Room-Sized Studio Light Speaker Combo

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
  • Clem likes to hear Podcasts and Music while working on element14presents videos but he’s not keen on using headphones and does not want to pump the volume to max to hear his speakers across the room. So he turns the ceiling of his workshop into a giant speaker, by building Studio panels. These Panels also reduce room noise for better audio recordings and by adding small LED lights act as soft lightboxes for filming. Dragging around big lights with softboxes is not needed anymore for a lot of shots and the right background music helps keep the groove. All in the name of better, faster project videos! Praise the everlasting Din5_180 Connector for its versatility! You can find more details on the build here: bit.ly/3aVZI6S
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 66

  • @carlitomadrona6211
    @carlitomadrona6211 2 роки тому +1

    You're correct, we can never differentiate the sound your project produces, well that smile when you hear the sound is enough to convince your audiences🥰🥰🥰

  • @achannelhasnoname5182
    @achannelhasnoname5182 4 роки тому +12

    I love how you attached shrink tubing on your third hand clips, I do the same so it doesn't scratch the stuff it holds.

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 4 роки тому

      exactly! I need to redo them soon, they get a lot of use!

  • @janettehill8544
    @janettehill8544 2 роки тому +2

    Great project. I would point how ever, when you showed working you lathe, the cutter was extended way further out then needed. The rule of thumb is to always provide the most support and stiffness to the cutter as is possible for the operation at hand.

  • @pokehunter7078
    @pokehunter7078 2 роки тому +1

    These will make the perfect Dolby Atmos ceiling speakers.

  • @intencityfan
    @intencityfan 3 роки тому +17

    Could you please credit tech ingredients? I believe they inovated some of these concepts. You have improved the concept, but they did a lot of testing for the original concept. Correct me if I am wrong.

    • @bookcadenb4584
      @bookcadenb4584 3 роки тому +2

      While they did make a video a few years back, this process has been known for decades. Only recently have people been DIY'ing DML with Foamular panels on UA-cam. Planar Speakers (roughly the same concept) have been around since the 90's.

    • @russellborrego1689
      @russellborrego1689 3 роки тому +3

      @@bookcadenb4584 and who do you suppose is the reason that people have been diy'ing dml recently on UA-cam with foamular panels?

  • @Digithalis
    @Digithalis 4 роки тому +12

    damn man, you created a light & sound installation in one simple project, some youtubers would love you!!! :-))))

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 4 роки тому +1

      It's all there and open source, go and share it with them everybody can make them, or should I Kickstart that? Lol

  • @robertdiffin9136
    @robertdiffin9136 3 роки тому +1

    The stick with an arrow! Perfection!

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 3 роки тому

      the first thing I ever designed in tinkercad btw.

  • @americanrebel413
    @americanrebel413 4 роки тому +5

    This was great very informative, it looks easy enough for someone like me to do and not screw up.
    Thank you.

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 4 роки тому +2

      You will for sure get it done! I used them daily since I built them, they serve me so well!

    • @americanrebel413
      @americanrebel413 4 роки тому +1

      @@MAYERMAKES 👍✌🍻

  • @Bigmonto
    @Bigmonto 3 роки тому +1

    I like his face when he listens to it.

  • @MerPopcorn
    @MerPopcorn 4 роки тому +3

    Nice video, Clem! Your most interesting and informative yet in my opinion. Well done!

  • @clemmcguinness1087
    @clemmcguinness1087 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent Video Clem
    Regards
    Clem

  • @arlendavis
    @arlendavis 2 роки тому

    I use MOSFETS for variable DC voltage control. I have found that they work very well.

  • @adminindisguise
    @adminindisguise 4 роки тому +3

    Great video. I love the idea of full room audio. Also, I need to use headlamps a lot in my workshop. I've never thought about building my own lights before, this has inspired me to give it a go.

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 4 роки тому +1

      hurray, go for it! and let us know how they turned out on element14.com/presents

  • @taginside1
    @taginside1 4 роки тому +2

    Just amazing all this channel is too fantastic

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 4 роки тому +1

      thanks, don forget to check out the bonus content on element14.com/presents under each video!

  • @randizzle7659
    @randizzle7659 3 роки тому +2

    While having speakers like this would be cool, it does pose the question to me of dampening. With the mass from the LEDs and boxes, it would increase the mass and dampen any bass coming from the speakers. The quarter wave is going to be hitting 2/5ths from the speaker, and where it looks like the transducer is positioned you will have wave interference and have a harder time getting over the dampening effect of the added mass on the back. Are you able to compensate with higher volumes or is it negligible due to being in a concrete bunker? Excellent video btw!!!!!!!

    • @heartobefelt
      @heartobefelt Рік тому

      I was about to write the same . XPS foam will produce great Mids and HF but the power supply mass will damp out the sound when placed like that.
      I did many experiments with XPS , Ply and other composites , the best sound came from 3 mm MDF with a timber frame around the outer extremities attached with Double sided tape.
      The 3 mm material produces crystal clear sound but you still need a subwoofer , i didnt find any exciter that will replace a conventional sub.

  • @donalddluckerii3147
    @donalddluckerii3147 3 роки тому

    Neat project. One issue, unless I missed something you added to the construction, they can’t reduce echos since the foam you are using reflects all the mids snd highs back into the room. You’d need some Owens-Corning or mineral wool to absorb excess mids and highs.

