I designed and built my wave field synthesis (WFS) speaker array as part of Ears In Space, an umbrella project that includes my work in spatial audio technology and environmental recording. I consider Ears In Space complementary to my artistic practice, operating in the overlap between my art and my collaborations with other artists and researchers.

    Wave field synthesis places virtual sound sources in real space with a high degree of precision, using dozens of small speakers in a linear array. A computer coordinates the firing of  the loudspeakers to generate coherent wave fields in a two-dimensional space in front of the array. While much larger arrays exist at institutions such as EMPAC in Troy, NY - where I was first inspired to work with this technology - the Ears In Space WFS array is designed for intimate spaces, smaller galleries, and homes. The system is modular and fits into a large rolling suitcase, allowing for expansion and experimentation.