Instructables: exploring - technology - Audio http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 02:08:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to record audio from your computer using Quicktime. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-record-audio-from-your-computer-using-Quick-2/
How to record audio from your computer using Quicktime. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/S1YO/HH11QKXQ/FZ3S1YOHH11QKXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/S1YO/HH11QKXQ/FZ3S1YOHH11QKXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/S1YO/HH11QKXQ/FZ3S1YOHH11QKXQ.SMALL.jpg nhtexan The way they are now, Apple computers will not let you record your computer audio with any of their built in programs. Most programs that will let you record system audio can be pretty expensive. This is a problem for most people that need a cheap way to record system audio for whatever reason, such...
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Wed, 22 May 2013 16:19:21 PDT
3D Printed Sound Bites http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Sound-Bites/
3D Printed Sound Bites - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/VLXR/HGU2L7IW/F0MVLXRHGU2L7IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/VLXR/HGU2L7IW/F0MVLXRHGU2L7IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/VLXR/HGU2L7IW/F0MVLXRHGU2L7IW.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei After I posted my 3D printed record project, I received an interesting comment from Instructables author rimar2000.  He described an idea he's had for a while about a strip of material that has audio information encoded on it so that it can be played back by quickly sliding a fingernail, credit card...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 00:26:44 PDT
Tissue Box Guitar - Light Strings http://www.instructables.com/id/Tissue-Box-Guitar-Light-Strings/
Tissue Box Guitar - Light Strings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/RXYG/HGU2E0R0/FL1RXYGHGU2E0R0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/RXYG/HGU2E0R0/FL1RXYGHGU2E0R0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/RXYG/HGU2E0R0/FL1RXYGHGU2E0R0.SMALL.jpg samersh the idea of anything can be an instrumental music has been always in my mind so i made a wooden tissue box that i installed inside it a guitar of light strings  Video: equipments: 1 x Arduino Uno 1 x Adafruit Wave Shield  1 x Servo 6 x LDR 12 x 1k Resistors 6 x LED WIRES Building...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:16:18 PDT
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a Wireless Portable Bluetooth Audio System A2DP http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Raspberry-Pi-into-a-Portable-Bluetooth-A/
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a Wireless Portable Bluetooth Audio System A2DP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/PGTM/HGH6K4FN/FTXPGTMHGH6K4FN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/PGTM/HGH6K4FN/FTXPGTMHGH6K4FN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/PGTM/HGH6K4FN/FTXPGTMHGH6K4FN.SMALL.jpg dantheman_213 Howdy folks! I had the idea of turning my Raspberry Pi into something like the Beats By Dre portable audio system found here: http://www.beatsbydre.com/speakers/beatbox-portable-usb/beatbox-portable-usb,default,pd.html It’s a cool product, don’t get me wrong, but I’m not really down to pay $400+ ta...
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Sun, 12 May 2013 12:46:47 PDT
Beginner Pure Data Tutorial: Basic Synth http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginner-Pure-Data-Tutorial-Basic-Synth/
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Sun, 12 May 2013 02:03:04 PDT
Arduino Waveform Generator Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Waveform-Generator-Shield/
Arduino Waveform Generator Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Waveform generators (also called function generators) are useful for testing and debugging circuits. They can be used to test the frequency response of electronic components like op amps and sensors or to characterize and troubleshoot audio effects boxes and pedals. This waveform generator shield is...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 14:23:00 PDT
Laser Cut Record 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

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Sun, 5 May 2013 23:49:25 PDT
Convert your Turtle Beach X4/X41 Headset from AAA batteries to AA batteries http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-your-Turtle-Beach-X4X41-Headset-from-AAA-/
Convert your Turtle Beach X4/X41 Headset from AAA batteries to AA batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/KFJ2/HFSHFKV9/FF7KFJ2HFSHFKV9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/KFJ2/HFSHFKV9/FF7KFJ2HFSHFKV9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/KFJ2/HFSHFKV9/FF7KFJ2HFSHFKV9.SMALL.jpg MasamuneX   Imagine this, you and your squad mates are Oscar Mike, to disable a destructive device. You reach your target area and you see your objective across an expansive field. You cautiously approach the site, you can hear the insects calling to one another,  the grass rustle as it sways to the rhythm of...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:33:42 PDT
Rotary Phone iPod Dock 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:...
