Cloak of Silence: no more noisy neighbours


	Cloak of Silence: no more noisy neighbours

abailart

6-15-2008 2:42 AM

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acoustic cloak, soundproofing

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6-15-2008 11:39 AM

equipmentlease

Can I use this in retail stores in the mall, where they insist on blasting non-family friendly music at top volumes?

Or maybe put it over the birdcage, when the parrot just will not SHUT UP!

Haha, interesting concept.

6-15-2008 2:05 PM

Kelika

I could have used this a few nights ago!

6-16-2008 3:02 AM

jmjoness

It would be a dream come true... Gosh I can think of a thousand things I would do with something like this.

6-16-2008 8:36 PM

meancookie89

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the possibilities!

6-16-2008 9:26 PM

jmjoness

hmmm I wonder what you're thinking...

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The Spanish team who conducted the new work believe the key to a practical device are so-called "sonic crystals". 
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These artificial composites - also known as "meta-materials" - can be engineered to produce specific acoustical effects.
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