Phasmophobia continues to get bigger and better, with a new update providing the ability to record sounds. To get the most out of this new feature, we’ve got everything you need to know.
Part of the Chronicle update on June 24, the addition of the Sound Recorder and major media overhaul significantly improves the multiplayer experience in Phasmophobia, giving each player more to do.
We’ve got all the details you need to master the new piece of equipment, including some handy tips.
How to Get the Sound Recorder in Phasmophobia
Before you can record sounds in Phasmophobia, you need a Sound Recorder. This new piece of equipment is classed as optional, and therefore won’t automatically be in your van for an Investigation.
At level four, the Tier 1 Sound Recorder is available to purchase for $30. Once purchased, remember to select the Equipment Manager page and add it to your loadout.
At level 39, a Tier 2 Sound Recorder is unlocked, with the Tier 3 Sound Recorder becoming available at level 60. With each tier, the quality of the Sound Recorder increases, making it easier to use and capture audio.
Remember, as this is an optional piece of equipment, it will be lost if you bring it into the house during an Investigation and are killed by the ghost. If this happens, purchase another one.
How to Record Sounds in Phasmophobia
The Sound Recorder works similarly to the Video Camera in Phasmophobia, with the interact button needing to be held to capture sounds. However, unlike the Video Camera, there is no prompt to record when evidence is detected.
Instead, the record button needs to be manually held down, which makes it easier to capture duplicate evidence. As you can only delete a maximum of three pieces of evidence per Investigation, you should be selective of when you record—so wait until you’re confident the sound you’re capturing is new.
Lights on the Sound Recorder make it clear when audio is being detected, with green lights indicating the volume level is appropriate to record. Move around the area when the lights start to flicker to find the best spot, then hold record. Once done, check your Journal to see what, if anything, has been captured.
Here’s a list of the recordable sounds we’ve discovered so far in Phasmophobia, though be warned, it likely doesn’t show everything.
- Paranormal sounds
- Hunting Ghost
- Singing Ghost event
- Spirit Box responses
What are you enjoying most about the latest update in Phasmophobia? What do you want to see added? Let us know in the Insider Gaming forum.
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