How To Use the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia

Unlocking and Mastering the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia offers a range of equipment to aid in ghost hunting, and the Parabolic Microphone stands out as a particularly useful tool. This guide details how to unlock and effectively utilize this crucial piece of equipment.

Unlocking the Parabolic Microphone

The Parabolic Microphone is optional equipment, requiring specific player levels to unlock and purchase. Each tier offers improved performance and reliability.

• 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.

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

Utilizing the Parabolic Microphone

Equip the Parabolic Microphone from the in-game shop to your loadout before each investigation. Challenge Mode may require separate selection. Once in the game, select it from the truck's equipment wall. Use the appropriate button to activate/deactivate. Tier 3 includes a directional radar.

The Parabolic Microphone is invaluable on medium and large maps, allowing for sound-based ghost location tracking. It detects various ghost-related sounds: object throwing, door movements, and vocalizations. It can also help complete optional objectives requiring ghost voice recordings. Specific ghost types (e.g., Deogen, Banshee) produce unique sounds only detectable with this microphone, aiding in identification.

Conclusion

Mastering the Parabolic Microphone significantly enhances your ghost-hunting capabilities in Phasmophobia. Check The Escapist for further guides and updates on the game. Phasmophobia is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.