Mastering the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia: A Guide

In *Phasmophobia*, one of the most effective tools for tracking down elusive ghosts is the Parabolic Microphone. If you haven't yet explored its potential, let's delve into how to unlock and utilize this invaluable piece of equipment in your ghost-hunting adventures.

How To Unlock Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia

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 falls under the category of Optional Equipment in *Phasmophobia*, which means it doesn't come standard with your character. To add it to your arsenal, you'll need to reach a specific level and purchase it from the in-game Shop.

Like other equipment in *Phasmophobia*, the Parabolic Microphone comes in three tiers, each improving in quality and reliability. To unlock the first tier, you must reach Level 7 and then head to the shop to include it in your equipment loadout (as shown above).

The second tier becomes available at Level 31 and requires an investment of $3,000 to upgrade. The third and final tier unlocks at Level 72, costing $5,000 for the upgrade.

Once unlocked, you can choose any tier of the Parabolic Microphone to use, and you can equip up to two in your loadout, irrespective of the number of players in your team.

Keep in mind, if you decide to Prestige your character, resetting to Level 1 means you'll need to unlock each tier of the Parabolic Microphone again, alongside your other equipment.

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How To Use Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia

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To leverage the Parabolic Microphone during your ghost-hunting contracts in *Phasmophobia*, you must first add it to your loadout through the Shop portal, ensuring it's available in the truck upon arrival. Note that in Challenge Mode, the preset loadout might not include the Parabolic Microphone.

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Once at the location, select the Parabolic Microphone from the equipment wall in the truck to equip it, similar to any other item. Use the designated button to activate or deactivate it. If you're equipped with the tier 3 version, you can utilize the attached radar screen to pinpoint the direction of sounds (as shown above).

On medium or large maps in *Phasmophobia*, the Parabolic Microphone becomes an invaluable asset for locating the ghost through auditory cues, rather than relying solely on the temperature gauge or EMF Reader. It captures any noise produced by the ghost, be it objects being thrown, doors being moved, or the ghost's voice itself. Additionally, you might encounter an Optional Objective requiring you to capture the ghost's voice using the Parabolic Microphone, making it even more useful.

Certain ghosts like the Deogen or Banshee produce unique sounds that can only be detected by the Parabolic Microphone, aiding in their identification.

That wraps up our guide on how to use the Parabolic Microphone in *Phasmophobia*. For the latest guides, news, and tips on unlocking all achievements and trophies, be sure to check out The Escapist.

*Phasmophobia is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*