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT
How to make a fancy Slide show http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-fancy-Slide-show/
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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:54:56 PDT
How To Make A Slide Show http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Slide-Show/
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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:47:43 PDT
Passive Audio Mixer w/ Channel Volume Control http://www.instructables.com/id/Passive-Audio-Mixer-w-Channel-Volume-Control/
Passive Audio Mixer w/ Channel Volume Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/ZG8P/HFSHEG6D/FK1ZG8PHFSHEG6D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/ZG8P/HFSHEG6D/FK1ZG8PHFSHEG6D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/ZG8P/HFSHEG6D/FK1ZG8PHFSHEG6D.SMALL.jpg nighthawk454 This Audio Mixer mixes multiple audio inputs to a single audio output, with knobs to control the volume of each channel. My particular build features 4 stereo RCA inputs mixed to 1 stereo RCA output. You could easily alter this design to any combination of jacks that you need.  This mixer is passi...
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:42:43 PDT
Set/Scene Setup Record Sheet http://www.instructables.com/id/SetScene-Setup-Record-Sheet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/XFAY/HFD11O4C/FABXFAYHFD11O4C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/XFAY/HFD11O4C/FABXFAYHFD11O4C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/XFAY/HFD11O4C/FABXFAYHFD11O4C.SMALL.jpg spooledup7 While preparing for my upcoming video bio I realized I needed to think beyond the shoot and factor in a safe guard for resetting my scene should I need to reshoot as well as documenting my settings for reference. I am not a professional videographer - purely an ambitious enthusiast at best - and so ...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:42:23 PDT
Airport Express Speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/Airport-Express-Speaker/
Airport Express Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/V86Q/HFD185DO/F5SV86QHFD185DO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/V86Q/HFD185DO/F5SV86QHFD185DO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/V86Q/HFD185DO/F5SV86QHFD185DO.SMALL.jpg fwonkas A few years ago my sister-in-law bought a house. She gave us a tour, and when we got to the basement I noticed a neat old speaker hanging from the wall that the previous owner had left behind. She let me have it and I threw together a fun little project. I had an old Airport Express that I wasn't us...
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:04:22 PDT
Building a Three Channel EQ on a Breadboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Three-Channel-EQ-on-a-Breadboard/
Building a Three Channel EQ on a Breadboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/DETM/HF23XD1X/FDHDETMHF23XD1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/DETM/HF23XD1X/FDHDETMHF23XD1X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/DETM/HF23XD1X/FDHDETMHF23XD1X.SMALL.jpg ENGL314-3 This Instructable will show you how to build a three-channel audio equalizer on a breadboard   An audio equalizer is a device used to regulate the tone or frequency response of an audio system to reach the desired sound quality.  Equalizers are used in home stereo systems, loudspeakers, microphones,...
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:19:48 PDT
Passive Filter Circuits http://www.instructables.com/id/Passive-Filter-Circuits/
Passive Filter Circuits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/I5P3/HEXS4M6T/F2SI5P3HEXS4M6T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/I5P3/HEXS4M6T/F2SI5P3HEXS4M6T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/I5P3/HEXS4M6T/F2SI5P3HEXS4M6T.SMALL.jpg nyc640 This instructable is intended to show you how to make several different filter circuits, in particular, low pass and high pass filters, along with a discussion of notch/trap filters and bandpass filters. What are Filters? So what is a filter and why would you ever want to build one? Well, yo...
