Best products from r/DIYGear
We found 20 comments on r/DIYGear discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 19 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Korg CM100L Clip-On Contact microphone For Tuners
- Korg Model#CM100L
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2. Dayton Audio B652 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair
- Small size, profound performance!
- 6-1/2" woofer provides surprisingly full, punchy bass output
- Clarity and detail that are exceptional in this price class
- Black ebony pica vinyl cabinet finish for a clean, modern appearance
- Removable grill cloth
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3. Logitech Squeezebox Radio Music Player with Color Screen (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
Listen to infinite music, news and sports from every corner of the globe with this easy-to-use, all-in-one Wi-Fi music playerStart listening to free Internet radio stations, online music services, and your personal iTunes collection in minutesBring full, high-quality sound to any room with an ultra-...
4. RCA AH1650SR 50 Feet 16-Gauge Speaker Wire
- 50 feet of 16 guage speaker wire comes on a plastic spool
- Connects speakers to A/V receiver or amplifier
- Insulated jacket
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5. SoftTouch 4729595N Self-Stick Small Felt Pads Protect your Hard Surfaces from Scratches, 84 Pieces, Brown
- Protect Hard Surfaces – Gentle but durable felt pads protect your hardwood, tile, vinyl and laminate surfaces from scratches and marks.
- Long-Lasting Protection - Self-stick adhesive stays in place, doesn't shift when furniture moves.
- Reduce Noise - Furniture moves quietly, easily, without as much friction. Floors withstand daily wear and tear.
- Easy to Apply - For best results, apply to a clean, dry surface, centered on the furniture leg/foot.
- Pack Includes: (84) 3/8" round heavy-duty self-stick felt furniture pads, Brown
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6. Make: Analog Synthesizers: Make Electronic Sounds the Synth-DIY Way
- Maker Media Inc
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7. QSC K10 2-Way Powered Speaker - 1000 Watts, 1x10"
Two-way powered speaker with 10-inch woofer75-Degree vertical and horizontal coverage angle1000-Watt continuous class d power amplifier, via a 2 x 500-watt bi-amped systemCombination XLR-1/4" MIC/line inputs, RCA inputs, discrete line outputs, plus summed outputs for daisy-chainingV-lock locking IEC...
8. Electronix Express Authentic Stranded Hook Up Wire Kit (Tinned Copper) 22 Gauge (6 Different Colored 25 Foot Spools Included)
- Six 22 Gauge Stranded Wire Spools by Electronix Express
- Each wire spool is 25 feet in length - 6 Colors: Red, Black, Green, Yellow, Blue, and White
- Insulation: PVC . 010"
- Voltage Rating: 300 Volts
- Resistant to water, oil - also flame retardant
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9. EX ELECTRONIX EXPRESS Solid Hook Up Wire Kit (Tinned Copper) 22 Gauge (6 Different Colored 25 Foot Spools Included)
Six 22 Gauge Solid Wire Spools by Electronix ExpressEach wire spool is 25 feet in length - 6 Colors: Red, Black, Green, Yellow, Blue, and WhiteInsulation: PVC . 010"Voltage Rating: 300 VoltsResistant to water, oil - also flame retardant
10. Korg CM200BK Clip-On Contact Microphone, Black
- Maximum width of clip: 30 mm
- Cable: 1.5 m
- Clip On Contact Microphone for Tuners
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11. Electro-Voice ZLX12P 12" 2-Way 1000W Full Range Powered Loudspeaker
- Designed for power and performance making it ideal for smaller-venue sound reinforcement or stage-monitoring
- LCD display and 1-knob DSP control with presets for precise and speedy setup
- Input level meters and independent amplifier control to ensure optimal gain structure
- Front LED for "power on" and "limit" indication; Enclosure: Polypropylene
- Patented split-baffle design for superior driver time alignment
- Durable composite construction with innovative high/low grip design for easy pole mounting
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12. Electro-Voice ZLX15P 15" 2-Way 1000W Full Range Powered Loudspeaker
- Provides crisp, clean highs and tight, deep lows for larger spaces, whether used on its own or with a sub
- Features enough amplifier headroom to make sure you're heard both loudly and clearly
- LCD display and 1-knob DSP control with presets for precise and speedy setup
- Input level meters and independent amplifier control to ensure optimal gain structure
- Front LED for "power on" and "limit" indication.Enclosure:Polypropylene
- Patented split-baffle design for superior driver time alignment
- Durable composite construction with innovative high/low grip design for easy pole mounting
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13. Moog Werkstatt 01
OSCILLATOR SECTIONSingle VCO w/ frequency control (8Hz to 16KHz)Saw and square waveshapes w/ control for square pulse widthEnvelope or LFO selectable Mod Source that can be assigned to PWM or Pitch w/ Amount controlAbility to PWM the square wave
14. Power-Grip Pedalboard Mounting Tape
- Creates a stronger and more reliable bond than other hook and loop fasteners. There's no "fuzzy" side that comes apart over time.
