Master the Phasmophobia Parabolic Microphone: Unlocking and Using This Essential Tool

The Parabolic Microphone is a valuable tool in Phasmophobia, aiding in ghost detection through sound. This guide details how to unlock and effectively utilize this optional equipment.

Unlocking the Parabolic Microphone

The Parabolic Microphone isn't initially available. It's unlocked through progression:

• Tier 1: Unlocked at Level 7. Purchase from the in-game shop.
• Tier 2: Unlocked at Level 31. Upgrade cost: $3,000.
• Tier 3: Unlocked at Level 72. Upgrade cost: $5,000.

Remember, prestiging resets your level, requiring you to unlock each tier again. You can equip up to two microphones regardless of your team size.

Using the Parabolic Microphone

Equip the Parabolic Microphone from the truck's equipment wall before starting your investigation. Challenge Mode may require you to add it to your loadout beforehand. Use the designated button to activate/deactivate it. Tier 3 features a directional radar.

On larger maps, the microphone is invaluable for locating ghosts based on their sounds (e.g., object throwing, door movements, vocalizations). It can also fulfill optional objectives requiring ghost voice recordings. Certain ghosts, like the Deogen or Banshee, produce unique sounds only detectable with this device, aiding in identification.

This comprehensive guide covers unlocking and utilizing the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia. For more Phasmophobia guides and news, including achievement/trophy guides, check The Escapist.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.