http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 00:13:04 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-noise-isolated-Headphones-25/
DIY noise isolated Headphones 2.5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/4MZ5/HCJOD1TX/FT94MZ5HCJOD1TX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/4MZ5/HCJOD1TX/FT94MZ5HCJOD1TX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/4MZ5/HCJOD1TX/FT94MZ5HCJOD1TX.SMALL.jpg ALexandro86   This is my Second time Doing this headphone project .  I decided to create this instructable :  in hopes of aiding anyone ;  in way other guides might not.   Practicality of such a project varies , I will try to address a few circumstances. For me this project was ideal; being that i  have Four pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 18:56:50 PST 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/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-HiFi-Gainclone-Power-Amplifier-2x68w-Class-A/
DIY HiFi Gainclone Power Amplifier (2x68w, Class AB-A, LM3886) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HFS4/H8RVCXXG/FAKHFS4H8RVCXXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HFS4/H8RVCXXG/FAKHFS4H8RVCXXG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HFS4/H8RVCXXG/FAKHFS4H8RVCXXG.SMALL.jpg ASCAS I've made gainclone amplifier that uses a LM3886 chip. It's one of the best compact HiFi amplifiers. It is a Class AB-A (conjugate)  amplifier that has a fully symmetrical structure (push-pull), this mean that the sine waves  produced, will produce a + , - output. A 25 volt (+/- Dual Rail), 5 Ampere...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:01:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-tiny-Audio-Amplifier/
The tiny Audio Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/G8GY/H21CGJFN/FZ1G8GYH21CGJFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/G8GY/H21CGJFN/FZ1G8GYH21CGJFN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/G8GY/H21CGJFN/FZ1G8GYH21CGJFN.SMALL.jpg frapedia A tiny, cheap Amplifier where it can be incorporated almost anywhere. Connect your MP3,iPod,Laptop,Cell Phone... and you got your self a DIY portable stereo. It can be powered using batteries and be helpful in many cases. It is capable to drive a small 8 Ohm speaker or even a combination of a small ...
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:56:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unique-homemade-volumepotentiometer-knobs/
Unique homemade volume/potentiometer knobs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/EJAV/H0OIUO7J/FUKEJAVH0OIUO7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/EJAV/H0OIUO7J/FUKEJAVH0OIUO7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/EJAV/H0OIUO7J/FUKEJAVH0OIUO7J.SMALL.jpg gavox For all those FX pedal, cool looking synths and other wacky machines that require control with any kind of potentiometer! This isn't an exhaustive list of solutions, don't hesitate to use your imagination and post pics of your own creations! I got sick of trying to find potentiometer knobs that look...
By: gavox

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 07:04:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-35mm-stereo-jack-connector/
DIY 3.5mm stereo jack connector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/62S6/GX9J2G2A/FDA62S6GX9J2G2A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/62S6/GX9J2G2A/FDA62S6GX9J2G2A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/62S6/GX9J2G2A/FDA62S6GX9J2G2A.SMALL.jpg superhamster Well, this is my first instructable :D, here I'm going to explain how to do a 3.5mm jack, this method is dirty and takes some time but it's cheap... hope you like it :) What do I need? - a glue gun - standard size staples (or something similar) - soldering iron - solder - some cable cover where th...
By: superhamster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:54:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Turntable/
DIY Turntable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SMALL.jpg araid You always wanted to be a Disc-Jockey. You know nothing about beats, delays or mixing but, damn, scratching is like the coolest thing ever invented! If this is also your case, follow this instructable to build a low-fi DJ set: the DIY Turntable as featured on Gizmodo and Engadget, and take the chan...
By: araid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:36:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Binaural-Earbud-Microphone-AKA-holophonic-3d-ster/
Binaural Earbud Microphone AKA holophonic, 3d stereo, bin-aural microphones. For less than $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/0BT2/GTQ7IEKS/FS90BT2GTQ7IEKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/0BT2/GTQ7IEKS/FS90BT2GTQ7IEKS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/0BT2/GTQ7IEKS/FS90BT2GTQ7IEKS.SMALL.jpg DracoGT Please vote for me if you like it! "The Ear Mic" In this Instructable I will show you how to create a pair of Binaural Microphones that can be worn in your ears. All you need is an old pair of Earbuds, 7 bucks and some basic soldering skills. I use these all the time with my camera, some of the b...
By: DracoGT

