Colour Wheel Solar Sound

Research Station

CWSSRS

A Manual

2011-2014

Being an Introduction to and instructional for the use of the CWSSRS for the study of the sound of colours.

CWSSRS Foundation, Ireland can be contacted on +353 (0) 86 3623 523

Further resources are available at

ColourWheelSolarSoundResearchStation.wordpress.com

Speaker

CRT Television

CCTV colour camera

PV Solar Cells

Record Player

Sample Colour Wheels

CWSSRS Stand

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DESCRIPTION:A series of colour wheels representing colours as proportional pie-charts based on their CMYK codes, rotating on a turntable under a CCTV camera. The camera relays the image to a television screen, then a solar panel attached to the screen converts the light image into electrical impulses. From here, an audio amplifier converts the electrical impulses into sound.

The colour wheels can be changed by the user/participant/visitor, and the rotation is done by hand or by engaging the drive of the record player. The volume does not need to be loud, and the level can be easily adjusted, in relation to the space and other works.

For a purely visual experience, remove the solar panel, deactivate the audio amplifier, and watch the image rotate on screen.

COMPONENTS:(All components are readily available, or can be supplied and installed by the CWSSRS Foundation)Record player with built-in amplifierColour charts – inkjet prints mounted on vinyl singles, reference copies printed and presented adjacent.CCTV camera (colour)CRT TelevisionPhotovoltaic Solar CellsSpeakerWooden shelf unit

Optional: adjustable worklight for improved brightness

POWER:Mains power, 4-socket extension lead

DIMENSIONS:Dimensions are variable, minimum floorspace required is 32”x24” (width x depth), height 29”.

UPGRADES AVAILABLE. Contact for further details.