  • @HaggisFist
    @HaggisFist 2 роки тому +1

    Love it! I’ve been wanting to create some of these panel speakers, but can’t stand the idea of big pink blocks on the wall. Has anyone had luck painting them and keeping good sound quality?

    • @JamesWinterRMT
      @JamesWinterRMT 2 роки тому

      If its an even coating of paint it shouldn't effect it too much but maybe wrap it so it's the same weight

    • @lakshandersagwal
      @lakshandersagwal 2 роки тому

      You can cover them with fabric cloth.

  • @thingyee1118
    @thingyee1118 4 роки тому +2

    Good video, deserves more views

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 4 роки тому

      sharing is caring, just sayin'

  • @TheKb117
    @TheKb117 3 роки тому +3

    a stereo music sound demo would be nice :D Great project, btw! Also, care to measure the frequency sweep/response of these panel speakers? tia and Have a Great Day!!! More subs!

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 3 роки тому +2

      the system is mono on purpose to have the same sound everywhere in the room, I use it mostly for podcasts

  • @garrettpatten6312
    @garrettpatten6312 4 роки тому +2

    This is amazing

  • @RaumBances
    @RaumBances 3 роки тому +1

    They work but you made the same mistake many people make when using exciters. If this were a normal speaker box you were building, you would never paint the membrane or mount the electronics to the membrane. But you did just that killing their ability to vibrate freely. You would have gotten a lot better sound quality if you had stained them white, mounted your dimmers on the wall and put the LED strips on the ceiling.

  • @ritaisabel8665
    @ritaisabel8665 4 роки тому +2

    Good

  • @PeterCCamilleri
    @PeterCCamilleri 4 роки тому +4

    Did you give any consideration to the heating of the LM317 regulators. I noticed that there was no heat sink and I have observed these devices getting quite hot.

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 4 роки тому +1

      the PCB acts as heatsink, the perfboard perfomrs nearly as good as a pcb with thermal vias.

  • @harleyprocell3864
    @harleyprocell3864 3 роки тому

    I love the idea but have concerns about mounting the light control boxes on the panels is going to alter the vibration capability of the panels. An alternate mounting sight might have resulted in better sound quality.

  • @CABohol
    @CABohol 4 роки тому +2

    Wow

  • @amplitude2836
    @amplitude2836 2 роки тому

    sorry but those foam boards will not dampen sound. you need open cell foam, air needs to be able to pass through it.

  • @DMonZ1988
    @DMonZ1988 4 роки тому +2

    very cool, nice work! have you made any progress on your giant msla printer? i'd reeeeeeeeally like to see it work! :-)

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 4 роки тому

      Iǘe done some work, if you want to see a similar concept watch 3d printinge Nerds video about nexa3d, released this weak, they use a similar approach and get crazy speeds

  • @yourcurtainsareugly
    @yourcurtainsareugly 4 роки тому +1

    8:33 A perfectly cromulent word

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 4 роки тому +1

      I looked it up in the orkford dictionary of the adeptus mechanicus

  • @SawekWyup
    @SawekWyup 3 роки тому

    What are your thoughts on those exciters? I just bought a pair not being able to get Dayton drivers and I’m counting on luck until they arrive. Have you compared those to some other attenuators?

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 3 роки тому

      I compared only two different exciters, bioth were different in reproduction especially in the lower mids, It boils down to what you like to listen to, the ones used i nthe video were the best IMO for podcasts.

  • @sidhawkwind8179
    @sidhawkwind8179 3 роки тому

    No music played???....Very odd!!!...Plus I have to join a site to see more detail on this project???....Thanks but No Thanks

  • @TheBigern22
    @TheBigern22 2 роки тому

    When having the volume up, how much does the foam vibrate..is it visible? Is it a lot?

  • @quinnquinn4167
    @quinnquinn4167 3 роки тому

    dont they they block light.. ?

  • @Cyril29a
    @Cyril29a 3 роки тому

    Buddy, size of a cable is dependant on amperage NOT voltage. 4:45

    • @jong2359
      @jong2359 3 роки тому +1

      The gauge of the cable conductor is dependent on amperage. The thickness of the insulator is what the voltage rating is based off of. Use proper terms if you are going to go at someone as if you are an expert on the subject, buddy.

    • @Cyril29a
      @Cyril29a 3 роки тому

      @@jong2359 Buddy, non high voltage applications size is dependant only on gauge. You don't see the insulation play a significant role in the overall size of the wire until you get up to a minimum of 600V and it doesn't even begin to get significant until you are in the tens of thousands of volts. So please buddy, the size of the wire and the gauge of the wire are totally interchangeable terms at this scale, ok there buddy? If you are going to @ someone maybe try not to be pedantic about things that aren't pertinent to what is being discussed. Part of being a grownup is know what details are important when. You are the kind of guy who would insist we take in to account the relativistic increase in mass of a car travelling down the highway when calculating fuel costs. While technically correct it is completely insignificant. OK buddy?

    • @jong2359
      @jong2359 3 роки тому +1

      @@Cyril29a Nothing you just said is relevant to what I replied with. You need reading comprehension and basic life skills.

  • @YakovDub
    @YakovDub 3 роки тому +1

    Dude you don't mention Tech Ingridients anywhere. Not cool.

  • @GeirGunnarss
    @GeirGunnarss 3 роки тому +1

    Tech Ingredients