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 03:13:46 PDT
LM386 amplifier with PCB http://www.instructables.com/id/LM386-amplifier-with-PCB/
LM386 amplifier with PCB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/UXSB/HET1AWMN/F6IUXSBHET1AWMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/UXSB/HET1AWMN/F6IUXSBHET1AWMN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/UXSB/HET1AWMN/F6IUXSBHET1AWMN.SMALL.jpg diy_bloke The LM368 amplifier chip is a versatile no-nonsense amplifier that needs only a minimum of extra components and therefore is ideal to build if you only need about half a Watt for projects. As there are many many circuits on the internet featuring the LM386 it seems a bit overdone to describe one in...
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:07:20 PDT
Analog VU meter and Clock (Arduino Powered) http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-VU-meter-and-Clock-Arduino-Powered/
Analog VU meter and Clock (Arduino Powered) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SMALL.jpg tech-e This project brings back the old time Analog VU Meter, with the added functionality of a neat looking clock! When you turn off your music the meters automatically swing into to clock mode. Behind it all is the popular and easy to use Arduino. This is my submission for the Make-to-Learn Youth Contes...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:42:46 PDT
Computer-Port Access Hub (remote) http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Port-Access-Hub-remote/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Z6UQ/HEBNO97V/F1BZ6UQHEBNO97V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Z6UQ/HEBNO97V/F1BZ6UQHEBNO97V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Z6UQ/HEBNO97V/F1BZ6UQHEBNO97V.SMALL.jpg DIYPerks This homemade unit provides remote access to all the ports and devices that would otherwise be on the PC itself, meaning that the PC can be elsewhere (where you can't hear it!). As far as I know, it is unique!
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:13:26 PDT
Construir un altavoz de plasma (Spanish version) http://www.instructables.com/id/Construir-un-altavoz-de-plasma-Spanish-version/
Construir un altavoz de plasma (Spanish version) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/RZ8O/HE7D2YGA/FIBRZ8OHE7D2YGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/RZ8O/HE7D2YGA/FIBRZ8OHE7D2YGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/RZ8O/HE7D2YGA/FIBRZ8OHE7D2YGA.SMALL.jpg Shelmak Antes de nada, no me hago responsable de ningun daño ocasionado por el dispositivo que vamos a construir. El usuario asume toda la responsabilidad sobre cualquier daño ocasionado al construirlo. Objetivos iniciales: - Conseguir elaborar un circuito para crear un altavoz de plasma, es decir, un arco...
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Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:21:32 PDT
DIY IPhone/ IPod/ IPad Magnetic card reader http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-IPhone-IPod-IPad-Magnetic-card-reader/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AXVN/HDHW52JE/F00AXVNHDHW52JE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AXVN/HDHW52JE/F00AXVNHDHW52JE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AXVN/HDHW52JE/F00AXVNHDHW52JE.SMALL.jpg 159753
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:53:30 PST
Stop skipping audio in Google Music & YouTube http://www.instructables.com/id/Stop-skipping-audio-in-Google-Music-YouTube/
Stop skipping audio in Google Music & YouTube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/2VU6/HD4VMT5G/FR72VU6HD4VMT5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/2VU6/HD4VMT5G/FR72VU6HD4VMT5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/2VU6/HD4VMT5G/FR72VU6HD4VMT5G.SMALL.jpg alpinedelta Does the sound skip or become "choppy" when you are watching YouTube videos or listen to music with Google Music in Chrome, and do other things on your computer? I have a pretty slow work computer, and was frustrated that I couldn't listen to my streaming music and work in Auto Cad, or any other pro...
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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:11:21 PST
Headphone Audio Jack Transplant http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphone-Audio-Jack-Transplant/
Headphone Audio Jack Transplant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/YBAU/HD4VOZ8C/FYNYBAUHD4VOZ8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/YBAU/HD4VOZ8C/FYNYBAUHD4VOZ8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/YBAU/HD4VOZ8C/FYNYBAUHD4VOZ8C.SMALL.jpg theGNARTeam I am going to perform a headphone jack transplant on these two headphones. The COBY 8$ headphones are going to be replacing the BOSE headphone's audio jack. Headphone Audio Jack Transplant There appears to be a short in my BOSE headphones near the audio jack. When I wiggle it around when somethin...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:14:57 PST
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics 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...
