Wires . . .

Now going back to looking at the first forms of communication methods. . .


When you are little you are taught how to make a communication device - the good old 2 tin and string.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mansellphotos/4901909875/

How does this work?

Sound waves are created as the air vibrates in response to speech or other sounds. The ear collects these sound waves and converts them into nerve impulses which the brain interprets as sound.
When the string is pulled taut and someone speaks into one of the cans, its bottom acts as a diaphragm, converting the sound waves into longitudinal mechanical vibrations which vary the tension of the string. These variations in tension set up waves in the string which travel to the other can, causing its bottom to vibrate in a similar manner as the first can, thus recreating the sound. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_can_telephone)

I decided to have a go myself. I decided to do mine out of transparent cup as I liked the idea that you could perhaps see the sound waves (this obviously didn't work but I liked the idea).

Could this be transmitted in to a garment or a series of garments that all can be heard by the wearer.

How would you put sound in an outfit?