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:05:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-modify-a-2-sided-wire-headphone-to-1-sided-/
How to modify a 2 sided wire headphone to 1 sided wire headphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/12I5/GQ5PYU3N/FGB12I5GQ5PYU3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/12I5/GQ5PYU3N/FGB12I5GQ5PYU3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/12I5/GQ5PYU3N/FGB12I5GQ5PYU3N.SMALL.jpg hocngiap I’ve got this Sennheiser HD201 about 3 yrs + ago, and I really love the sound of it. And I have produced all of my tracks with this headphone. You can read about its specs here . But after few years, signs of wear and tear occurred. First was the leathered cushion started to peal off, follow by the...
By: hocngiap

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:10:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/APC-Atari-Punk-Console/
APC (Atari Punk Console) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/7DUY/GM7E8XO0/FCN7DUYGM7E8XO0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/7DUY/GM7E8XO0/FCN7DUYGM7E8XO0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/7DUY/GM7E8XO0/FCN7DUYGM7E8XO0.SMALL.jpg josh1324 The Atari Punk Console (aka the Stepped Tone Generator) is basically a simple sound synth that is made using only two 555 timer ICs. Ingredients The parts you need are: 2x LM555 timer ICs 2x 500k potentiometers 1x 10 uf electrolyctic capacitor 1x .01 uf ceramic disk capacitor 1x .1 uf ceramic dis...
By: josh1324

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 17:20:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fuzz-Pedal/
Fuzz Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/N1ST/GOHM3M7E/FM7N1STGOHM3M7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/N1ST/GOHM3M7E/FM7N1STGOHM3M7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/N1ST/GOHM3M7E/FM7N1STGOHM3M7E.SMALL.jpg randofo Once you have your guitar and learned how to play in time with a metronome, the only thing left to do is rock out. However, as you might have noticed, no matter how hard you rock, it just does not sound right. That is because you are missing something. As many guitarists will tell you, the secret ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 16:27:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-convert-a-Rock-Band-USB-microphone-to-a-14/
How to convert a Rock Band USB microphone to a 1/4" mono plug microphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/NZ7R/GPBD4C3I/FSWNZ7RGPBD4C3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/NZ7R/GPBD4C3I/FSWNZ7RGPBD4C3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/NZ7R/GPBD4C3I/FSWNZ7RGPBD4C3I.SMALL.jpg rcappel Just so you know, this is my first Instructable, so if its really messed up, sorry. Also, my images were taken on my ipod so they might look sideways. What You Need: -a Rock Band mic -a 1/4" mono jack ($4 for a pack of 2 a radio shack) -a blank or unimportant CD or DVD or a washer with a 3/8" hole a...
By: rcappel

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jul 2011 10:43:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-custom-in-ear-monitor/
Making a custom in-ear monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/GX0I/GPAS1ZOJ/FAWGX0IGPAS1ZOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/GX0I/GPAS1ZOJ/FAWGX0IGPAS1ZOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/GX0I/GPAS1ZOJ/FAWGX0IGPAS1ZOJ.SMALL.jpg ilovegm Intro Instead of spending $500 - $1000++ on brand name Custom IEMs, I've decided to embark upon a journey to creating my own Custom IEMs. It's probably going to result in many failures and in the end the cost savings may not even be worth it anymore, but at least it'll be a fun learning experience a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:13:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Zoom-H1-carry-case/
DIY Zoom H1 carry case. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/MRLL/GNOD5ZBX/FM5MRLLGNOD5ZBX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/MRLL/GNOD5ZBX/FM5MRLLGNOD5ZBX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/MRLL/GNOD5ZBX/FM5MRLLGNOD5ZBX.SMALL.jpg toms.ezerietis Couple weeks ago I bought Zoom H1 handy recorder. It's small, compact and easy to use, but the main problem to me - I didn't have the case to carry it around.  There is one option to buy accessories kit, which contains the carry case, but, it can carry only the Zoom H1 itself, no reserve battery, ...
By: toms.ezerietis

