Original URL: https://www.theregister.com/2007/07/03/i-mu_vibro_speaker_system/
Vibrator speaker system causes a buzz
You hum it, I'll play it
Posted in Personal Tech, 3rd July 2007 09:34 GMT
It's probably better to read about what this little gizmo does before you look at the pictures, otherwise you may forgiven for thinking that the I-MU Vibro was some sort of, ahem, 'personal stimulation product'. Just like a good spy novel or a run around the block...
i-MU's Vibro: you hum it, I'll play it
But the I-MU Vibro's looks are deceiving - it's actually the latest in a rapidly expanding range of rigs designed to turn any flat surface into a loudspeaker.
This variant of the technology uses something called Terfenol-D placed inside an aluminium case with a coil wrapped around it. When electricity is passed through it the coil, its expands and create a pressure equivalent to 400lbs.
Sitting the 8cm wide, 12cm high, 8cm deep device on a flat surface then means that it will convert electronic signals into mechanical energy, which causes the surface to shake, rattle and - we'd imagine - roll, therefore giving you a music broadcaster of up to 30W.
The joystick-shaped device is battery powered and connects straight to your music source. It's also available in a range of colours, but sadly not sizes, tastes or textures.
The I-MU Vibro is available now and retails for around £50 (€73/$100).