-If you missed or want a refresher on last week’s lecture about Ambisonics and binaural audio, you can download my slide deck as a PDF from the downloads page.
-Today I’ll be conducting a contact microphone building workshop during the first half of class. These microphones are used often by sound artists and experimental musicians as they sense audio vibrations through contact with solid objects as opposed to traditional microphones which pick up airborne vibrations. Please be sure to arrive on time so we can begin promptly 🙂
-If you’re interested in building more contact mics for yourself later, below are some Amazon links for parts. IA has a soldering work bench with irons, helping hands, fume extractors etc., on the 2nd floor of Dolphin you can use. Just ask me first 🙂
–Piezo discs (different disc diameters available)
–Speaker wire
–Solderless 1/4″ TS jack
-Below is a compilation of Instagram reels showcasing different uses of contact microphones.
HOMEWORK:
– Continue to work on Project 3. Due in two weeks.