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How To Use the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia

Feb 28,2025 Author: Liam

Master the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia offers a variety of ghost-hunting tools, and the Parabolic Microphone stands out as a particularly effective one. This guide details how to unlock and utilize this valuable piece of equipment for your investigations.

Unlocking the Parabolic Microphone

Three tiers of Parabolic Microphones in Phasmophobia

Parabolic Microphone in the shop in Phasmophobia

The Parabolic Microphone is optional equipment, requiring you to reach specific levels to unlock and purchase it from the in-game shop. Three tiers exist, each offering 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, 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

Parabolic Microphone in use

Screenshot by The Escapist

Equip the Parabolic Microphone from the truck's equipment wall after selecting it in the shop. Toggle it on/off using the appropriate button. Tier 3 includes a directional radar.

Parabolic Microphone radar

Screenshot by The Escapist

On medium and large maps, the Parabolic Microphone is invaluable for locating ghosts via sound cues (e.g., object throws, door movements, ghostly whispers). It can also help complete optional objectives requiring ghost voice recordings. Certain ghosts (like the Deogen or Banshee) produce unique sounds only detectable with this microphone, aiding in identification.

Conclusion

This guide covers the unlocking and usage of the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia. Consult The Escapist for further Phasmophobia guides and news.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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