http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 11:01:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Record/
Laser Cut Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei A few months back, I wrote about how I used a 3D printer to transform any mp3 into a physical record.  Though all the documentation for that project is available here, and the 3D models could potentially be printed through an online fabrication service, I knew that the barrier to entry for norma...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 23:49:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-phase-your-speakers/
How to phase your speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/X62R/GT5JYDT4/F2FX62RGT5JYDT4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/X62R/GT5JYDT4/F2FX62RGT5JYDT4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/X62R/GT5JYDT4/F2FX62RGT5JYDT4.SMALL.jpg thegeeke In this instructable I will cover phasing of speakers.  This is designed to be just a introduction to phasing, some phasing techniques are very advanced, however, I will show you what I think is the easiest way to think about phasing. What is phasing? Many people might ask: "What is phasing?".  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2011 07:52:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
Rotary Phone iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins I have always loved re-purposing one thing into another. This instructable will show pictures of my completed iPod dock with commentary on how I put it together. I apologize that I didn't take pictures through the whole process. I was just too excited about the project. Parts Needed Parts needed:...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-A-Stereo-Tube-Amp/
Building A Stereo Tube Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/KGZJ/FINOAOT9/FYSKGZJFINOAOT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/KGZJ/FINOAOT9/FYSKGZJFINOAOT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/KGZJ/FINOAOT9/FYSKGZJFINOAOT9.SMALL.jpg thobson Ever wanted to build a highly dangerous, inefficient, yet awesomely retro piece of electronics? Well, I have. That's pretty much what a tube amp is. Vacuum tubes are old electronic components that act like transistors, controlling a lot of current with a little current. You usually hear about tubes ...
By: thobson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:56:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Headphone-Cable-Removable/
Make Your Headphone Cable Removable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/PVAH/GQ5QBW8D/FSRPVAHGQ5QBW8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/PVAH/GQ5QBW8D/FSRPVAHGQ5QBW8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/PVAH/GQ5QBW8D/FSRPVAHGQ5QBW8D.SMALL.jpg Nick.D The cables on my headphones were beginning to fray near the ear pieces. I had pulled too tightly on my headphones so many times that the plastic wrap around the cable was beginning to break apart! To fix this I decided to install headphone jacks on each earpiece. This not only fixed the breaking ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:44:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SMALL.jpg TheGreatS For a while now I have wanted to make an audio amplifier, but I haven't really had any good opportunities or means to the end. When I found out about the Mono Audio Amp Breakout from Sparkfun, I started to get exited. Its perfect for what I wanted. It's effective and soldering in the right wire is n...
By: TheGreatS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-18in-35mm-stereo-audio-switch-/
How to build a 1/8in. (3.5mm) stereo audio switch with Legos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/NIM4/HCJNWKHQ/F4DNIM4HCJNWKHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/NIM4/HCJNWKHQ/F4DNIM4HCJNWKHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/NIM4/HCJNWKHQ/F4DNIM4HCJNWKHQ.SMALL.jpg ElKinesis I came up with this idea when I was setting up my new computer.  I have two computers, and I wanted to run the audio into one set of speakers.  My first thought was to just buy a simple 2 female to 1 female 'Y' connector, but that apparently can cause problems if both sources are playing at the same...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:48:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-very-cheap-homemade-pop-filter/
How to make a very cheap homemade pop filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/YABC/FEQ4B2RZ/FS0YABCFEQ4B2RZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/YABC/FEQ4B2RZ/FS0YABCFEQ4B2RZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/YABC/FEQ4B2RZ/FS0YABCFEQ4B2RZ.SMALL.jpg xamox This is a very quick and easy way to make a homemade popfilter for recording vocals. "A pop filter or pop shield is an anti-pop noise protection filter for microphones, typically used in a recording studio. It serves to reduce popping and hissing sounds in recorded speech and singing. It can also p...
By: xamox

