Project
Design and prototype a noise-dampening solution for vocal performers
Context
Final Year University Design Practice Module
Ownership
Individual project
Contribution
User research, concept development, sketching, CAD, physical prototyping, visualisation, design for manufacture
Where are you able to practice?
Bedroom
In-house music room
Independent practice room
Professional music studio
How much impact does being overheard have on your practice?
None
Low
Medium
High
Data gathered from 22 participants
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1 | Power button, ANC calibration button and main circuitboard housed in right ear cup
2 | PU foam wrapped in PVC vinyl for comfortable wearing, secured by snap hooks with no visible screws
3 | AUX volume NFC tag and ANC intensity NFC tag housed in each side panel for simple finger-swiping control
4 | USB-C charging input, AUX input and secondary circuitboard housed in left ear cup
5 | Corrugated open-cell PU foam lines the mask interior for increased sound absorption, with outer cushion for reduced sound leakage
6 | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling system (1x feedforward mic, 2x 40mm drivers, 2x feedback mics, 1x lithium-ion battery) housed within mask