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 May 2011 03:35:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-Reasoning/
How to build a cheap, powered speaker box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZQDY/GMX1Q9TM/FMTZQDYGMX1Q9TM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZQDY/GMX1Q9TM/FMTZQDYGMX1Q9TM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZQDY/GMX1Q9TM/FMTZQDYGMX1Q9TM.SMALL.jpg Andale_The_Great Intro / Reasoning I like to repurpose stuff I have lying around. I picked up a 200 Watt AMP for only $20. I also had a bunch of boxes from moving and some Rockford Fosgates I wasn't using and several pc power supply units (PSU hereafter). I saw another instructable (can't find it right now to link...
By: Andale_The_Great

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:08:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IPhone-ringtones-DIY-in-Windows/
IPhone ringtones DIY in Windows - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/SH4O/GLE1MGV3/F1KSH4OGLE1MGV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/SH4O/GLE1MGV3/F1KSH4OGLE1MGV3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/SH4O/GLE1MGV3/F1KSH4OGLE1MGV3.SMALL.jpg Torvador Ever wondered how to quickly make your own ringtones for the new Iphone4 IOS in windows: Heres what you'll need 1) Audacity 1.3 Beta  (can convert any audio file type to any other audio file type...neat little FREE app) http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/beta_windows  and 3 plug-ins:      ...
By: Torvador

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:38 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/Boom-Microphone-and-Shock-mount-for-free/
Boom Microphone and Shock-mount for free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/YWTD/GJC3WWXB/F3CYWTDGJC3WWXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/YWTD/GJC3WWXB/F3CYWTDGJC3WWXB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/YWTD/GJC3WWXB/F3CYWTDGJC3WWXB.SMALL.jpg benjaminmailloux I'm a poor college film student, and I like to come up with cheap, creative ways to avoid some of the huge costs associated with my major.  I got a new shotgun-microphone a little while ago, and while I was bored one night in my dorm, I decided to see if I could built a shock-mount and boom for it ...
By: benjaminmailloux

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:08:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Noise-Isolating-Earbud-Tips/
DIY Noise-Isolating Earbud Tips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/OI43/GD0R11GW/FWSOI43GD0R11GW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/OI43/GD0R11GW/FWSOI43GD0R11GW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/OI43/GD0R11GW/FWSOI43GD0R11GW.SMALL.jpg th0mb0y I recently found my old pair of Shure e2c in-ear monitors minus the earbud tips.  I prefer the memory foam tips that seal out all outside noise.  The foam tips made by Shure can be uncomfortable -the foam feels like sandpaper in my ears- and they are expensive!  $15-$20 for 5 pair.  I have thought ...
By: th0mb0y

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:01:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hang-a-Microphone-from-your-ceiling/
Microphone Ceiling mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/F9FC/GC4G8JCQ/F35F9FCGC4G8JCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/F9FC/GC4G8JCQ/F35F9FCGC4G8JCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/F9FC/GC4G8JCQ/F35F9FCGC4G8JCQ.SMALL.jpg oscarthompson This instructable will show you how to hang a microphone from your ceiling for singing and recording music... Have fun, building and even signing.. Materails and tools Materials: 25'' (or your hieght from your ceiling) aluminium tube L bracket 1/4 inch Screws 2 x m4 bolts and nuts 2 x m6 bolt ...
By: oscarthompson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:04:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Cheap-Fast-and-Awesome-DIY-Pop-Screen/
Cheap & Fast DIY Pop Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/090M/G8C40PMQ/FA2090MG8C40PMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/090M/G8C40PMQ/FA2090MG8C40PMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/090M/G8C40PMQ/FA2090MG8C40PMQ.SMALL.jpg Drunken_Kitten This project was to make a cheap and fast Pop Screen from household items. Supply's You Will Need To start of you will need a few supply's: -Metal Coat Hanger -Glue/Silicone -Shrink Tube -Lighter -Thin Kitchen Cloth/Fabric  Creating The Screen Frame - part 1 Start by cutting the coat ha...
By: Drunken_Kitten

