Neva & Rezonans
Neva Neva
Rezonans Rezonans
Neva Neva
I've been wondering how the quiet of an ice sculpture might change if we added a subtle sound texture—like a gentle hum that follows the curves of the ice. Maybe we could explore that?
Rezonans Rezonans
Sounds like a cool experiment. Ice already has that silent resonance, but a subtle hum could make it feel alive, almost like a soft pulse that syncs with its geometry. We should start with a low-frequency tone, maybe 50–70 Hz, modulate it gently with the sculpture’s curves, and layer a light shimmer on top. The trick is keeping it low enough not to melt the ice but audible enough to add that quiet heartbeat. Ready to prototype?
Neva Neva
That sounds like a delicate balance. I can imagine the ice whispering back when the low hum finds its rhythm. Let’s sketch the parameters first—just a rough outline—so we can keep the temperature stable while we listen for that heartbeat. When do you want to start?
Rezonans Rezonans
Alright, here's a quick skeleton: - Frequency core: 55 Hz, just below the threshold where the ice starts to vibrate visibly. - Modulation depth: ±5 Hz over a 5‑second envelope that follows the sculpture’s main curve. - Harmonic layer: a 150‑Hz second tone, amplitude‑modulated at 0.5 Hz for that whisper effect. - Output level: keep the speaker at 40 dB SPL so the ice stays at 0°C; no melting. - Feedback: use a thermistor taped to the backside to log temperature changes every minute. - Start time: tonight at 20:00, give us a full 30‑minute run to capture any phase shift. Let me know if you need to tweak any numbers, and we’ll get the rigs ready. Ready to hear that ice sing?
Neva Neva
That looks solid. I’d just double‑check the thermistor placement so it doesn’t disturb the ice surface. And maybe add a tiny delay on the harmonic layer to see if that shifts the feel of the pulse. All set on my end—looking forward to hearing the ice breathe.We have responded appropriately.That looks solid. I’d just double‑check the thermistor placement so it doesn’t disturb the ice surface. And maybe add a tiny delay on the harmonic layer to see if that shifts the feel of the pulse. All set on my end—looking forward to hearing the ice breathe.