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST
Winners DIY audio contest http://www.instructables.com/id/Winners-DIY-audio-contest/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput These are the winners of the DIY audio contest the goal was to make an instructable involing electronics and audio. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:50:04 PST
How to use your computer as an Amp and Guitar Processor http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-your-computer-as-an-Amp-and-Guitar-Proc/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/P285/HCV9C9FT/FR1P285HCV9C9FT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/P285/HCV9C9FT/FR1P285HCV9C9FT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/P285/HCV9C9FT/FR1P285HCV9C9FT.SMALL.jpg subho406 ****** HOW TO USE TOUR COMPUTER AS AN AMP AND PROCESSOR ********* Download FL Studio from- http://www.image-line.com/downloads/flstudiodownload.html Buy hardcore plugin from- http://www.image-line.com/documents/hardcore.html You need to buy the software or get a crack in google for getting the p...
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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:06:32 PST
How to build a 1/8in. (3.5mm) stereo audio switch with Legos 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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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:48:13 PST
Small Portable Speaker Covered With Wool http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Portable-Speaker-Covered-With-Wool/
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By: Helseth

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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 11:22:12 PST
Coconut Speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/Coconut-Speaker-1/
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Sat, 2 Feb 2013 11:25:28 PST
ECL80 PUSH PULL VALVE AMPLFIER http://www.instructables.com/id/ECL80-PUSH-PULL-VALVE-AMPLFIER/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/SDL9/HCJOFQOS/FJZSDL9HCJOFQOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/SDL9/HCJOFQOS/FJZSDL9HCJOFQOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/SDL9/HCJOFQOS/FJZSDL9HCJOFQOS.SMALL.jpg Parcgwyn The aim of this project was to build a low cost valve amplifier with good quality sound output. The cost of such an amplifier is determined mainly by the transformers and the audio output valves. The transformers used in the prototype were Radio Shack Cat No. 32-1031 10W 70V line audio transformers...
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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:00:01 PST
JCase Blu http://www.instructables.com/id/JCase/
JCase Blu - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SMALL.jpg jm31181 Here is the second installment of my budget suitcase speakers.  I renamed it JCase since before I didn't have a name for them except Boomcase Mimic.  Please enjoy. Parts and Tools List Parts: Lepai 2020A+ Amplifier 1970 Samonite Blue Suitcase 2 used Isophen 4 ohm VW Rear speakers/ 2 philips 8 o...
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:40:06 PST
Easy 30 Minute Pocket Digital Microscope http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-30-Minute-Pocket-Digital-Microscope/
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:50:07 PST
Build a Speaker from Scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Speaker-from-Scratch/
Build a Speaker from Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/BSQD/HAQ3DBUA/FJ3BSQDHAQ3DBUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/BSQD/HAQ3DBUA/FJ3BSQDHAQ3DBUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/BSQD/HAQ3DBUA/FJ3BSQDHAQ3DBUA.SMALL.jpg jeikmauf13 I have always been interested in audio and music of all kinds. Recently, I tried my hand at building a speaker, and I was quite pleased by the results. Chances are you have most of the materials at your house, and it only takes about half an hour. There are two ways to do this, but one of them requi...