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:28:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Distortion-Box/
Homemade Distortion Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/S01X/G7DY7CMS/F6US01XG7DY7CMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/S01X/G7DY7CMS/F6US01XG7DY7CMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/S01X/G7DY7CMS/F6US01XG7DY7CMS.SMALL.jpg Tibbalz This simple distortion box creates a very rugged, raw sound. To make it you need: 2 amplifiers, a guitar, 1/8th to 1/4th adapter, a shoe box, headphones*** and a microphone ***These need to be headphones you won't miss, I broke my pair of skullcandies because I turned the volume too high on my bass...
By: Tibbalz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Apr 2010 19:47:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Construct-a-35mm-Switch-diy/
How To Make A 3.5mm Audio Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/PVAF/G68HE41W/FV1PVAFG68HE41W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/PVAF/G68HE41W/FV1PVAFG68HE41W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/PVAF/G68HE41W/FV1PVAFG68HE41W.SMALL.jpg eyd84 Tired of having to get off from bed to unplug your ps3 audio wire from the speaker and then getting on all fours so you can try to find your computer audio wire and finally plugging it back into your speaker? Try these easy steps to make a switch that costs less then $15.00. It'll take no more than ...
By: eyd84

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:21:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homebrew-Digital-Effects-Pedal/
Homebrew Digital Effects Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/IOMZ/G5W7CXOC/FB4IOMZG5W7CXOC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/IOMZ/G5W7CXOC/FB4IOMZG5W7CXOC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/IOMZ/G5W7CXOC/FB4IOMZG5W7CXOC.SMALL.jpg colin353 Hi, my name is Colin. I am an avid guitarist, and I am always looking for cool new sounds. I'm a big fan of the guitarist Paul Gilbert, and I heard him play this crazy effect in one of his songs, so I decided I would try to emulate it. The result was a very long endeavor, but in the end a successful...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:41:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Chiptunes-Player/
Sidstick: Pocket Chiptunes Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/7BE8/G4JV6TFG/FP77BE8G4JV6TFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/7BE8/G4JV6TFG/FP77BE8G4JV6TFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/7BE8/G4JV6TFG/FP77BE8G4JV6TFG.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster 100,000 SID songs in your pocket! The SIDstick is a pocket-sized chiptunes player featuring: removable storage supporting microSD cards 20+ hour battery life Super Hi-Quality hardware-based playback at 31kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution Completely Open, hardware design and source...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:09:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Ikea-DJ-Unit/
Ultimate Ikea DJ Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/0VQ3/G4CEUYB4/FU10VQ3G4CEUYB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/0VQ3/G4CEUYB4/FU10VQ3G4CEUYB4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/0VQ3/G4CEUYB4/FU10VQ3G4CEUYB4.SMALL.jpg monstamusic When I made the switch to digital DJing, I found the amount of wires and equipment scattered around my decks unbearable, so decided to build my own unit that would house everything out of sight. Taking inspiration from other Ikea DJ Desks I've seen around here, I decided to use the EXPEDIT bookcase...
By: monstamusic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:52:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Guitar-Cable-Tester/
DIY Guitar Cable Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/93R8/G1VDTO42/FOI93R8G1VDTO42.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/93R8/G1VDTO42/FOI93R8G1VDTO42.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/93R8/G1VDTO42/FOI93R8G1VDTO42.SMALL.jpg wozlaser Hello Wozn here from the band Rooftop Ridicule. Today I'm going to help you make a quick simple cable tester that's already saved me much time and heartache. You don't realize until you have one how useful it is to confirm in a second whether a cable is trustworthy or not, not to mention handy. You ...
By: wozlaser

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:34:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Guitar-Amp-Stand/
DIY Guitar Amp Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/X78T/G0HVHJ7B/F6YX78TG0HVHJ7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/X78T/G0HVHJ7B/F6YX78TG0HVHJ7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/X78T/G0HVHJ7B/F6YX78TG0HVHJ7B.SMALL.jpg smarba1 This is a great amp stand and is stable for smaller combo amps "Find" yourself a plastic Milk crate Determine the angle you would like your amp to sit at and draw it on the side of milk crate with chalk I used a large metal Carpenter;s square to draw on the chalk line Cut with a jigs...
By: smarba1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:21:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-quotbulletquot-style-harmonica-mic/
DIY "bullet" style harmonica mic! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/9PHP/FYYNEHKN/FIE9PHPFYYNEHKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/9PHP/FYYNEHKN/FIE9PHPFYYNEHKN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/9PHP/FYYNEHKN/FIE9PHPFYYNEHKN.SMALL.jpg OneHarp In this instructable, I'm going to show you how to build your very own "bullet" style harmonica microphone. You will get that cool bullet-mic look with shelling out the 100's of $$$ that you would pay for a real vintage bullet mic. Tone? That all depends on the mic element you choose to put in this ...
By: OneHarp

