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Daric Gill created an interactive sound art installation called ‘The Translation Machine’ using an Arduino UNO R3, blending technology with nature. The project features motion-triggered audio that plays binaural recordings collected during global travels. Sensors detect movement and proximity, adjusting sound volume dynamically. The wooden enclosure and speaker horns were crafted from reclaimed sassafras wood. Bees contributed uniquely by building honeycombs inside the structure, filtering sound through their natural patterns.
Key facts
- The project combines Arduino technology with bee-built honeycombs for sound filtration.
- Motion-triggered sensors play spatial audio recordings from Gill’s travels when activated.
- Sassafras wood from an old barn was repurposed for the enclosure and speaker horns.
- Binaural microphones capture 3D audio resembling real-world sound perception.
- The Bee Collective facilitated honeycomb growth by seeding wax in the wooden structure.
