FOR RELEASE:
12:00 p.m. EDT, May 8, 2009
CONTACT:
POD DESIGN+MEDIA
Brooks Atwood, Principal
Tel: (212) 300-4232
Email: brooks@pod-design.com
“LISTENING STUDIO” IS AN AUDIO, VIDEO & ARCHITECTURAL INSTALLATION
The Listening Studio consists of an audio and video installation used as an audio test within a custom designed laboratory space. It is a project created through collaboration between POD DESIGN+MEDIA and sound designer and artist Daniel Perlin. The Studio is permanently installed in the Center for Hearing and Communication in lower Manhattan, New York.The installation/test consists of immersive video and audio environments. These environments contain a series of conversations that switch backgrounds and ambient audio in real time. These environments challenge the spectator/patient to listen closely and try to understand the conversations. The test, run by a trained laboratory technician, is intended first as therapy for those who have hearing aids or cochlear implants, so that they may test their hearing in varying situations. They may choose to have their hearing adjusted based upon their results.
The test is open to the public as well, and will be available for anyone to experience as a spectator/patient. The room contains a 5.1 surround-sound system, 16 HD videos on a flat screen monitor and a custom musical keyboard which serves as the testing interface.
The Studio is permanently installed in the Center for Hearing and Communication in lower Manhattan, New York and now open to the public through appointment by calling (917) 305-7766.
The media is invited to check out the Listening Studio at an open house on Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres will be served. The Center for Hearing and Communication is located at 50 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York City.
POD DESIGN+MEDIA® is a New York & Texas based multi-disciplinary design laboratory that doesn't separate architecture from other types of design. We believe you should DESIGN LIKE YOU MEAN IT. Period. No matter what the project may be. Our think-tank approach allows us to pursue a wide range of projects in all types of scales ranging from product design to furniture to architectural projects to art installations.
We are universalists and work in a collaborative environment using a process-based design approach. We believe design is a comprehensive development for every aspect of a project from business plans to brand identity to material research, product development and fabrication.
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