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2009 13:24:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multipurpose-Audio-Amplifier/
Multipurpose Audio Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/2HPI/FYG85ZAF/FMO2HPIFYG85ZAF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/2HPI/FYG85ZAF/FMO2HPIFYG85ZAF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/2HPI/FYG85ZAF/FMO2HPIFYG85ZAF.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Interface your iPod/MP3 Player, PC, Portable Radio and lots of other devices to this Portable Audio Amplifier! Plugs right into the stereo headphone jack on your device. The Multipurpose Audio Amplifier was designed by BrandonC. You can get the parts from Gadget Gangster. Here's the schematic. If...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:42:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Mini-Vocal-Booth/
Portable Mini Vocal Booth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/HZMW/FYAJC1JZ/FDIHZMWFYAJC1JZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/HZMW/FYAJC1JZ/FDIHZMWFYAJC1JZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/HZMW/FYAJC1JZ/FDIHZMWFYAJC1JZ.SMALL.jpg humanworkshop In this tutorial we will make a DIY portable mini vocal booth that can be used to record your voice on the road (on a flash disc recorder). But there's more that can be done with this easy to make project.You can cancel background noise when doing Foley recordings in your project or home studio, or ...
By: humanworkshop

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:27:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Devil-face-Electric-Guitar-diy/
Devil face Electric Guitar diy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/Q7AQ/FXR6UFXB/FDVQ7AQFXR6UFXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/Q7AQ/FXR6UFXB/FDVQ7AQFXR6UFXB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/Q7AQ/FXR6UFXB/FDVQ7AQFXR6UFXB.SMALL.jpg ubaid88 I like to you show how i created a electric guitar from using part from an old strat replica. I always wanted unique design. iI was feedup seeing gibson and fender replicas. So i decided to make own design.Ps I will try upload video of my self playing it soon. Things required An old electric guit...
By: ubaid88

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:20:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cheap-Microphone-Pop-Filter/
DIY Cheap Microphone Pop Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/HPS8/FXA2OI7L/FG7HPS8FXA2OI7L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/HPS8/FXA2OI7L/FG7HPS8FXA2OI7L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/HPS8/FXA2OI7L/FG7HPS8FXA2OI7L.SMALL.jpg d_malakian_69 When you are an aspiring musician you don't have a lot of money to buy expensive equipment and you have to record the best sounding demo with cheap recording tools. When I realized that popping is a common problem when recording vocals on any kind of mic, and when I saw that a good pop filter was ab...
By: d_malakian_69

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:27:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/9VAC-power-supply-for-x0xb0x/
9VAC power supply for x0xb0x - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FR8/ZH1V/FX557C9V/FR8ZH1VFX557C9V.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR8/ZH1V/FX557C9V/FR8ZH1VFX557C9V.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR8/ZH1V/FX557C9V/FR8ZH1VFX557C9V.SMALL.jpg ideegeniali Converting a spare 12VDC power supply into a 9VAC power supply for x0xb0x, the popular replica of the legendary TB-303 analog bass synthetizer by Roland.You need less than 5 minutes to get the entire job done.There's no need to buy an expensive and hard-to-find 9VAC power supply.Only thing you need ...
By: ideegeniali

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:48:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Studio-Condenser-Mic/
DIY Studio Condenser Mic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/89JI/FTO54HPK/FZX89JIFTO54HPK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/89JI/FTO54HPK/FZX89JIFTO54HPK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/89JI/FTO54HPK/FZX89JIFTO54HPK.SMALL.jpg bigdatapimp Build a studio quality +48v phantom powered Condenser Mic for under $35! - http://www.diycondensermics.comThese Mics are highly sensitive, and be setup to use a 9v battery if you don't have phantom power. You can put them into pretty much anything, and they can be made pretty small. Phantom Power?...
By: bigdatapimp

