http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:26 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/Making-a-speaker-baffle-for-a-guitar-amplifier/
Making a speaker baffle for a guitar amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0L/DVJY/FYYNDL0N/F0LDVJYFYYNDL0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0L/DVJY/FYYNDL0N/F0LDVJYFYYNDL0N.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0L/DVJY/FYYNDL0N/F0LDVJYFYYNDL0N.SMALL.jpg ampRiser How to make a speaker baffle for a guitar amplifier Measuring for the speaker baffle From a select piece of 2' x 2' x 1/2" thick pine plyI measure the section to be cut for the speaker baffle Measuring for the speaker After cutting a section of 1/2" pine ply woodsquare to fit inside the cabine...
By: ampRiser

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:25:19 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?".  ...
By: thegeeke

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/Spotify-Airplay-Boombox-from-a-HK-GoPlay-II/
Spotify & Airplay Boombox from a HK Go+Play II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/D5R9/HFBK97L1/FWRD5R9HFBK97L1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/D5R9/HFBK97L1/FWRD5R9HFBK97L1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/D5R9/HFBK97L1/FWRD5R9HFBK97L1.SMALL.jpg Lydhig By adding a Raspberry Pi (on card computer) in the battery place of the HK Go+Play Boombox you get a very mordern and useful gear!!! You get both a standalone Spotify player controlable  through a webinterface AND an Airplay client for 70-90$!!! Bakground The HK Go+Play has an amasing clear and lou...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:10:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-the-jack-on-a-pair-of-headphones/
Replacing the jack on a pair of headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/9DAI/FW5H3FCH/FKI9DAIFW5H3FCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/9DAI/FW5H3FCH/FKI9DAIFW5H3FCH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/9DAI/FW5H3FCH/FKI9DAIFW5H3FCH.SMALL.jpg faileas Got a pair of perfectly good headphones you need to toss cause the jack is broken? This instructable will show you how to replace the jack Parts and tools Along with the fairly standard soldering iron, a new jack, and such, there's a few other things you'll need. You'll need a box cutter or X-Ac...
By: faileas

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:54:22 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/LAZERZZZZZZ/
LAZERZZZZZZ!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/RRO4/HF23MZHN/FE9RRO4HF23MZHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/RRO4/HF23MZHN/FE9RRO4HF23MZHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/RRO4/HF23MZHN/FE9RRO4HF23MZHN.SMALL.jpg Scre3nface This tutorial is how to make a lazersynth with the FL Studios Harmor preset. 1 First go and select the preset: DEFAULT 2 Next click on this little box and change the volume Envelope to what is shown. 3 Next change the PLUCK nob to about 80% ( same as shown below ) (if you want a much shorte...
By: Scre3nface

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:37:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-LED-Synced-Headphones-from-Scratch/
Wooden LED Synced Headphones from Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/LIKP/HELXKO3Z/FNRLIKPHELXKO3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/LIKP/HELXKO3Z/FNRLIKPHELXKO3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/LIKP/HELXKO3Z/FNRLIKPHELXKO3Z.SMALL.jpg Marker1024 Over the past few months I have been asked by my fellow classmates and friends,"Mark, why are you making headphones?" My response has consistently been, I love music, I want good quality over ear headphones, but I don't want to drop 300+ on name brand headphones. If you know me I will take almost an...
By: Marker1024

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:22:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hi-Fi-WiBAQ-Speakers/
DIY Hi-Fi: WiBAQ Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RPW2/HE07P53H/FSORPW2HE07P53H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RPW2/HE07P53H/FSORPW2HE07P53H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RPW2/HE07P53H/FSORPW2HE07P53H.SMALL.jpg JoeBeau One of the best ways to save some money on your stereo system and still get the best sound is to make your own speakers. There are many directions to go; multiway (using more than one driver per speaker) or single driver, and then there are the cabinet designs: open baffle, ported, horn loaded, seal...
By: JoeBeau

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:48:00 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...
By: Nick.D

