In Phasmophobia, the Parabolic Microphone is a top-tier tool for ghost hunting. This guide explains how to unlock and effectively use this invaluable piece of equipment.

Unlocking the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia

The Parabolic Microphone is optional equipment, meaning you'll need to unlock it. This requires reaching specific player levels:

• 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.

Purchase each tier from the in-game shop. You can equip up to two microphones, regardless of party size. Remember, prestiging resets your level, requiring you to unlock the microphone tiers again.

Using the Parabolic Microphone in Phasmophobia

Equip the Parabolic Microphone from your in-game truck before each investigation. Challenge Mode may have different loadouts. Activate it using the appropriate button. Tier 3 includes a directional radar.

The Parabolic Microphone is especially useful on larger maps. It pinpoints ghost sounds—from thrown objects and door movements to the ghost's voice—helping you locate the spectral entity. It can even complete optional objectives requiring you to record the ghost's voice. Certain ghosts, like the Deogen or Banshee, have unique sounds only detectable with this microphone, aiding in identification.

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Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.