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:17:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Audio-or-Video-Looms-Snakes/
DIY Audio or Video Looms (Snakes) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/7SAV/FSSIHREI/FT77SAVFSSIHREI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/7SAV/FSSIHREI/FT77SAVFSSIHREI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/7SAV/FSSIHREI/FT77SAVFSSIHREI.SMALL.jpg tezzanator Ever had a long run of multiple cables and felt it was far too messy, I have, I needed a way to get Power, Audio and a footswitch cable to my effect board without mess and this is how I made a Durable loom to keep them safe and tidy. What You need You need:A Cable Tidy kit (I got mine from a poun...
By: tezzanator

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:57:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Music-Box/
DIY Music Box Pickup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/DLY0/FSMSY664/FJDDLY0FSMSY664.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/DLY0/FSMSY664/FJDDLY0FSMSY664.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/DLY0/FSMSY664/FJDDLY0FSMSY664.SMALL.jpg jaxthecob Have you written an awesome song on your DIY music box?Do you want to digitize and cherish it forever?I have made a pickup to the DIY music box by ThinkGeek, so that it can be plugged into any computer to record your composition. Get your Block To enhance and provide a base for my pickup, I used...
By: jaxthecob

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:56:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Distortion-For-Cheap/
Distortion For Cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/0E16/FRXUYRBX/F2A0E16FRXUYRBX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/0E16/FRXUYRBX/F2A0E16FRXUYRBX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/0E16/FRXUYRBX/F2A0E16FRXUYRBX.SMALL.jpg heyzuphowsitgoin Ever wanted to give your guitar or bass that overdriven tube amp sound? This is how to make a DIY overdrive/distortion sound for under $10 that sounds as good as the $50 ones. If that money difference is not good enough for you, you can change this effect to exactly how you want it, whether you want...
By: heyzuphowsitgoin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:27:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-podcast-1/
How to podcast - 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 Lithium Rain A podcast is just an mp3 file. It can hold audio content, like music or talking.A podcast with no content is sort of boring. So you have to figure out what your podcast will be. Will you start your own radio talk show? Will you share your musical compositions with the world? What is your goal with t...
By: Lithium Rain

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:24:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lo-fi-Arduino-Guitar-Pedal/
Lo-fi Arduino Guitar Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/0LFL/FJBYZ4NW/FXO0LFLFJBYZ4NW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/0LFL/FJBYZ4NW/FXO0LFLFJBYZ4NW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/0LFL/FJBYZ4NW/FXO0LFLFJBYZ4NW.SMALL.jpg kylemcdonald Bit crushing, rate reducing, weird noises: DIY 10-bit effects/guitar pedal with an Arduino for lo-fi DSP. Check out the demo video on Vimeo. Materials ToolsArduino (Diecimila, or with auto-reset)Soldering ironHot glue gunWire cuttersDrill press or dremelMaterialsEnclosureSolderHot glueWirePerf ...
By: kylemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:20:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Audio-Visual-Art....FOTC-Style/
Audio Visual Art....FOTC Style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3N/3UPT/FGPI7AY5/F3N3UPTFGPI7AY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3N/3UPT/FGPI7AY5/F3N3UPTFGPI7AY5.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3N/3UPT/FGPI7AY5/F3N3UPTFGPI7AY5.SMALL.jpg scooter76 This instructable is based on one I previously posted, Speaker Art and was made for my wife and as a tribute to the best folk parody duo, The Flight of the Conchords. If you have never heard of FOTC, please check them out below. I will show you how to integrate lighting and music into a personal p...
By: scooter76

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 16:54:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-5.1-Surround-Sound-Headphones!/
DIY 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/VV40/F90526HM/FGAVV40F90526HM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/VV40/F90526HM/FGAVV40F90526HM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/VV40/F90526HM/FGAVV40F90526HM.SMALL.jpg babblin5 If you've got a PC with a soundcard that supports 5.1 surround sound via speaker jacks, then this is for you! An amazingly easy Instructable that gives amazing results. Get Ready... I found a decent set of over the ears stereo heaphones with padding for $15 at a local outlet store. These will se...
By: babblin5