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:58:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-AV-to-auxiliary-audio-cable/
Retro A/V to auxiliary audio cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/UCVK/HBUZGTIK/FLXUCVKHBUZGTIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/UCVK/HBUZGTIK/FLXUCVKHBUZGTIK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/UCVK/HBUZGTIK/FLXUCVKHBUZGTIK.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist I created this cable to serve a very specific function - to connect an MP3 player to a car radio that came with an A/V port rather than an auxiliary audio port. This process is almost identical to my Retro stereo patch cable, the only difference being this has an a/v plug at one end. My wife and I ...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:59:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-GuitarAudio-Amplifier/
Miniature Guitar/Audio Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/ZMI4/HBUZEOE2/FNZZMI4HBUZEOE2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/ZMI4/HBUZEOE2/FNZZMI4HBUZEOE2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/ZMI4/HBUZEOE2/FNZZMI4HBUZEOE2.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian I wanted a small yet robust amp for practicing while I travel. I wanted something that would fit in my pocket yet still be loud enough to hear. Presented here is a amplifier based upon the LM386 Audio Amplifier. There is a standard circuit in the data sheet that is an excellent place to start. Ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:40:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Custom-Fit-Earphones/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SMALL.jpg Meeknok This project enables you to make your own custom earphones the easy way. No drilling or delicate work required.  This is based on MDHGuys "Custom Fit Earbuds" , iLovegm's "Making a custom in-ear monitor"  and mikey77's "How to make your own Sugru alternative" .  Having tried the other tutorials on...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:10:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MP3-to-MIDI-Windows-only/
MP3 to MIDI (Windows only) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/0IHC/FBVHEUFX/FLC0IHCFBVHEUFX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/0IHC/FBVHEUFX/FLC0IHCFBVHEUFX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/0IHC/FBVHEUFX/FLC0IHCFBVHEUFX.SMALL.jpg jdlink This is a demo for converting an MP3 to MIDI. BUT a big disclaimer...this worked for me with 1 instrument. I recorded live piano music into a digi-recorder. Then processed the MP3. This process is a handy way to transcribe music (see limitations). This Instructable requires that you install two fr...
By: jdlink

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:30:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-Subwoofers-in-a-Car/
Installing Subwoofers in a Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/27IO/FVO9MGOU/F9L27IOFVO9MGOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/27IO/FVO9MGOU/F9L27IOFVO9MGOU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/27IO/FVO9MGOU/F9L27IOFVO9MGOU.SMALL.jpg bmlbytes In this instructable, I will show you the whole process of installing an amplified subwoofer into a car. After you have your subwoofer system set up, you will hear much better sound from your stereo.This process will work with most stock stereos, and all aftermarket stereos. It can be modified to wo...
By: bmlbytes

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:12:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/KeySampler/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/BCG4/H9T4PY3R/FSCBCG4H9T4PY3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/BCG4/H9T4PY3R/FSCBCG4H9T4PY3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/BCG4/H9T4PY3R/FSCBCG4H9T4PY3R.SMALL.jpg Internep This instrument was build using  an Arduino Uno and some  hardware components ( rotary encoder, potentiometer and  simple iron bolts). The software running the actual audio and video is a Pure Data / GEM patch. Additionaly Echonest API was used to do the sample cutup. You can send any mp4 file to it...
By: Internep

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:02:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Simple-Audio-Amplifier/
Make a Simple Audio Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/TFGO/FCHYO5K6/F3JTFGOFCHYO5K6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/TFGO/FCHYO5K6/F3JTFGOFCHYO5K6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/TFGO/FCHYO5K6/F3JTFGOFCHYO5K6.SMALL.jpg zabi_rauf It is my first instructable.Lets see how to make an audio amplifier which you can use with any of your musical instruments like guitar,piano and with ipod and other devices.So Lets begin the journey.... Disclaimer: If following this guide anything damages i shall not be held responsible.Do it at y...
By: zabi_rauf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:10:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Send-and-Receive-MIDI-with-Arduino/
Send and Receive MIDI with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/CP3H/H67NSGMT/F2VCP3HH67NSGMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/CP3H/H67NSGMT/F2VCP3HH67NSGMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/CP3H/H67NSGMT/F2VCP3HH67NSGMT.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei This instructable will show you how to use an Arduino to send and receive a variety of MIDI messages so you can start building your own MIDI controllers and instruments.  First I'll talk a little bit about MIDI protocol, if you're just looking for sample code skip ahead to steps 5-9. If you know ab...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:34:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backlit-14-Audio-Jacks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/60JZ/H5JVXF8B/F9260JZH5JVXF8B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/60JZ/H5JVXF8B/F9260JZH5JVXF8B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/60JZ/H5JVXF8B/F9260JZH5JVXF8B.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Add an extra touch to your audio projects by backlighting the 1/4" audio jacks with LEDs.  Here are the parts you'll need: 1/4" stereo jack Radioshack 274-141 or Radioshack 274-312 LED, I used Radioshack 276-017 1/4 watt current limiting resistor- you'll calculate the correct value for your LED 22...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 12:37:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Instrument/
Electronic Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/RZF3/H3W56FMT/FKFRZF3H3W56FMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/RZF3/H3W56FMT/FKFRZF3H3W56FMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/RZF3/H3W56FMT/FKFRZF3H3W56FMT.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei This electronic instrument allows you to sequence and loop audio and MIDI data.  Most of the time I use it to sequence drum samples so I can play around with different beats and rhythms.  The really great thing about this instrument is that it is very portable, it fits in your hands easily, runs off...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 10:13:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-stereo-microphone-for-15/
Make a stereo microphone for $15 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DDMK/H0KL4FDQ/FWGDDMKH0KL4FDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DDMK/H0KL4FDQ/FWGDDMKH0KL4FDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DDMK/H0KL4FDQ/FWGDDMKH0KL4FDQ.SMALL.jpg Snaffle J. Bean How to make a decent sounding stereo microphone for $15. This is useful for recording ambient sound, or using with a video camera that has a microphone input. Example of the sound quality you can get out of this: What you'll need 1 Female RCA to Male 3.5mm Cable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/pro...
By: Snaffle J. Bean

