Topic: Talk Box
Recently i made a talk box, and i thought it would be so much fun that I would share it with everyone so they could have just as much fun. Here's what you do.
1.) Find a small (5-10 Watt) amplifier from, say, a computer speaker. be sure you know were the inputs and outputs are, because you are going to need to cut them apart.
2.) Go to goodwill and get a stereo speaker in a speaker box. The Speaker should have about a three inch diameter.
3.) splice the input wires on the amplifier to expose the wiring. now solder on a 1/4" input.
4.) attach the output wires from the amp to the speaker.
5.) cut holes in the box for the input and the power supply.
6.) place the amplifier in the box
7.) thread the input and power wires through the holes you just cut.
8.) make sure the speaker is attached to the speaker box with the speaker face showing through the hole.
9.) stuff the empty space in the speaker box with cotton balls or rags to soundproof the box.
10.) Glue a second box that has five sides instead of the usual six onto the speaker box. It should be the same size as the speaker so that it covers the speaker face. the open side should be facing into the speaker box.
11.) Cut a hole on the top of the second box to accommodate a vinyl hose.
12.) stick the vinyl hose into the hole and run it up next to your microphone.
13.) cover any holes you made with tape to complete sound proofing.
14.) plug your guitar into the input, turn on the amplifier, and listen in the end of the tube for sound. If there is no sound, check your wiring, or see if your amp is turned up.
15.) plug your microphone into a high powered speaker and adjust to a level where you don't get feedback.
16.) put the end of the hose into your mouth and mouth out words as you strum your guitar. If no sound comes out, review the steps until you find your problem.
17.) have fun!
-dan
Jimi Hendrix
danspr