Magnet Opus EMF Transducer
The Magnet Opus is a magnet wire transducer designed to amplify the untold "secret" sounds inhabiting our electromagnetic environments. These can be sounds emitted by electrical and motorized tools - for example, neon signs, power drills, and photocopiers; as well as seemingly innocuous digital devices such as laptops, smartphones, modems, and cordless telephones.
The Magnet Opus is a passive device consisting of a single coil of magnet wire terminated to a 1/4” jack, measuring roughly 4” (10 cm) in length. A hefty dose of silicone and heat shrink protects the interior wire coil. While it does not require batteries, the Magnet Opus enjoys having plenty of boost in order to work. Adding a bit of juice with preamps or line level gain brings the Magnet Opus to life, transforming it into an instant antenna - amplifying the electric fields that occupy our daily worlds.
In the video, the Magnet Opus picks up waves of weirdness generated by scrolling through the internet. The mouse activity and keyboard positioning was by no means subtle - apparently keyboards can pack a lot of distortion! The Magnet Opus did not have any additional effects, only the gain on our mixer.
This audio link features the Magnet Opus searching out sounds around the house, such as modems, Android phones, and bluetooth devices.
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