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"Chicago's Lyric Opera is introducing state-of-the-art technology that will
enable patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience the power of the
music in a new way.
Driving the news: Lyric will be the first opera company ever to offer the
SoundShirt — which audience members can wear to literally feel the music — for
live performances.
It'll be available at select Lyric shows, starting with "The Flying Dutchman"
on Oct. 1.
Why it matters: Lyric hopes the technology will make the theater more
accessible to fans who are deaf and hard of hearing.
How it works: Microphones are placed over the orchestra and on the stage,
recording sounds in real time that are sent to a computer where software
translates it to digital data. It's then transported to trigger 16 motors
scattered around the shirt, creating a vibration in the front of your
shoulders, forearms and upper and lower back."
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What Could Go Right? September 28, 2023:
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Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
