R2Dan[TK] Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Hey guys I just recently bought a dead cheap voice amp on eBay, just to check out if it's any good for the Trooper use. I wasn't too convinced by the Halloween voice changer, but not yet ready to fork out enough for a ROMFX (I guess I will some day, but right now other things have priority). Anyway, I stumbled across this voice amp on eBay for $10, and thought I'd give it a go. And well, I'm quite pleased with it! Here's a short demo recording I made for you to judge for yourself: ------- I added some padding to the mic, nothing else was altered. If someone's interested now, here's the eBay link: -------- Just wanted to share Edited March 24, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Nice review, and to think I just bought a Halloween voice changer this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I think the volume pot is a BIG plus for this amp compared to the Halloween one. And it is much louder as well, if you want it to be that is On the other hand, you're missing out on all the funny monster and alien voices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 That is a totally awesome find Dan! Youre right it does sound much better than the Halloween voice changer! :duim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly[501st] Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 That is a totally awesome find Dan! Youre right it does sound much better than the Halloween voice changer! :duim: I agree, obviously a nice unit for the price. BUT, quality of voice transmission is not necessarily a good thing when attempting to sound like a storm trooper. IMO, the low quality reproduction of a cheap voice changer amp, mimics the sound of a storm trooper better than any quality amp will. just my 2c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 My only complaint with the haloween voice changer is my voice is so deep that it has a hard time kicking in and drops out alot when I talk. If I purposely talk higher, it works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Great tip. I just bought one to try out. Can't beat the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumby[501st] Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Just bought one to see how it works with my snowie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archetoy Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Nice find Dan, I came across these a month ago on ebay, in fact, there was a small lot going cheap, but I didn't buy them, I am regretting it now.... I modified a voice changer, which is ok, but, i will invest in one of these for my next helmet, and see if I can modify the amp box to make it smaller, and put in some hovi-mix speakers. Thanks for sharing, the dude will probably be amazed a the influx of sales, and put the price up =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hey! I just got mine. These are nice voice amps. Really good quality. I like the fact that they are 9 volt. Nice and compact. I highly recommend it. Get em while they're cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman[TK] Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Just ordered one right now, thanks Dan, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyphis Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thanx for the recommendation. Ordered two. One to mess up and one to do right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentfilms Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks for posting your find! I just bought one and can't wait to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daric LaRone[501st] Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I just ordered one of these since the price is seemingly so amazing (only $4 more than the WallyWorld voice changer... which I have and quite like the sound of). Thanks R2Dan for sharing! P.S. Do you know any "Struchtemeyers" (my last name) over in or around Herne? I'm a newbie; almost finished with my first TK; and haven't been on any troops yet so I have zero experience "in the field". But what I'm confused about is how the WalMart voice changer and this most recent voice amp compares to the ROM/FX at £105.00, which I believe is $155. Does one simply have to hear each one to understand the significant price difference, or am I missing something else here? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 6918[501st] Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I just ordered one of these since the price is seemingly so amazing (only $4 more than the WallyWorld voice changer... which I have and quite like the sound of). Thanks R2Dan for sharing! P.S. Do you know any "Struchtemeyers" (my last name) over in or around Herne? I'm a newbie; almost finished with my first TK; and haven't been on any troops yet so I have zero experience "in the field". But what I'm confused about is how the WalMart voice changer and this most recent voice amp compares to the ROM/FX at £105.00, which I believe is $155. Does one simply have to hear each one to understand the significant price difference, or am I missing something else here? Thanks! The ROM/FX is pricey but it is a custom design board made for us Troopers. It adds static bursts at the end of your sentences when you talk into a microphone. It allows you to adjust several other things, but that's basically the main difference. I have both the Walmart voice changer and a Hyperdyne unit. The Hyperdyne is a close contender to the ROM/FX as it does pretty much the same thing. The Walmart voice changer is not bad for the price you pay, but no static burst. Once you been in this hobby for a while, you'll find yourself wanting better gear or armor. It helps you seem like a real stormtrooper that much more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapstertee Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Sounds good! might get one to replace my Triktoys feedback generator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daric LaRone[501st] Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 The ROM/FX is pricey but it is a custom design board made for us Troopers. It adds static bursts at the end of your sentences when you talk into a microphone. It allows you to adjust several other things, but that's basically the main difference. I have both the Walmart voice changer and a Hyperdyne unit. The Hyperdyne is a close contender to the ROM/FX as it does pretty much the same thing. The Walmart voice changer is not bad for the price you pay, but no static burst. Once you been in this hobby for a while, you'll find yourself wanting better gear or armor. It helps you seem like a real stormtrooper that much more! Aha! Thanks Manny; that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymac Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Has anyone tried this with Stomper's Hovis? I have been very happy with my WalMart Voice Changer, but I would love to have volume control and the 9v size would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2Dan[TK] Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Just a funny side note: The guy is now listing those as "Star Wars costume voice amp", hehe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Just a funny side note: The guy is now listing those as "Star Wars costume voice amp", hehe!! OK, who blabbed? I got mine haven't done anything with them yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-743[501st] Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks for the heads up, just bought one myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Nice find Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) I just ordered one of these and I got a wireless kit to go with it. I'll post up a tutorial in here on how to combine the two when they arrive so everybody can have a shot at making thiers wireless. ----------- Edited March 24, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daric LaRone[501st] Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Mine came last week VERY QUICKLY (nice)... the volume is better/louder than the WalMart VC. I had to cut down the mic part to fit in my MRCE lid. Smitty, can't wait to see what you can show us to make it wireless. Which wireless kit did you get to go with it? P.S. It wasn't me who mentioned to the seller that I was buying for a costume. I hope it doesn't drive up the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I linked to a ebay auction so you can see what wireless kit I got on ebay. Its the same as the Bolun kit but provided by a USA distributor so I dont have to wait a virtual eternity while it ships from Hong Kong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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