Construct Lung-Powered Infrasound Didgeridoo Emitter

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The forum discussion centers on the feasibility of constructing a lung-powered infrasound emitter using an elongated didgeridoo. Participants express curiosity about the potential health effects of infrasound, with one contributor suggesting that while extreme amplitudes may pose risks, general concerns are often exaggerated. The conversation also touches on the use of infrasound sensors for testing, indicating that auditory feedback may not be necessary for experimentation.

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would it be possible to construct a lung-powered infrasound emitter using an elongated didgeridoo?
 
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Pythagorean said:
would it be possible to construct a lung-powered infrasound emitter using an elongated didgeridoo?

Love the question! But how would you know what you're playing? And doesn't infrasound harm the body in some way, or is that a myth?
 
BillJx said:
Love the question! But how would you know what you're playing? And doesn't infrasound harm the body in some way, or is that a myth?

to test an infrasound sensor, I wouldn't need to hear the 'note'.

And I think that it does cause some problems at extreme amplitudes, but in general, those cases are exaggerated. Not sure on this, but that's my overall impression.
 

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