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 17:44:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-DIY-2500-Soundproof-HiFi-Headphones/
DIY - $25.00 Soundproof HiFi Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SMALL.jpg dsjackson1 Mowing, chainsawing, jack-hammering, running compressors, etc.  Wouldn't it be nice if you could listen to music or podcasts while you're doing these loud tasks?  Want to actually hear your iPod? This DIY article will show you step-by-step how to construct completely soundproof, high fidelity headp...
By: dsjackson1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:25:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Heinekamp/
Heinekamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SMALL.jpg Gepetto Father Hi, folks! In my first Instructable i will show you a guitar amp i've done using the stylish Heineken draught keg as enclosure and give you the directions to do the same with your choice of keg. Sometimes you'll notice in the photos that something looks like it's been done before, some parts will b...
By: Gepetto Father

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:26:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/umbrelAudio-Sound-Dome-Umbrella/
umbrelAudio: Sound Dome Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! aka the Dome of Silence, umbrelAmp, Decibrella, and Uni-Directional Umbrella Speaker Hey Instructabrarians! Well it's the start of the rainy season again in Vancouver, ugh, which means I get to bust out my brand new, globular Dome Umbrella!  I absolutely love umbrellas (they're awesome! They make ...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:25:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/9V-battery-case-for-projects/
9V battery case for projects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/07VU/GD2JC4P7/FZB07VUGD2JC4P7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/07VU/GD2JC4P7/FZB07VUGD2JC4P7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/07VU/GD2JC4P7/FZB07VUGD2JC4P7.SMALL.jpg neelandan An audio amplifier, for use between a pair of speakers and the line out socket of a computer, is fitted into the case of a PP3 (9V) battery. The amplifier works on 12 Volts which may be tapped from inside the computer. A socket is fitted for connecting the speakers, and the input is fed in by a cab...
By: neelandan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:49:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Headphones/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/RSDP/GC4G4PDR/FJERSDPGC4G4PDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/RSDP/GC4G4PDR/FJERSDPGC4G4PDR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/RSDP/GC4G4PDR/FJERSDPGC4G4PDR.SMALL.jpg =D I decided to combine the two things that I love most: music and LEGO. This whole project took me about a month and a half, very on and off. I'm quite pleased with how the headphones turned out in the end, as they are sturdy enough to be tossed around in a bag. My favourite part is that I can take it...
By: =D

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:39:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Voice-Modulator/
Robot Voice Modulator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/QEV4/FVMV5XXN/FLEQEV4FVMV5XXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/QEV4/FVMV5XXN/FLEQEV4FVMV5XXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/QEV4/FVMV5XXN/FLEQEV4FVMV5XXN.SMALL.jpg randofo This is a simple to build device that converts your own human voice into a superior robot voice. It also includes a number of sweet features like an audio-in jack so that you can plug in all of your favorite instruments, microphones and music players, a vibrato mode and awesome pitch shifting button...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2009 22:56:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-18-Stereo-Mixer/
Altoids Tin 1/8" Stereo Mixer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/WD25/G8QJREAV/FFNWD25G8QJREAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/WD25/G8QJREAV/FFNWD25G8QJREAV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/WD25/G8QJREAV/FFNWD25G8QJREAV.SMALL.jpg richfiddler11 My car stereo has only one 'Aux' input, but I have several gadgets that I like to hear on a trip without swapping cables: MP3 Player, talking GPS, Blackberry, XM player, Kindle, etc. I couldn't find a commercial solution, so I came up with this little passive audio mixer that takes 1/8" headphone o...
By: richfiddler11

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