]

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Alternative Sound Sources, Audio Equipment Guides, Creative Soundscapes, DIY Audio Projects

Advanced Audio Hacking: Circuit Bending and Beyond

Posted on by Christian
05
Apr

Introduction to Advanced Audio Hacking So far, we’ve explored the basics of audio hacking and examined some creative examples of repurposed everyday objects. Now, it’s time to delve into the world of advanced audio hacking, where we’ll dive into the fascinating realm of circuit bending and other cutting-edge techniques to create unique soundscapes. Circuit Bending […]

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Audio Accessories and Tools, Audio Equipment Guides, Creative Soundscapes, DIY Audio Projects

Creative Soundscapes: 5 Everyday Objects Turned into Unique Audio Instruments

Posted on by Christian
05
Apr

Introduction to Creative Soundscapes In our previous blog post, we introduced you to the world of audio hacking and the basics of repurposing everyday objects for sound creations. Now, it’s time to take a closer look at some fascinating examples of audio hacking in action. In this post, we’ll explore five everyday objects that have […]

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