The Porter and Davies BC2 Vibrates in Time With the Kick Drum
Sarah Moore — March 29, 2012 — Lifestyle
References: porteranddavies & gizmag
The Porter and Davies BC2 lets percussionists feel the vibrations of the bass drum throughout their whole body. The drum throne vibrates in time with the bass drum, which sends signals up through the drummer's spine and into the ears as a sub-bass sound. This allows the player to hear the kick drum properly without having to turn the onstage levels way up or having to boot the heck out of the drum. This allows the drummer to hear the instrument properly without having it overpower the other instruments.
To operate the rumbling seat, a bass drum mic is run into the BC2 control box that sits beside the player during a set. Inside of the box is a splitter that runs a clear signal out of the box and a signal to trigger the vibrations in the seat. The Porter and Davies BC2 helps drummers feel the rhythm, literally, without causing the sound guy at the show a major headache.
To operate the rumbling seat, a bass drum mic is run into the BC2 control box that sits beside the player during a set. Inside of the box is a splitter that runs a clear signal out of the box and a signal to trigger the vibrations in the seat. The Porter and Davies BC2 helps drummers feel the rhythm, literally, without causing the sound guy at the show a major headache.
Trend Themes
1. Vibrating Instruments - There is an opportunity to explore other vibrating instruments to create more immersive performances.
2. Body-centric Music - Creating instruments and music experiences that are more body-centric could revolutionize the way we perceive and enjoy music.
3. Multi-sensory Music - There is an opportunity to create music experiences that engage multiple senses, such as touch, to create a more holistic experience.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The music industry could explore creating more immersive music experiences that engage multiple senses.
2. Audio Equipment - The audio equipment industry could look at developing more innovative products that incorporate tactile sensations, such as the Porter and Davies BC2.
3. Live Performance - The live performance industry could benefit from incorporating more multi-sensory elements to create more engaging performances.
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