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    Any budget reccomendations for a voice changer?

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    1 hour ago, SL 5759 said:

    I was tinkering around with a design for this same thing while in school last year. Only difference is that only the mic, fans, and battery would be kept in the helmet. Everything was going to use pogo pins so you can take the helmet off without having to worry about breaking wires. Channels would have been designed into the face mask for all the wiring to run from the dome where the battery would have been kept, through the face mask where the fans were housed, down to the bottom portion of the face plate, where the microphone would be housed. Bluetooth transmitter to the receiver kept on your belt to go into the Zoom and amp setup.

     

    Wish I could find that damn notebook...

     

    Evil genius levels of engineering.

    MiCom End of Life

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    8 hours ago, JImmy said:

    Anyone knows if the sound files are available to get (buy) somewhere?

     

    Assuming audio files are proprietary; owned by the person (s) responsible for MiCom. They may have been published to the Internet by a MiCom owner. @Megtooth Sith might have more insight.

     

    Also consider Battlefront 2 audio files and AI voice generators .

    Any budget reccomendations for a voice changer?

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    1 hour ago, Moose9543 said:

    I CAN solder! thank you very much!, ordered one on amazon just now, I have 3D printed the helmet so hopefully I can install it onto the helmet

     

    Having the mic and voice changer integrated into your helmet would be incredibly cool. You could even print a case for the Velleman circuit and "weld" it in. Please keep us updated on your progress.

    Boss VE-5 WIP

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    On 10/29/2023 at 1:07 PM, DarthFrazier said:

     

    Matt: Thanks SO much for that test. I really appreciate it. (Also fun to see the man behind the mask.)

     

    So, the Boss unit controls the volume output of the microphone/modulated signal. But, there is no separate volume control for the AUX input—and that signal is just passed through and patched into the outbound sound signal, correct? The Boss manual states that for the AUX-in: "Use the controls of the connected device (audio player) to adjust the volume." So, that should work for balancing the breathing sound from an MP3 player with volume control. Does that make sense? A few other questions: 

    • It's not stated in the manual, but I assume the unit will play both voice modulation and AUX signals at the same time. Can you confirm?
    • Which "out" port are you using to connect to your speakers (headphones, or line?)
    • What connector does that port use? (XLR plug or stereo 3.5mm mini-plug?)

    Note: I also saw that there is a microphone sensitivity adjustment, so that could help with eliminating ambient noise. 

     

    Not blowing you off, frantically rewaxing my tunic and sleeves for an event this evening. Completely understand what your asking. Will get some testing done soon. Thanks for your patience.

    Boss VE-5 WIP

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    8 hours ago, DarthFrazier said:

    You can add a second sound signal via the line in port. But, the "looper" will not record that signal. It also deletes any loop when you turn off the unit. So, it looks like I'll need to also add a small MP3 player for breathing sounds via the line-in.

     

    Confirmed

    Boss VE-5 WIP

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    8 hours ago, DarthFrazier said:

     

    I found the documentation—here's a link to the manual. You can add a second sound signal via the line in port. But, the "looper" will not record that signal. It also deletes any loop when you turn off the unit. So, it looks like I'll need to also add a small MP3 player for breathing sounds via the line-in.

     

    Also, I'll continue this discussion over on my WIP. @Occanum/Matt—apologies for hijacking your thread on this product. 

     

     

     

    Tested the Aux

     

    https://imgur.com/a/kZn2MZe

    Boss VE-5 WIP

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    5 hours ago, DarthFrazier said:

    Edit: OK, second issue. Can you use the "phase looper" mentioned in the product description to provide the breathing loop?

     

    Didn't know this was a feature. Can you post a link to the documentation. I'd be willing to experiment.

    Boss VE-5 WIP

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    4 hours ago, DarthFrazier said:

    I'm seriously considering this setup for Vader. I've run out of room under my armor for transducers which had worked well until I gained weight. My only concern is the lack of noise-canceling adjustment—something I've always relied on with my previous voice systems. This system is a bit of an investment and I'm leery to not have that option. Thoughts?

     

    Noise cancelling is dependent on the microphone and positioning. I don't have any issues with ambient noise, distortion or feedback with equipment listed above. Last troop I surpassed my previous volume levels and still no issues. The crowd response was hilarious, many were startled when I spoke.

     

    Downside is Boss and Phillips speakers are no longer being produced. So mean time to failure is a consideration.

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    Boss VE-5 WIP

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    Posted · Edited by Occanum

    6 hours ago, Plaideon said:

    I run the setup from the pittforcefive video - it sounds great, but I run into issues where the mic will pick up ambient noise and feedback with the speaker in the chest mount, even under all of that TFA fabric. Anyone deal with a similar issue?

     

    • Is your mic unidirectional?
    • Does your mic have any noise canceling?
    • Do you increase volume on Boss or speakers or both?
    • Is the mic right up in your face hole? Mine is so close that it can pick up breathing if I'm panting.

     

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    MiCom End of Life

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    17 hours ago, Megtooth Sith said:

    I invented the current iteration. I may dabble in a revival under a different name. It was a distraction to my sabers and costuming, building the units consumed all of my spare time, and the demands were relentless. 

     

    Mike mentions you often. Hope you and/or Cody can revive the product. It is widely used and liked by many in the 501st.

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    Boss VE-5 WIP

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    On 11/30/2022 at 10:40 AM, doctorJ said:

    And for the TFA do you need 2 speakers?

     

    After two troops, inside and outside locations, I can definitively say two speakers is the way to go. Getting enough output from one Philips BT3900 causes distortion. Two speakers throws enough to overcome surcoat, my voice, and ambient noise. 

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    MiCom End of Life

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    Posted · Edited by Occanum

    A popular option for Kylo voice systems is at end of life. Announced last Thursday (5/11), MiCom is closing shop. Link to video.

    https://www.facebook.com/MiComSoundRig/videos/970662913977464

     

    A lottery will be held for the final run. To enter, message Mike directly in Facebook @MiComSoundRig.

     

    Still no word on pricing or if a do-it-yourself kit will be made available.

     

    Source:

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=970662913977464&id=100031908623431&eav=AfbSR7iEGJcGNuz8SLXiou1V7fTpU1-Em0IDMHwK_DSUXbvw_FKUhlqwZ5PbxBJnwIw&m_entstream_source=timeline&anchor_composer=false&paipv=0

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