Redneck Audio Engineering

"Vlachen" (vlachenaranias) 01/19/2017 at 13:49 • Filed to: None

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I’m working on a YouTube project to record and show off some of the great drives we have in my area, but I’ve been having trouble getting audio that I like. The road and wind noise have been winning the battle against that sweet exhaust note.

Until now that is.

My research has lead me to the Google, which lead me to a bunch of people saying “put your phone in the engine bay.” I was dubious until now. All I can think about is that lovely turbo spool, the serenade of induction and the light touch of exhaust rumble.

I still plan on making a set of magnetic contact mics for the mufflers so I can blend in that throaty roar, but this will get my through my first charity cruise this weekend.

Edit:
This is an old phone with a busted screen. NBD to strap it in weird places. Put a GoPro mount on it and modded some arms to make it more versatile.

MonkeePuzzle > Vlachen 01/19/2017 at 13:56

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interesting.

I have a spare phone I use for making timelapses, so. no harm in throwing it in really

Mercedes Streeter > Vlachen 01/19/2017 at 13:59

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Well, thankfully I have like 7 phones, I shall test this!!!!!

Vlachen > MonkeePuzzle 01/19/2017 at 14:00

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I should clarify that this one isn’t my constant use phone. It’s the same model as my all-the-timer (2013 Moto X) but I dropped and cracked the screen way back when the replacement screens cost as much as a replacement phone.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Vlachen 01/19/2017 at 15:19

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What about using a bluetooth loudspeaker paired to the phone?

Vlachen > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/19/2017 at 15:21

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Not certain what that’d get me. Specifics?

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Vlachen 01/19/2017 at 15:24

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Something like this tucked wherever, while your phone is controlled from within the car.

https://www.amazon.com/Commands-Hands-free-Bluetooth-Speakerphone-Receiver/dp/B01DNTR67E/ref=pd_lpo_107_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y5VP31EC0NQM28G9NNY7

Vlachen > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/19/2017 at 15:27

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Perhaps. However, the phone I’m using is a busted-screen spare. I failed to mention it in the post.

So, if it goes for a pavement ride, I’m not out anything but the audio.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Vlachen 01/19/2017 at 15:31

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Fair enough.