How to use the Sound Recorder in Phasmophobia

There are many different types of equipment you can use throughout your investigations in Phasmophobia. The Sound Recorder is by far one of the most unique, although it can also be decently tricky to use.

Using this item is crucial if you want to conduct the best investigation possible. It's a fairly easy item to use once you understand how it functions, so here's how to use the Sound Recorder in Phasmophobia.

What does the Sound Recorder do in Phasmophobia?

The Sound Recorder can be used to capture audio evidence in Phasmophobia. It's the only tool that can catch this type of evidence, so if you're looking to earn lots of XP and cash, using it in every investigation is essential.

Evidence captured using the Sound Recorder is listed in your journal so you can play it back and end the contract with the best evidence you find. You can have up to three pieces of audio evidence captured in each round, so you may need to delete some to make room for better options.

How to record evidence with the Sound Recorder in Phasmophobia

You can record evidence with the Sound Recorder by holding down the Primary Use button while this device is on in Phasmophobia. Although there are three different Tiers for this item, the recording process looks identical for each one, so once you know how to record on one, you're ready to use all of them.

How to use Tier I Sound Recorder in Phasmophobia

Although the Tier I Sound Recorder is technically the "worst" version of this item, it's actually the easiest to use since you can simply follow the colored lights to get closer to the source of the noise. The more lights you see, the better and clearer the audio evidence is, so press record and use it as a compass to make the recorder spike up to green if possible.

This version of the Sound Recorder works a bit like the Tier II EMF Reader. The more lights you see, the better the evidence is. There are no fancy screens or extra readings on this one, so you just need to focus on the colors to find what you're looking for. Red lights indicate slight noise, orange lights are medium noise, and green lights are for loud noise.

How to use Tier II Sound Recorder in Phasmophobia

The Tier II version of the Sound Recorder has a small screen with a graph-like structure. You're essentially looking for peaks on this graph, so the higher the peak, the better the evidence.

Sound appears as dark grey shading along the graph on the Tier II Sound Recorder. When there's no sound, the screen is mostly blank, so it's fairly easy to spot when the ghost starts making noise. The more dark grey shading you see, the more noise there is to capture. You're looking for lots of dark gey and tall mountain peaks with this version of the tool.

How to use Tier III Sound Recorder in Phasmophobia

The Tier III Sound Recorder is the most complex version of this equipment, but it's the most powerful. This Sound Recorder has a fancy screen with two bars, and you're looking for the bars to go up to track and record sound.

The top bar, marked with "L," is for your left, while the bottom bar, marked with "R," is for your right. When the ghost makes noise, one or both of these bars will spike upwards. You can spin around and try to make the bar go up more to get closer to the ghost for clearer audio.

There's also a circular, clock-like icon near the bottom right corner of the screen. This icon sometimes has a line appear on it to point you towards where the sound is heard, even if you're decently far away from it. It acts like a compass you can follow to get closer to the noise.

The Tier III Sound Recorder has a lot going on, so it can be a bit overwhelming to use. Mastering this tool takes a lot of time, but it's incredibly useful for investigations once you get the hang of it.

Which Sound Recorder is best in Phasmophobia?

Although the Tier III Sound Recorder technical has the best abilities and usage overall, I've personally had a better time using the Tier I and Tier II versions. It really comes down to personal preference and gameplay style with this one, as you'll get the best use out of whichever one you're most comfortable with.

If you want the overall most effective and powerful tool, stick with the Tier III version of this item. But if you find the fancier screen confusing, you might have an easier time with the simple Tier I version. The color system is super intuitive and a lot easier to keep an eye on while multitasking, so I generally opt for Tier I over Tier III in most investigations.

The Tier II version is a solid middle-ground option, too. It does have a slightly fancier system, but it's easy to get used to and isn't overly complex like the Tier III version sometimes feels. The Tier II variant does seem to take the longest to turn on, though, which can be a bit frustrating if you're trying to quickly capture evidence. There are pros and cons for each one, so I recommend testing all options out until you find the one that feels right for you.

After mastering the Sound Recorder, you may want to test your skills by attempting the weekly challenge mode. You also might want to work on learning how to use the Music Box or review what we can expect when Horror 2.0 arrives.

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