Gramophone recorder
Homemade way of cutting / recording records using a turntable and a needle attached to a speaker – [via] – Link.
Music
Take your creations beyond the workshop and onto the stage with diy music instruments! Let us show you how these creations range from simple, basic setups that produce beautiful sounds to more complex projects that require a greater level of engineering knowledge. With these tutorials and examples, we’ll guide you on this journey to make your own musical instrument for experimental, artistic or everyday use – so whether you’re starting out new or a seasoned sound creator, come explore the wonderful world of making your own music.
DIY Turntable
Stokes writes “I’ve seen scores of homebrew MP3 players, radio receivers, et cetera, but this is a first for me: a totally homebrewed turntable. Even the tone arm was DIY. The fact the thing is built largely out of plywood, thread and Harley-Davidson parts yet looks quite professional makes it even more exceptional.” – Link.
RF-Condenser microphone circuit
Here’s how to make a RF-Condenser microphone circuit that’s similar to a Sennheiser MKH series mic, Uwe writes – “This RF-circuit is operating at 7.68 MHz and 48 V phantom power supplied. It is tested with a large diaphragm cardioid capsule from Ralf Falk, who himself is designing a LF tube microphone and with a […]
HOW TO – Sound transmission using light
Here are a couple simple circuits you can build that will transmit sound using light across short distances, one using a LED you can see and another using invisible IR (infrared). Sound transmission using light – Link. Infrared voice link- Link. Related: Transmit Audio with a Laser Pen – Link.
HOW TO – Make a HI-FI Stereo FM transmitter
Here’s how to make a high quality stereo FM transmitter – “Whether you want to create your own radio station, transmit the music around the house, or simply create a wireless link between your iPod and a receiver in your car, this transmitter will let you do these things easily. With BA1404 HI-FI Stereo transmitter […]
Add 8-bit Nintendo Sounds to your music
Peter writes – “The best way to get 8-bit sounds is to employ a real NES system or Game Boy for fifteen bucks and go to town — nothing else sounds quite the same. But for the next best thing, and the ability to do evil things to those sounds within a serious host, this […]
Gallery of odd musical instruments
Incredible gallery of amazing and odd musical instruments, each one also has a sound sample – pictured here, “Due Capi- Italian for “Two Heads”, the instrument is made from aluminum, wood, drum heads, and contains piezo pickups. The Due Capi was invented and created by Oliver DiCicco of the group Mobius Operandi.” [via] – Link.
