Audio Mechanism

Phonograph

An audio-mechanism project about making sound visible through structure, motion, and material. The page frames the project through acoustic intent, mechanical decisions, fabrication, and testing.

Concept

The Phonograph page can tell a story about sound, mechanism, and the physical ritual of listening.

Audio-focused object
Mechanical expression
Material presence

Engineering Story

Explain how sound is generated or amplified, what mechanisms are involved, and what constraints shaped the assembly.

Acoustic path
Rotating or moving parts
Assembly logic

Design Story

Show how the visual language supports the audio experience through proportion, material, and user interaction.

Retro or crafted cues
User touchpoints
Visible function

Build Process

CAD, fabrication, fit checks, and assembly documentation show how the audio mechanism moved from visual concept into a buildable object.

CAD development
Fabrication tests
Final assembly

Testing

End with sound tests, tuning decisions, and what improved through iteration.

Listening tests
Resonance or volume changes
Final performance notes