A couple years ago I put together this makeshift mobile audio rig that consisted of some powered speakers, a mixer I cannibalized out of an old multimedia slide projector, a CB mic, and some cheap digital recorders. This was all wired and duct-taped to a bandoleer made from a couple crappy military-style belts. I used the thing to occasionally assault unsuspecting bystanders with improve noise performances.

This past weekend, I stripped the harness down to base components, seam-ripped the pouches off an old US Army tac vest, replaced the speakers with a different pair that I cut down a bit, and rewired the electronics to make the rig a bit more modular. It was a fun thing to work on with my hands over the weekend, during which I spent a great deal of time drinking and watching zombie movies.

I posted these pics while I was working on the thing. The last one shows it assembled. Kinda.

I hope to eventually integrate the Obnoxious Howler Monkey into the rig as an optional add-in module. For now, tho, it goes back in the box and comes out when I feel the need to work with my hands again.

I’ll post some video when I get around to finishing the thing.