- Utilizes the best temperature resistant adhesive backing.
- Apply to a clean surface, allow 24 hours to cure, and you have a permanent bold that will last the life of your guitar pedals and pedal board.
- Save money by never having to replace it. Ever!
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15. ELEGOO UNO R3 Board ATmega328P ATMEGA16U2 with USB Cable Compatible with Arduino IDE Projects, RoHS Compliant
NEW IMPROVEMENT: Clear prints on the female header connector, more precise and easier to use the wire.The ELEGOO UNO R3 BOARD now uses an ATMega16U2 instead of the ATMega8U2 chip. Faster transfer rates and more memory.Control using ATMEL ATMEGA328P chip(the same with Arduino UNO R3)100% compatible w...
17. Aoyue 937+ Pro Series 45 Watt Programmable Digital Soldering Station-ESD Safe, C/F Switchable, Configurable Iron Holder, Spare Plug-in Heating Element
Digital thermostat control with switchable °C / °F readoutProgrammable sleep Function to increase tip life45 watt iron with over 50 available tip sizes2 quick temperature programmable presets, Plug-in heater element
18. HDE Acoustic Guitar Pickup - Electric Transducer for Acoustic Guitars Magnetic Preamp 9 Foot Cable 1/4" Mono Jack
- 1.92 Ounce Bottle
- A Chinese spice blend that includes all five tastes (sweet, sour, bitter, salty and hot)
- All-Natural, Non-GMO Verified
- Non-Irradiated, Kosher
- Frontier is a member owned co-op, responsible to people and planet
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The bass I've heard of belonged to Roy Mitchell-Cardenas from Mutemath. Sadly the only pictures of it I can find are from after it was severely damaged in the Nashville floods a year and a half ago (link). I heard he got a professional luthier to install it, but I don't know any more specific info than that.
The biggest problem with magnetic pickups is the strings. Magnetic pickups work because the string vibrates through a magnetic field, and the pickup can detect this. For this to work, the pickups need to be some sort of magnet-conducting material. This is why electric guitar strings are always made of nickel and/or steel. Other magnetic metals can work too, but most would give a very weak signal.
The reason this works on a bass is because you don't (at least in this case) need to bow it. If you used electric bass strings on a cello, I'm guessing they wouldn't bow very well. You might be able to get cello strings with a metal core, but I'm not sure how well they would work. If you wanted to test this out before retrofitting a cello, you could get a bass and put cello strings on it (if they're long enough), and see how strong its output is.
Of course, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_cello says that some electric cellos use magnetic pickups and steel strings, so maybe it would be doable after all.
Now, don't think that piezo pickup means acoustic sound. You can get a pretty non-acoustic sound by putting any pickup through distortion and/or an amp. You can also try just using a cheap piezo pickup, like this or even something really cheap like this or this.
If you do still want to go with magnetic pickups, I would recommend a Fender Precision Bass style pickup (like the one on Roy Mitchell-Cardenas' bass). A P-Bass pickup sounds great, it's hum-cancelling, and I think the sound would be a good fit for a cello (though that's entirely speculating on my part). The biggest reason to use one though: you want the pickup to be approximately the same distance from each string. Most guitar or bass pickups wouldn't work because they're designed for relatively flat fretboards, not the extreme curvature of a cello. A flat pickup on a cello would pick up the end strings very well, but the middle strings would be really far from the pickup so they would be really quiet. A P-Bass pickup is split, so you could angle each half differently in order to get the poles close to each string (hopefully the string spacing works for this, too).
Do you already have any speakers, or do you just crank your laptop up?
I do two-room audio using one of these amps and two pairs of these speakers--the amp will drive two speakers in parallel on each channel as long as they are 8-ohm speakers. Speaker wire is pretty cheap. I have a server connected to the amp and running Subsonic in jukebox mode for actually playing the music. That way, the server can live out of the way, and I can use the Android app to queue up songs to play.
One thing you could look at is using a wireless audio transmitter or something like the Squeezebox to separate your laptop from the party.
