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How To Use the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia

by Evelyn Feb 28,2025

Master the Phasmophobia Parabolic Microphone: Unlocking and Utilizing this Essential Ghost Hunting Tool

The Parabolic Microphone is a game-changer in Phasmophobia, significantly aiding in locating even the most elusive spirits. This guide details how to unlock and effectively use this valuable piece of equipment.

Unlocking the Parabolic Microphone

The Parabolic Microphone is optional equipment, requiring specific levels to unlock and purchase from the in-game shop.

Three tiers of Parabolic Microphones in Phasmophobia

  • Tier 1: Unlocked at Level 7.
  • Tier 2: Unlocked at Level 31, costing $3,000 to upgrade.
  • Tier 3: Unlocked at Level 72, costing $5,000 to upgrade.

Parabolic Microphone in the shop in Phasmophobia

Remember, prestiging resets your level, requiring you to unlock each tier again. You can equip up to two microphones regardless of party size.

Using the Parabolic Microphone

Equip the Parabolic Microphone from your truck's equipment wall before each investigation. Note that Challenge Mode may not include it in the preset loadout. Use the designated button to activate/deactivate it. Tier 3 includes a directional radar.

Parabolic Microphone in use

The Parabolic Microphone is invaluable on medium and large maps, providing an auditory means of ghost location, complementing temperature and EMF readings. It detects ghost-generated sounds – from thrown objects and door movements to vocalizations. It can also be crucial for completing optional objectives requiring ghost voice recordings. Certain ghosts, like the Deogen or Banshee, produce unique sounds only detectable with this microphone, aiding in identification.

Parabolic Microphone radar

This comprehensive guide equips you to leverage the Parabolic Microphone's full potential. Stay tuned to The Escapist for more Phasmophobia guides and news, including achievement and trophy unlocking strategies.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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