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:44:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SPKR-MiK--How-to-make-a-microphone-from-a-speaker/
SPKR MiK: How to make a microphone from a speaker. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FO6/0ME2/F7YPXGTT/FO60ME2F7YPXGTT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO6/0ME2/F7YPXGTT/FO60ME2F7YPXGTT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO6/0ME2/F7YPXGTT/FO60ME2F7YPXGTT.SMALL.jpg Aud1073cH How to make an inexpensive microphone capable of picking up low frequencies that doubles as a speaker and direct box.The large diaphragm of this microphone will pick up more of the low frequencies when recording a kick drum or bass guitar.Sound recording engineers have been using this trick for year...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:20:50 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/Repurpose-A-Tin-To-Be-A-Speaker-Amp-Enclosure/
Repurpose A Tin To Be A Speaker/ Amp Enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/ZC1A/HCJO5G8N/FNRZC1AHCJO5G8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/ZC1A/HCJO5G8N/FNRZC1AHCJO5G8N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/ZC1A/HCJO5G8N/FNRZC1AHCJO5G8N.SMALL.jpg hobby king If you have created or purchased a small MP3 amplifier and need a sweet enclosure for it, a repurposed tin might be just the thing. Follow this instruction to make one of your own. Find The Perfect Tin A perfect tin may have come with cookies or kerosene in it. You may find one on eBay or in a...
By: hobby king

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:44:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Speakers/
Duct Tape Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/H2R9/HCJOGJLA/FGYH2R9HCJOGJLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/H2R9/HCJOGJLA/FGYH2R9HCJOGJLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/H2R9/HCJOGJLA/FGYH2R9HCJOGJLA.SMALL.jpg Peris The Majestic Hi guys, this is my first Instructable and I will show you how to build some efficient speakers with just a little of duct tape and copper wire. I hope you enjoy! (Forgive my bad english, I will try to be as clear as possible) Materials For this instructable you will need: - Insulated copper wir...
By: Peris The Majestic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:09:18 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...
By: ElKinesis

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/How-to-Make-a-Real-Working-Speaker-for-Under-100/
Make a Real Working Speaker for Under $1.00! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Here's how to make a real working paper plate speaker for under $1.00! Watch the Video! $1 Paper Plate Speaker? Back in 2007, YouTube user HouseholdHacker posted a parody video on how to make a High-Def speaker for under a buck. MythBusters took on the challenge and busted it. Although t...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:22:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bringing-new-life-to-an-old-classic-marantz-stereo/
Bringing new life to an old classic marantz stereo receiver with a class D amp board. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/IRW8/HCB8COC1/FZLIRW8HCB8COC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/IRW8/HCB8COC1/FZLIRW8HCB8COC1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/IRW8/HCB8COC1/FZLIRW8HCB8COC1.SMALL.jpg ke4mcl *this instructable takes for granted that you can solder, understand basic electronics, and have fixed electronic gear before.* so you acquired an old stereo receiver but it has issues. there are many things that can go wrong with an old stereo receiver but one of the common issues can be blown out...
By: ke4mcl

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:21:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-BoomBox/
My BoomBox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SMALL.jpg RoeyLeon Hello everyone Have you ever encountered a situation where you went with friends to the beach at night  or maybe some  friend's apartment and he had no  stereo system? It happened to me, and it sucks!  So , i decided to build one !     although it weights 6.5 Kilo , You Grab it with both your  h...
By: RoeyLeon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:35:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Speaker-Car-Head-Unit-Boombox/
5 Speaker Car Head Unit Boombox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/1PAY/HAQ3COVF/FOC1PAYHAQ3COVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/1PAY/HAQ3COVF/FOC1PAYHAQ3COVF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/1PAY/HAQ3COVF/FOC1PAYHAQ3COVF.SMALL.jpg technovative I built this 20+ pound monstrosity in 2005 for my Mother who was working in a noisy industrial environment and needed some audio umph to enjoy her tunes. I had built a couple of boxy rectilinear 80's style portables to wrap old car stereos and speakers in before and wanted to design something more s...
By: technovative

