Re: Neurophone and Echophone
Hi Jerome, and welcome!
I guess the first question I would have to ask is why you believe it's better to drive the sound into your skull than just let in in through the ears like we're naturally built.
I am not being cynical or sarcastic. This is a question I ask myself. The sales pitch for these gizmos is really compelling, and it sounds like a real buzz having your cranium buzzing and making the brain jelly quiver.
My own conclusion is that it would make an awesome toy, and my friends would love it, and I would try to buy the best model I could afford. As a useful tool, I very much doubt it will be any better than the standard headphones. Entrainment is simple, it just works.
I'd certainly love to hear how you get on.
Cheers,
Craig
Re: Neurophone and Echophone
Ok, I'll cut right to the chase. I built a booth in my basement out of plywood. I put a stool in it, some electric and ventilation. I have sub-woofers on either side of my head and board with LEDs mounted on it that I can swing in front of my face. I have rotary switch that allows me to select 1 of 5 colors. I also have an mp3 player in there with different sound tracks (ocean surf, jungle, rainstorm....).
The sub-woofers can only be so loud before my ears hurt and if the lights are too bright I get sick to the stomach. I thought with the Neurophone I could intensify the whole experience, even if it only makes the waves or the raindrops more intense.
I've been a busy boy since my last post. I really appreciate your response.
Thanks,
Jerome
Re: Neurophone and Echophone
Ahhh, the secret is out!!! How unbelievably way cool!!!
My suggestion would be that you look into the Bass Shaker Transducers. There's quite a few brands out there and they're used on therapy tables and by avid gamers to add full-on vibration without much noise. Most seem to want a standard 20-50W RMS amp. I have no opinion on the one in the link - it's just to show what I'm talking about...
http://www.moesrealm.com/hometheater/bassshaker.html
The neat thing about what you've built is that it's wireless - it would be a shame to have to wear or attach anything at this stage.
Please keep us infromed of your progress!!!
Cheers,
Craig
Re: Neurophone and Echophone
I've always been curious. I just know that it is way,way,way overpriced and well beyond my 'fordahellofit" range. Now, $99 I could probably stomach. I have seen circuits that claim to reproduce the effect but have never built one. Really, I think it is not at all dissimilar from a bone transducer although the claim some other organ is doing the decoding. Fascinating but I just put it out my mind when they cost that much. CraigT pretty much echoes my feelings on the subject.
However, again for $99 if it is a true Neurophone (and digital?) then maybe. It should work with the Kasina if it takes a standard audio feed.
Let us know if you get one and how it works for you.
Re: Neurophone and Echophone
I have used a Neurophone. If you crank it way up, as a newbie, you can "hear" through the pads. I never had a chance to work with it much after the first week and a helpful family member packed it away... in a box headed to another continent!
I will be getting a next-generation model when they come out.
I intend to use it for things like affirmations while I have to be in 'hearing mode' and can't wear headphones and for streaming other data for self-programming.
Given the reputed healing nature of ultrasound waves, bombarding my brain with them might not be a bad idea.
Re: Neurophone and Echophone
is the pads make any noise with out touching the skin ?
did you try some session like isochronics tones?
do you think makes any diference?
I would like to try with Kasina