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how to make a direct mic to speaker setup?

I am trying to run a microphone directly to a speaker and I am having some troubles with how to integrate battery or 12v DC power into it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Aug 11, 2009. 9:31 AMrickharris says:
The only way to get a microphone to li9nk direct to a speaker (and only headphones at that) is to use a carbon mike. You need an amplifier of some kind
Aug 11, 2009. 12:45 AMXOIIO says:
well, there is a device called the "spy ear" that you can get at dollar stores. It has a mic, batteries and amp circuit along with a headphone jack. Just buy one and hook it up to done speakers. Or buy a megaphone (that's what I did)
Aug 10, 2009. 11:51 PMlemonie says:
Do have a look at amplifiers - this'll be where you're having trouble.

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Aug 10, 2009. 11:18 PMsteveastrouk says:
Haven't you got an amplifier too ?

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