Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Using open source and DIY electronics, Sonic Microscope translates what it sees into sound. It creates “pixel watchers” which constantly scan the image for changes in brightness, colours and movements of objects and organisms in the frame. Patterns in appearance and behaviour create signature sounds for each subject. Sonic Microscope creates new dimensions for exploring and interacting with parts of our surroundings that generally remain invisible and hidden.
The idea behind creating such tools is to encourage people to investigate and create new experiences that question our understanding of what surrounds us. The Sonic Microscope has been used over the past year for extensively mapping landscapes in Finland.
Using open source and DIY electronics, Sonic Microscope translates what it sees into sound. It creates “pixel watchers” which constantly scan the image for changes in brightness, colours and movements of objects and organisms in the frame. Patterns in appearance and behaviour create signature sounds for each subject. Sonic Microscope creates new dimensions for exploring and interacting with parts of our surroundings that generally remain invisible and hidden.
The idea behind creating such tools is to encourage people to investigate and create new experiences that question our understanding of what surrounds us. The Sonic Microscope has been used over the past year for extensively mapping landscapes in Finland.