If you actually consider getting the Lepai amp, make sure that you buy it from Parts-Express, because some other sellers don't include the power supply, which is kind of annoying to realize after you receive the amp! Also, if you consider the Dayton speakers I posted, and you listen to electronic or hip-hop music with lots of bass, you'll probably want a separate subwoofer to get enough bass for parties (that is, if your neighbors don't kill you!)
A solution I found to make it harder to change knobs, but still lets you adjust them, are these.
Remove knob. Drill a hole in the center of the pad slightly smaller than the pot shaft. Put pad over the shaft. Replace knob.
Stack a couple to really make it hard to move the knob.
Good thing is this mod is easy to reverse without damaging the pedal.
i forgot, ray has a book took. its really great. it has info on synths, some info about ray, about synth diy, and a very detailed build of the noise toaster. also the appendices have great info on common chips and common op amp circuits:
http://www.amazon.com/Make-Analog-Synthesizers-Ray-Wilson/dp/1449345220
he also did a MAKE video lecture on TL0x op amps you should watch once you know a bit more about op amps and circuits (due to lingo).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/9792372326/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all
QSC K10 - great speaker for the price. Powerful, lightweight, clean.
A bit above your price range, but very much worth it. Search comparable speakers on Amazon if too expensive.
The Korg CM-100 or CM-200 contact mic is perfect for this kind of project. I bought a few of the CM-100Ls when they were $10, and they sound just fine. Piezos aren't easy to solder to, and these Korgs have a nice cable already built in, so it isn't really worth the effort to try and DIY it.
As far as I can tell, there is no functional difference between the 100 and 200, so get whatever is less expensive or more readily available to you.
if mono is ok - this one and a stand is a good investment:
https://www.amazon.com/Electro-Voice-ZLX12P-Two-Way-Powered-Loudspeaker/dp/B00CE0VLXO/
or this if you want more bass
https://www.amazon.com/Electro-Voice-ZLX15P-Two-Way-Powered-Loudspeaker/dp/B00CE0VN3M/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1481056025&sr=1-2&refinements=p_72%3A1248939011%2Cp_89%3AEV
stereo speakers self-powered of decent range and quality will be tough to get at that price...
It depends what you mean by sound modules. If you are referring to larger more complex rack mount machines put out by large manufacturers such as Roland or Korg, then the answer would be no.
However You do have smaller companies online that sell kits for analog and digital synth modules, like this:
https://groovesizer.com/
https://www.amazon.ca/Moog-Werkstatt-01-Analog-Synthesizer-Kit/dp/B00V5BP2H4
https://www.thonk.co.uk/
Also here is an article that lists 12 hackable synth kits
http://www.factmag.com/2017/07/22/best-affordable-small-hackable-open-source-synthesizers/
Keep in mind you could also go on ebay and buy a used sound module for cheap that you could tear apart and re-house in your own case.
hope this helps a little
I used this stuff on my board. It works well with only a single 1-inch patch per pedal.
Where are you seeing $25? Even full sized prototyping arduino uno's can be found for < $10. You might want to get one for prototyping and then build the final version using the arduino pro mini for size reasons.
https://www.amazon.com/IEIK-Board-ATmega328P-Cable-Arduino/dp/B00P2FX9WY/
https://www.amazon.com/Elegoo-ATmega328P-ATMEGA16U2-Compatible-Arduino/dp/B01EWOE0UU
https://www.amazon.com/MakerBest-Quality-Compatible-ATmega328P-Development/dp/B00Q6ZW4NO/
I've seen other UK people's epoxy resin projects using this brand from amazon.co.uk
This is a fairly cheap soundhole pickup. I have one, it is reasonable quality and could be used as a probe. I would think the vibration mode of the spring could be compensated for by the orientation of the pickup http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Pickup-Acoustic-Electric-Transducer/dp/B005H2007E/ref=pd_cp_MI_0/179-5378065-9933534
This. for $50, you can't beat these aoyue stations.
The Big Muff costs $80, not $60. Yeah I guess it is more "complex", meaning has a handful of $0.02 components more and an extra pot. Complexity has nothing to do with the price in this case. If it did those Behringer digital delays and such would cost a hell of a lot more than $50. If you're referring to the Dunlop FF with the circular enclosure it's possible that those enclosures are more expensive than the sheet metal/aluminium boxes EHX uses. Or the $100 price could have been decided upon just for the hell of it. Whatever the case I don't think the $20 difference in price is worth getting worked up about.