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:53:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hyperbolic-Spoon-iPhone-AmplifierStand/
Hyperbolic Spoon iPhone Amplifier/Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SMALL.jpg Renard_Bleu The speaker on my smartphone is underwhelming; as is yours. I find myself cupping my hand around the base of the phone to provides a slight volume boost in situations with ambient noise. I wondered if it was possible to accomplish a volume boost with a spoon head acting as an amplification dish. The...
By: Renard_Bleu

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:35:44 PST 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...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:40:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ear-bud-case-from-a-contact-lens-case/
Ear bud case from a contact lens case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/O6BW/FR0ZT497/FP6O6BWFR0ZT497.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/O6BW/FR0ZT497/FP6O6BWFR0ZT497.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/O6BW/FR0ZT497/FP6O6BWFR0ZT497.SMALL.jpg mowdish Ear buds are a wonderful way to connect your ears to your mp3 player but they have an awful tendency to turn themselves into knots that only a mathematician could love. Thankfully my wife's terrible vision has provided me a way to avoid those mathematically intriguing knots. Below is a simple way of...
By: mowdish

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:27:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphone-Hybrid-Tube-Amp-SSMH/
Headphone Hybrid Tube Amp (SSMH) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/CUHC/HAQ3B4LX/FCLCUHCHAQ3B4LX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/CUHC/HAQ3B4LX/FCLCUHCHAQ3B4LX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/CUHC/HAQ3B4LX/FCLCUHCHAQ3B4LX.SMALL.jpg eh1080 For audiophiles and DIY hobbyists, this amp is the mecca of affordable bang for buck audio awesomeness. This amp can be built for dirt-cheap with great results. Don’t get me wrong, there are better amps out there that are more fine tuned to you and your listening style, but it comes with a very heft...
By: eh1080

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 18:12:24 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...
By: Meeknok

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/Wood-Headphones-using-123D-Catch-SolidWorks-Sh/
Wood Headphones using 123D Catch + SolidWorks + ShopBot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/UV2A/HAQ37CPE/FH5UV2AHAQ37CPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/UV2A/HAQ37CPE/FH5UV2AHAQ37CPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/UV2A/HAQ37CPE/FH5UV2AHAQ37CPE.SMALL.jpg damonite Wood has been know to have a great warm tonal quality for music. It only makes sense then to craft a pair of headphones from wood. This tutorial illustrates how to create a pair of functioning headphones from wood. I used: Software: -an iPad with Autodesk 123D Catch software to capture my head pr...
By: damonite

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:04:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Head-into-Cardboard-Speakers-Using-123D-/
Turn Your Head into Cardboard Speakers Using 123D Catch + MeshMixer + 123D Make + Laser Cutter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/B5XS/HA4LG10Y/FWNB5XSHA4LG10Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/B5XS/HA4LG10Y/FWNB5XSHA4LG10Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/B5XS/HA4LG10Y/FWNB5XSHA4LG10Y.SMALL.jpg damonite Just in time for the holiday season! Speakers of your head are the perfect gift for mom. This tutorial illustrates how to create cardboard speakers of your head. I used: -an iPad with Autodesk 123D Catch software to scan the image into CAD (free download)      *you may use a digital camera & Autod...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:00:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nixie-Tube-Music-Visualizer/
Nixie Tube Music Visualizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F29/ADT2/GJQEKAG7/F29ADT2GJQEKAG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F29/ADT2/GJQEKAG7/F29ADT2GJQEKAG7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F29/ADT2/GJQEKAG7/F29ADT2GJQEKAG7.SMALL.jpg Senator Penguin A hypnotizing music visualizer inspired by those little bars in the top of iTunes. Fourteen Russian IN-13 Nixie bargraph tubes are used as the display. The length that each nixie tube lights up represents the volume of a certain frequency in the music, 7 different bands for both the left and right ...
By: Senator Penguin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:36:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Embroidered-Fabric-Speaker/
Embroidered Fabric Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/7Q99/H9T4QY4E/FBW7Q99H9T4QY4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/7Q99/H9T4QY4E/FBW7Q99H9T4QY4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/7Q99/H9T4QY4E/FBW7Q99H9T4QY4E.SMALL.jpg Plusea Embroider highly conductive thread to make a fabric speaker coil. Then run an amplified sound source through it and hold a magnet close to hear it play. Sewing the coil takes longer than you might think! Here some videos of what the speaker sounds like: Here some links to furt...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:14:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Zeta-Reticuli-MIDI-controlled-10-band-EQ-and-mult-1/
Zeta Reticuli: MIDI controlled 10-band EQ and multiple external effect interface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/HZIN/H9T4QAWK/FD9HZINH9T4QAWK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/HZIN/H9T4QAWK/FD9HZINH9T4QAWK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/HZIN/H9T4QAWK/FD9HZINH9T4QAWK.SMALL.jpg RedBinary (Please vote in the upper right-hand corner!) Approximately half my lifetime (20 years) ago I used to have literally drillions & drillions of ideas that I still feel aren’t a complete waste of time. One of these brilliant ideas was to be able to control a guitar wah pedal from my computer. At the t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:38:42 PST 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-Music-Controlled-Christmas-Lights/
Make Music Controlled Christmas Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif gigafide Make music controlled Christmas lights for very cheap. This uses very basic parts. This idea was not originated by me. It is a derivative of Rybitski's design located herehere. Parts List -Old Speakers-Solid State Relay (buy at DigiKey.com)buy at DigiKey.com)-Excess power cord taken from some ol...
By: gigafide

