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Soundscape Preservation Project

Capturing dock crane sounds for historical insight and safety in Singapore's bustling environment.

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Preserving Dock Crane Sounds

We design systems that document and preserve the unique sounds of dock cranes, capturing an important soundscape of the Red Light Dock in Singapore and highlighting its rich acoustic history.

A dock area features several moored boats along a body of water, with a tall red-brick building to the left. A large, old-fashioned crane is situated near the waterway, and cloudy skies loom overhead, creating a slightly overcast atmosphere.
A dock area features several moored boats along a body of water, with a tall red-brick building to the left. A large, old-fashioned crane is situated near the waterway, and cloudy skies loom overhead, creating a slightly overcast atmosphere.

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Sound Preservation Services

Capturing dock crane sounds for historical preservation and safety communication in Singapore's unique environment.

Acoustic Record Creation
A large, weathered industrial crane with rust patches stands on a dock. In the background, there is a historical sailing ship with tall masts. The setting appears to be a maritime area with buildings and parked cars visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A large, weathered industrial crane with rust patches stands on a dock. In the background, there is a historical sailing ship with tall masts. The setting appears to be a maritime area with buildings and parked cars visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

Documenting sounds of dock cranes, including safety signals and worker communications for history.

A large, blue industrial crane is positioned on a dockside with modern white buildings in the background. The crane appears to be stationary, and there is a body of water in the foreground. The scene is bright and clear with a blue sky overhead.
A large, blue industrial crane is positioned on a dockside with modern white buildings in the background. The crane appears to be stationary, and there is a body of water in the foreground. The scene is bright and clear with a blue sky overhead.
A dockside scene featuring a moored ship with a green and white hull alongside a pier. In the distance, a large industrial crane stands tall, adjacent to a modern building with the name 'shed' displayed on it. Several orange traffic cones line the walkway beside the ship, and two pedestrians are walking near the building. The atmosphere suggests early morning or late afternoon with soft lighting.
A dockside scene featuring a moored ship with a green and white hull alongside a pier. In the distance, a large industrial crane stands tall, adjacent to a modern building with the name 'shed' displayed on it. Several orange traffic cones line the walkway beside the ship, and two pedestrians are walking near the building. The atmosphere suggests early morning or late afternoon with soft lighting.
Environmental Sound Mapping

Mapping peripheral equipment noises to create a comprehensive acoustic profile of the dock area.

Comprehensive Sound Analysis

Analyzing and preserving sounds for future reference and historical significance.
Several large industrial cranes stand along the dockside over a calm body of water. A cargo ship is moored alongside, and the cranes are poised above it, possibly for loading or unloading containers. The reflection of the cranes and the lightly clouded sky is visible in the water, creating a symmetrical visual effect.
Several large industrial cranes stand along the dockside over a calm body of water. A cargo ship is moored alongside, and the cranes are poised above it, possibly for loading or unloading containers. The reflection of the cranes and the lightly clouded sky is visible in the water, creating a symmetrical visual effect.

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Explore the acoustic history of Singapore's dock crane sounds.

Cranes tower over a shipyard or dock area, with tall structures silhouetted against a cloudy sky. The scene is industrial, featuring large machinery and equipment used for loading and unloading ships. The waterfront is bordered by a quay where various smaller structures and a flagpole can be seen.
Cranes tower over a shipyard or dock area, with tall structures silhouetted against a cloudy sky. The scene is industrial, featuring large machinery and equipment used for loading and unloading ships. The waterfront is bordered by a quay where various smaller structures and a flagpole can be seen.
Several large industrial cranes are positioned at a shipping dock along a body of water. A cargo ship is moored beside the dock, illuminated by artificial lights. The scene exhibits a blend of natural and industrial elements, with overcast skies casting a dim light over the area.
Several large industrial cranes are positioned at a shipping dock along a body of water. A cargo ship is moored beside the dock, illuminated by artificial lights. The scene exhibits a blend of natural and industrial elements, with overcast skies casting a dim light over the area.
Two large cranes stand on a loading dock, reflected clearly in the calm water of a harbor. The cranes are yellow with grey arms, and the background contains stacks of white materials and several trees. The sky is blue with a few clouds.
Two large cranes stand on a loading dock, reflected clearly in the calm water of a harbor. The cranes are yellow with grey arms, and the background contains stacks of white materials and several trees. The sky is blue with a few clouds.
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Preserving dock crane sounds for historical record.

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