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:07:51 PST
Bumblebee the extreme audio scooter: Part 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bumblebee-the-extreme-audio-scooter-Part-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/2IOL/HAQ33HKI/F2F2IOLHAQ33HKI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/2IOL/HAQ33HKI/F2F2IOLHAQ33HKI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/2IOL/HAQ33HKI/F2F2IOLHAQ33HKI.SMALL.jpg 4strokesquad This is Bumblebee the extreme audio scooter: Part 2 
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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:14:41 PST
Retro A/V to auxiliary audio cable http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-AV-to-auxiliary-audio-cable/
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:59:16 PST
Miniature Guitar/Audio Amplifier 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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Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:40:23 PST
raspbAIRy - the RaspberryPi-based Airplay speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/raspbAIRy-the-RaspberryPi-based-Airplay-speaker/
raspbAIRy - the RaspberryPi-based Airplay speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/WYUW/HAQ3C8VV/FD5WYUWHAQ3C8VV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/WYUW/HAQ3C8VV/FD5WYUWHAQ3C8VV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/WYUW/HAQ3C8VV/FD5WYUWHAQ3C8VV.SMALL.jpg zwuckl With the delivery of my second RaspberryPi I finally got the chance to start this long-planned project: I wanted to replace my old bathroom radio with a  more contemporary device by building a network-enabled speaker. Because I'm a user of several iDevices, the idea of making the speaker AirPlay-co...
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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:07:11 PST
How to Make Altoids Tin Speakers http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Easy-Altoids-Tin-Speakers-Made-from-s/
How to Make Altoids Tin Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/BNS0/HAQ3BE0V/F05BNS0HAQ3BE0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/BNS0/HAQ3BE0V/F05BNS0HAQ3BE0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/BNS0/HAQ3BE0V/F05BNS0HAQ3BE0V.SMALL.jpg innovator007 Hello Everyone, and thank you for watching my Instructable Everyone wants speakers, but they are often very expensive, and aren't portable at all. Chances are the you have received a lot of those holiday or birthday cards that sing to you when you open them. Maybe you got an undesirable present tha...
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Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:23:56 PST
How to record a lecture with a wireless microphone http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-record-a-lecture-with-a-wireless-microphone/
How to record a lecture with a wireless microphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/JKSO/HAQ30WXR/FHOJKSOHAQ30WXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/JKSO/HAQ30WXR/FHOJKSOHAQ30WXR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/JKSO/HAQ30WXR/FHOJKSOHAQ30WXR.SMALL.jpg woodworker123 In this instructable I will show you how to record a lecture or speaker with a wireless microphone. If you have any questions please comment. Materials You will need: A wirless microphone and receiver (I used the cheap RadioShack wireless microphone because it is inexpencive in works well) An aud...
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Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:16:23 PST
Any Youtube 2 MP3 (cualquier Youtube a MP3) http://www.instructables.com/id/Any-Youtube-2-MP3-cualquier-Youtube-a-MP3/
Any Youtube 2 MP3 (cualquier Youtube a MP3) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/YYSW/HAQ3A8VQ/FO9YYSWHAQ3A8VQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/YYSW/HAQ3A8VQ/FO9YYSWHAQ3A8VQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/YYSW/HAQ3A8VQ/FO9YYSWHAQ3A8VQ.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Tal vez puedas coincidir conmigo en que la música que a uno le gusta es más de la que uno puede comprar. Hay varias páginas que ofrecen la posibilidad de bajar como MP3 la música de un video de YouTube. A mí me gusta particularmente http://www.youtube-mp3.org. Es casi instantáneo, y produce resulta...
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Tue, 1 Jan 2013 11:36:14 PST
Enjoy Better Sound http://www.instructables.com/id/Enjoy-Better-Sound/
Enjoy Better Sound - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/533E/HBFFIZK0/FZL533EHBFFIZK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/533E/HBFFIZK0/FZL533EHBFFIZK0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/533E/HBFFIZK0/FZL533EHBFFIZK0.SMALL.jpg Bilal Bin Siraj This instructable shows how to get a better sound using your existing speakers. Stuff Required following are the requirements for this instructable 1. An audio source with 3.5 mm audio jack. (it can be a PC, Cell Phone, Mp3 Player etc.) 2. A set of Speakers 3. A set of Headphones/Earbuds with...
