Crafting DIY Trash Can Acoustic Resonator
In an innovative twist on traditional reverb design, Something Physical has unveiled the Street-Verb - a reverb unit built around urban street objects. Instead of using a metal plate, the Street-Verb employs a trashcan as the vibrating surface, offering a creative and resourceful take on the classic plate reverb.
The Street-Verb operates on the same fundamental principle as a traditional plate reverb. Audio is played through a speaker connected to a bolt, which transmits vibrations into the trashcan. These vibrations create reverberations, and piezo pickups capture this sound, which is then amplified to produce the reverb effect.
Unlike traditional plate reverbs, the Street-Verb differentiates itself mainly through its choice of material. The trashcan acts as the resonant plate, with the concept and operation remaining similar: excitation of a physical metal surface followed by pickup of vibrations, producing natural reverberation.
One key operational detail of the Street-Verb is the use of a class D amplifier to drive a speaker attached to a bolt. The bolt contacts the trashcan, transferring sound vibrations. Piezo elements act as pickups, running through simple transistor preamps, allowing for a stereo reverb effect even from a mono input.
Tests of the Street-Verb have been conducted using various street furniture, including gates and street signs. However, the trashcan setup has proven to be the most effective. The speaker driver and pickups are adjustable, making the Street-Verb versatile and adaptable to various street furniture.
In summary, the Street-Verb is a physical, tangible reverb unit that offers a fresh and innovative approach to the classic plate reverb design while maintaining its fundamental operating principles. A video demonstrating the Street-Verb is available after the break, allowing you to experience the unique sound of this trashcan reverb for yourself.
This innovative DIY gadget, the Street-Verb, uses urban street objects for its reverb design, making it a unique addition to any music production setup. With the trashcan acting as the resonant plate, this unconventional reverb unit creates a one-of-a-kind music entertainment experience, further enhancing your favorite tunes with distinct technology-driven reverberations.
