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 invaluable piece of equipment.
Unlocking the Parabolic Microphone
Three tiers of Parabolic Microphones – Screenshot by The Escapist
Unlock and upgrade the Parabolic Microphone in the shop – Screenshot by The Escapist
The Parabolic Microphone is optional equipment, requiring specific player levels to unlock and purchase 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 re-unlock each tier. You can equip up to two microphones regardless of party size.
Utilizing the Parabolic Microphone
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 features a directional radar for pinpoint accuracy.
Screenshot by The Escapist
On larger maps, the Parabolic Microphone excels at locating ghosts through sound, complementing or replacing traditional methods. It detects various ghost-related noises: object throws, door movements, and vocalizations. It's also crucial for completing certain optional objectives requiring ghost voice recordings. Unique ghost sounds, undetectable by other means, are also revealed by this device, aiding in ghost identification (e.g., Deogen or Banshee).
Conquer Phasmophobia's challenges with the Parabolic Microphone. Check The Escapist for more Phasmophobia guides and news, including achievement and trophy unlocking strategies.
Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.