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2007 01:10:20 PST 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...
By: Aud1073cH

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:20:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-an-Old-Telephone-Handset-into-DJ-Headphones!/
Turn an Old Telephone Handset into DJ Headphones! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FDE/R8DZ/F11S8UCV/FDER8DZF11S8UCV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDE/R8DZ/F11S8UCV/FDER8DZF11S8UCV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDE/R8DZ/F11S8UCV/FDER8DZF11S8UCV.SMALL.jpg Trust_in_Dust These cool old phones are easy to find and cheap to pick up, we got this Brown Beauty at the local Salvation Army for $7 which was a complete ripoff. Shame on you Salvation Army. If I was an evil rich, would I be shopping at you? Anyway, these old brutes look good and sound good, but often don't r...
By: Trust_in_Dust

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2007 17:03:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Predictive*-digital-music-synthesizer-Pandora-s-B/
Predictive* digital music synthesizer (Pandora's Box #2) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FP9/Z3RE/HIKEZ7BE0JN/FP9Z3REHIKEZ7BE0JN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FP9/Z3RE/HIKEZ7BE0JN/FP9Z3REHIKEZ7BE0JN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FP9/Z3RE/HIKEZ7BE0JN/FP9Z3REHIKEZ7BE0JN.SMALL.jpg VIRON (*)Originally this was "preemptive", because I heard a rumor that someone else had announced it. However "it" (theirs) was more of a data mining scheme in my opinion than an automatic sound generator. This is "predictive" because it reads and sounds THE NUMBER which is PROVEN to contain ALL possibl...
By: VIRON

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:14:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-a-CD-player/
MAKE a CD player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMM/7OWT/7REET9K4VU6/FMM7OWT7REET9K4VU6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMM/7OWT/7REET9K4VU6/FMM7OWT7REET9K4VU6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMM/7OWT/7REET9K4VU6/FMM7OWT7REET9K4VU6.SMALL.jpg VIRON I made this before we found out that music CDs from the store had viruses on them, because I knew it was possible and suspected it was true. I had to "fix" it today because the belt slips and the CD wouldn't come out, which gave me an excuse to un-make and re-make it. Although I made mine in an ...
By: VIRON

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:26:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Audio-Splitter/
Audio Splitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FOE/Z7GW/GCVES9J78HI/FOEZ7GWGCVES9J78HI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOE/Z7GW/GCVES9J78HI/FOEZ7GWGCVES9J78HI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOE/Z7GW/GCVES9J78HI/FOEZ7GWGCVES9J78HI.SMALL.jpg cornflakes A portable audio splitter for those who havn't got an MP3, based on a small amplifier. All inside a 100ml bottle. parts The parts you will need:- 100ml bottle- wired up stereo 3mm jack plug- two exposed stereo 3mm jack socket- an amplifier circuit; I've got mine from [http://www.redcircuits.com...
By: cornflakes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2006 14:10:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electronic-Drums-Drum-Module-Req-d/
DIY Electronic Drums (Drum Module Req'd) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FUZ/S2FC/IJEES9J7ALW/FUZS2FCIJEES9J7ALW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUZ/S2FC/IJEES9J7ALW/FUZS2FCIJEES9J7ALW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUZ/S2FC/IJEES9J7ALW/FUZS2FCIJEES9J7ALW.SMALL.jpg geekboxjockey So last year I needed to keep things quiet for my housemates, and as a drummer that took a bit of restraint. I surfed around on the internet and found some great web sites after reading about a DIY drum set on Hack-a-day, and what do you know, a month later, I had a full electronic set! This is kin...
By: geekboxjockey

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2006 14:03:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinking-leds/
Blinking leds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH4/JZ57/37VERIE378U/FH4JZ5737VERIE378U.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH4/JZ57/37VERIE378U/FH4JZ5737VERIE378U.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH4/JZ57/37VERIE378U/FH4JZ5737VERIE378U.SMALL.jpg pasteler0 Listening to music on my pc (proudly using WINAMP), I was wondering how would be to have some leds blinking with the sound that came out from the P2 connector, so I decided to make a simple circuit to do that. It worked pretty fine, so I decided to write a HowTo telling step-by-step how to do it. Ho...
By: pasteler0

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