What Is Parabolic Microphone Phasmophobia?

The Parabolic Microphone is a piece of Equipment in Phasmophobia. It can detect sound through walls and at a great distance. It serves as a portable version of the Sound Sensor.

What is a parabolic microphone used for?

A parabolic microphone uses a parabolic reflector to collect and focus sound waves into a microphone, much in the same way a parabolic antenna (eg, satellite dish) focuses radio waves. The sound input into the microphone is processed and sent to headphones worn by the user.

How do you use the mic in Phasmophobia?

You can do this by right clicking the speaker icon in the task bar to the bottom right, clicking Open Sound Settings, then scrolling to Input, “Choose your input device” and selecting the mic you want to use in Phasmophobia. Once that's set you can go ahead and start the game.