Absorbing traffic noise with Helmholtz resonators (video)


Interesting talk.
@mahgister  will like!

"These Bricks Can Absorb Traffic Noise - Thesis Presentation on Helmholtz Resonators"

"I gave a talk on my Masters Thesis Project in Architecture focusing on Altering Soundscapes in Exterior Environments using Helmholtz Resonators in Ceramic Bricks to absorb Low Frequency Traffic Noise.

I recently graduated from @BartlettArchUCL at University College London and was invited to give a talk on my project for the Portland Digital Fabrication Club in Portland."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9-p4AkgVU8&ab_channel=JoeMakes

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Showing 1 response by tksteingraber

Interesting topic to me….I was not one of the naysayers who actually experimented with @mahgister bottle Helmholtz resonators.  I liked using 4 - 1.75L Bourbon or other bottles with long necks.  More is better but I had to control myself.  I added 1-2 inches of water, drilled holes in the caps and inserted various sizes (2-4 inches various diameters as well) of straws through the holes with a tight fit.  Set them up about halfway between the system and sitting position on an arc.  2 between the speakers and 1 outside of both speakers.  As crazy as this sounds it filled the room with a fuller more 3D sound bringing the music further into the room. It is a subtle improvement in my environment.  I only use  4 bottles so I can easy pull them out when I want to use them and no one is around.  My reputation to a hit when people saw Bourbon bottles spread throughout the room with straws in them.  🤣

Fun experiment.  Thanks Mahgister👍