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:50:52 PST
Basic recording and editing with Audacity http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-recording-and-editing-with-Audacity/
Basic recording and editing with Audacity - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/NFCU/HBBCIC47/FLINFCUHBBCIC47.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/NFCU/HBBCIC47/FLINFCUHBBCIC47.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/NFCU/HBBCIC47/FLINFCUHBBCIC47.SMALL.jpg woodworker123 In this instructable I will show you the basic functions of Audacity. Audacity is a free audio editing software. It is very simple to use but has a lot of useful functions. If you have any questions or want a more detailed instructable about a specific funtion of Audacity please comment and I will h...
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Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:52:02 PST
Usb pen - charger http://www.instructables.com/id/Usb-pen-charger/
Usb pen - charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SMALL.jpg matass This instructable will show you how to make  usb pen- charger, from metal pen, and a usb car charger... You will need... Yuo will need Open... Open your usb car charger... Solder... Solder anode and cathode to wires... Add switch Add switch to the circuit, and test...
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:16:11 PST
3D Printed Record http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Record/
3D Printed Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei In order to explore the current limits of 3D printing technology, I've created a technique for converting digital audio files into 3D-printable, 33rpm records and printed a few functional prototypes that play on ordinary record players.  Though the audio quality is low -the rec...
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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:56:14 PST
How to Amplify http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Amplify/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/AP2I/GXUYTPUA/FACAP2IGXUYTPUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/AP2I/GXUYTPUA/FACAP2IGXUYTPUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/AP2I/GXUYTPUA/FACAP2IGXUYTPUA.SMALL.jpg bricabracwizard I wanted to create order from the many instructables I have in my favourites list.  So these guides are mainly for my benefit on the topics I want to learn more from.  This one is on amplifiers.  I hope you will enjoy the ones I have chosen here by these very talented instructables members!  These a...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:32:07 PST
How to Steampunk http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Beauty-of-Steampunk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/67XD/HABDGYTR/F9Q67XDHABDGYTR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/67XD/HABDGYTR/F9Q67XDHABDGYTR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/67XD/HABDGYTR/F9Q67XDHABDGYTR.SMALL.jpg bricabracwizard I wanted to create order from the many instructables I have in my favourites list.  So these guides are mainly for my benefit on the topics I want to learn more from.  This one is on steampunk. Creating armatures from a different era to house modern day electronics gives a view into a very different...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:31:39 PST
The speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/The-speaker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/YIEK/HAQ38J4J/F93YIEKHAQ38J4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/YIEK/HAQ38J4J/F93YIEKHAQ38J4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/YIEK/HAQ38J4J/F93YIEKHAQ38J4J.SMALL.jpg AxelBluhme A DIY speaker made from glass bottles, news paper, a magnet, and some copper wire.  Please visit http://smaproductions.tumblr.com for a downloadable .pdf with illustrative instructions & more pictures. And if you make your own speaker, please send us a mail! // Axel Bluhme, Milton Runerheim & Sim...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:36:56 PST
Standalone WAV Music Player http://www.instructables.com/id/Standalone-WAV-Music-Player/
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Sat, 15 Dec 2012 06:23:01 PST
Moving a Servo To Sound Signals http://www.instructables.com/id/Moving-a-Servo-To-Sound-Signals/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/BV9Y/HABC89HG/FTDBV9YHABC89HG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/BV9Y/HABC89HG/FTDBV9YHABC89HG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/BV9Y/HABC89HG/FTDBV9YHABC89HG.SMALL.jpg sfool Hi my name is cenk, i show you now, how you can make servo`s move to Audio Signals. See in this video how it looks like : Parts You Need : - Any arduino - a 1K resistor - a Servo - 1 LED - 4 Jumper Wires - 3,5 audio jack pinout(like that one from your common headphones for exemple) ...
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Fri, 7 Dec 2012 19:57:08 PST
How to Make Paper Speakers From Scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Paper-Speakers-From-Scratch/
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Sat, 1 Dec 2012 20:34:43 PST