How to choose a microphone for wiretapping?

Nowadays, there are a huge number of very different ways to get information, among them there is one unspoken one. We are talking about the so-called "bugs", that is, eavesdropping devices.

In our article, we will dwell in more detail on the types of microphones for wiretapping, the rules for choosing the optimal model and give an overview of the most popular models.

There are several types of microphones for listening at a distance. Depending on the mechanism of operation, there are three main groups of "bugs":

• directional system;
• laser equipment;
• microphone for wiretapping through the wall.

There are 4 main groups of directional eavesdropping equipment.

• Tubular - are a hollow tube with small slits distributed in several rows equidistant from each other. At the very end of the tube there is a microphone with a built-in voice recorder and sound amplifier. Acoustic vibrations enter the slots and create vibration waves - and it is them that the working microphone picks up. The waves coming from each slot merge into one single wave, the amplifier transforms it into a sound frequency that is accessible to our ears, and we can hear what is being said at a distance.

• Gradient microphones - are a pair of small, side-by-side microphones with increased sensitivity. In this case, the signal is formed by subtracting the acoustic parameters captured by them. Then comes a microphone and a small amplifier, they are the same as in tubular installations. The device allows you to listen to conversations within the room or record a telephone conversation at a short distance.

• Phased flat lattices - such equipment consists of one flat plate, on the surface of which signal receivers are built. Sound waves coming from all points are combined and transmitted to an amplifier. However, you should not try to listen to the situation in a noisy room or on a crowded highway, since such a design tends to catch sound from all sides - as a result, you will only get a whole bunch of problems.

• Parabolic microphones - are a device made of a concave plate in the form of a parabola with a diameter of 25-50 cm. In the very center there is a sound absorber, amplifiers connected to a microphone. The pick-up element picks up the signals and connects them, while the greater the degree of "concavity" of the cymbal, the more correct and clean the sound transmission will be. However, such a device does not allow recording a single conversation - it is only capable of picking up a range.

Professionals in their work use the entire arsenal of the presented devices, but the vast majority of models from the above list are simply not available on free sale. For ordinary users, only parabolic microphones are available.

Are very popular laser microphones, they allow you to listen to everything that happens in the room. This device also reads the vibration of windows in the room. The principle of its operation is simple: the microphone sends a laser beam onto the glass, reflecting, it returns back to the device, but already in a form altered by vibrations. A built-in sensor decodes the recording and broadcasts it to the listener.

The laser can be used for listening at a distance of up to 500 m, without the need to use bugs that could arouse suspicion in the listening target. However, this equipment is by no means cheap - the price tag for such microphones starts at half a million rubles. Of course, you can always buy cheap home-grown fakes on the black market, but they will most likely not function correctly, if they can work at all.

Special devices are used for listening through the wall. If you and the listener are separated by only one wall, then you can choose just such a device. The microphone will pick up the vibrations of the wall and transform the sound. The principle of operation is a bit like a laser, but with the difference that you must be sure to be in the next room.

Such bugs cost about 5 thousand rubles in specialized retail outlets.

The most popular drying microphone is considered "Super Ear 100"... As with many other parabolic units, a concave plastic plate is provided. This device includes binoculars as well as headphones with an 8x zoom option. A built-in high-quality voice recorder is provided, thanks to which you can record conversations. In order for nothing to interfere with the wiretap, you can wear headphones.

The microphone allows you to listen to conversations at a distance of up to 100 m. The sound is amplified up to 70 dB, for this it is not necessary to adjust the sensitivity up to 105 dB.

Microphone brand "Yukon How" it also picks up sounds within 100 m. However, this model does not have a concave cymbal, and in size it is slightly smaller than a conventional stage microphone. The battery life is quite impressive - up to 300 hours. Yukon Kak is equipped with a high-quality noise canceling function, so you can listen to it even in strong wind conditions. The strength of the sound can be adjusted.

There are many different types of wiretap microphones on sale these days. In specialized stores, there are wireless bugs, hidden micro-models, as well as products disguised as decorative items. They can work via Wi-Fi or mobile phone.

The choice of microphone for listening largely depends on the environment in which you intend to use it. The main points will be the conditions and duration of the installation, the need to use motion and sound sensors, the required GSM control options. Products with a mini camera and other built-in devices are also on sale.

It is quite convenient to use a microphone with stand-alone operation - it can be placed immediately in a secluded place and not engage in the tedious search for opportunities to connect to the mains. However, if you have the possibility of frequent access to the listening room and can connect the sensor to a current source, then it is better to choose such a device - it is cheaper.

Use of appliances disguised as household items, is considered the most successful - in this case, the likelihood of detecting the microphone is significantly reduced.

As a rule, eavesdropping microphones do not have a particularly strong sensitivity, therefore, when choosing the optimal model, it is very important to check the operation of the equipment. To do this, the seller must supply a SIM card and give its number, and the buyer must call and personally check how accurately the beacon transmits data.

In our article, we gave an overview of microphones that can be used to listen to conversations at a distance, and almost everyone can afford such models. However, do not forget that any illegal espionage is punishable by current legislation - if you record any secret conversation without the consent of its participants, then you have every chance of being in places not so distant.

How to make a microphone for wiretapping, see below.