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:41:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Add-Custom-Ringtones-to-a-Wireless-Doorbell/
How to Add Custom Ringtones to a Wireless Doorbell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/47WE/H994IGX8/FVA47WEH994IGX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/47WE/H994IGX8/FVA47WEH994IGX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/47WE/H994IGX8/FVA47WEH994IGX8.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos Most doorbells just make a simple generic tone. But I thought that it would be fun to modify a door bell so that it has a customizable ringtone. That way you can set it to play music or custom greetings. You could make it to scream on Halloween and play carols at Christmas. So in this project, I a...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:10:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-70s-Style-Headphone-Bluetooth-Modification/
DIY 70's Style Headphone Bluetooth Modification - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/M5TJ/H994XKAH/F9RM5TJH994XKAH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/M5TJ/H994XKAH/F9RM5TJH994XKAH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/M5TJ/H994XKAH/F9RM5TJH994XKAH.SMALL.jpg andrewwayneisbored I had picked up these Sound Design headphones at a flea market a number of years back for a few dollars.  When I tried them one of the speakers would cut out, sort of a disappointment, but nothing that couldn't be fixed.  I figured they would be used for some project eventually.  I liked the design ...
By: andrewwayneisbored

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:32:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-IEMs-w-hollow-shells/
DIY IEMs (w/ hollow shells) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/C7BS/H994T1ZX/FSEC7BSH994T1ZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/C7BS/H994T1ZX/FSEC7BSH994T1ZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/C7BS/H994T1ZX/FSEC7BSH994T1ZX.SMALL.jpg marozie In my previous 'Ible I explained how to make your own in ear monitors (IEMs). I'm not going to cover all the background information here that I did there, so if you want some more background should check that one out before proceeding. But Following the methods outlined there, the result is a solid,...
By: marozie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 13:51:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-HiFi-Amplifier-2x30w-Class-AB-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/IDTX/H8QEWX2L/FSEIDTXH8QEWX2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/IDTX/H8QEWX2L/FSEIDTXH8QEWX2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/IDTX/H8QEWX2L/FSEIDTXH8QEWX2L.SMALL.jpg ASCAS I've made a portable amplifier that uses a TDA7394 as its main IC chip. It's a Class-T amplifier look alike. There's also a hidden (internal) tone control circuit built with it. I posted it to inspire most of the people who asks me about making a "Class-T" amplifier, so I thought of making a Class A...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:18:08 PDT 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/Boomcase-Mimic/
Boomcase Mimic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/PMCB/H8I45EDN/F1FPMCBH8I45EDN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/PMCB/H8I45EDN/F1FPMCBH8I45EDN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/PMCB/H8I45EDN/F1FPMCBH8I45EDN.SMALL.jpg jm31181 Hey everyone.  I just wanted to share my version of the popular Boomcase.  I didn't want to drop over 500 dollars for one so I made my own.  Materials cost me about 50 bucks, and labor was two weeks, mainly waiting for parts to arrive. Majority of the items are reused from a thrift store or I harnes...
By: jm31181

