Student Life on McMaster Campus: Busy and Quiet Sounds

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Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Welcome to our soundwalk. We are going to explore the sounds of both busy and quiet environments across various spaces on McMaster Campus. The purpose of this soundwalk is for participants to engage with the campus and the sounds that are heard, noticing the unique acoustic qualities of each space.

A.N. Bourns Science Building

This is a narrated introduction for the soundwalk.

1 sound

H.G. Thode Library of Science and Engineering

This recording captures the essential contrast between two modes of movement within Thode Library. The stairs provide a gradual acoustic transition, and the elevator operates as an abrupt acoustic doorway.

1 sound

L.R. Wilson Concert Hall

The lecturer's voice projects clearly through the hall, supported by the murmur of engaged listeners and the rustle of movement.

1 sound

Bus Stop at Sterling

The bustling sounds of student life mix with the city buses arriving and departing for students, accompanied by the rhythmic tapping of Presto cards.

1 sound

Mills Library

Transitioning from the lively voices of students on the first floor to the quiet sounds of typing and book pages flipping on the fourth floor.

1 sound

Outside of Student Centre

Outside of the Student Centre, an environmental sound change will be noticeable, with sounds of vehicles, birds chirping, and other exterior noises.

1 sound

Student Centre

Inside of student centre, arriving at the La Piazza, we hear the rhythmic sounds of food preparation, the beeps of scanners, and the low hum of overlapping student conversations.

1 sound

David Braley Athletic Centre

Beginning at the David Braley Centre, sounds of students playing volleyball and cheering loudly can be heard.

1 sound

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