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:24:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-In-Ear-Monitors/
DIY In Ear Monitors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/D8ZK/H7997S5P/FN8D8ZKH7997S5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/D8ZK/H7997S5P/FN8D8ZKH7997S5P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/D8ZK/H7997S5P/FN8D8ZKH7997S5P.SMALL.jpg marozie In ear monitors, also called musicians monitors, are canalphones used to listen to music (or with respect to musicians, to hear custom mixes of vocals/instrumentation during live music performances or while recording music in a studio). They are custom fitted to the users' ears to provide superior c...
By: marozie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:22:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Voltage-Controlable-Atari-Punk-Console/
Voltage Controlable Atari Punk Console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/CVUN/H742YNE6/F6GCVUNH742YNE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/CVUN/H742YNE6/F6GCVUNH742YNE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/CVUN/H742YNE6/F6GCVUNH742YNE6.SMALL.jpg janw A while ago, I decided that I wanted to build an analog modular synth. After doing some research, I found out that I didn't know all that much about analog audio electronics at all. So the best thing to do was to start from the very beginning and to build all kinds of simple oscillating circuits to ...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:58:23 PDT 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/Audio-Delay-Module/
Audio Delay Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/SSJ9/H673DUAC/FXLSSJ9H673DUAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/SSJ9/H673DUAC/FXLSSJ9H673DUAC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/SSJ9/H673DUAC/FXLSSJ9H673DUAC.SMALL.jpg LargeMouthBass This project shows you how to make a unit which can produce a delay of up to 8 seconds on an input audio signal. The circuit outputs a delayed version of an input audio signal. Depending on the amount of memory implemented and the sampling rate selected, it can store from 3 seconds to 8 seconds of ...
By: LargeMouthBass

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:03:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Retro-Hi-Fi-Speaker/
Portable Retro Hi-Fi Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/LCMD/H5ECNFNR/FQPLCMDH5ECNFNR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/LCMD/H5ECNFNR/FQPLCMDH5ECNFNR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/LCMD/H5ECNFNR/FQPLCMDH5ECNFNR.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 NOTICE: The electronics for this project are now available as a kit from Jameco electronics!  Includes a blank PCB and all components/connectors required to build this project.  DISCLAIMER:  Batteries can be dangerous.  They can deliver high current if shorted out and start fires.  If they are impr...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:14:52 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/How-to-make-super-neat-and-easy-custom-fit-earbuds/
How to make super-neat and easy custom-fit earbuds / in-ear monitors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/VEVS/H4AGJLX3/FF2VEVSH4AGJLX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/VEVS/H4AGJLX3/FF2VEVSH4AGJLX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/VEVS/H4AGJLX3/FF2VEVSH4AGJLX3.SMALL.jpg projectsugru Tom had a brainwave recently and devised a very clever way to customise his earbuds using sugru and created a perfect cast of the inside of his ear. BENEFITS: Create the perfect fit for your earbuds Reduce background noise and deliver more bass and treble As the shape of the buds are custom, they a...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:22:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-Corsair-SP2200-Crackling/
Fixing Corsair SP2200 Crackling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/FXN8/H540674R/FK6FXN8H540674R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/FXN8/H540674R/FK6FXN8H540674R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/FXN8/H540674R/FK6FXN8H540674R.SMALL.jpg Michael Chen The corsair SP2200 are great speakers, but they have some sort of factory defect in which the left speakers start to exhibit a crackle after some time. I decided to open mine and check what was causing it. Please vote for me in the Fix & Improvement contest. ***************************************...
By: Michael Chen

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