Intervention - first implementation

In order to test the effectiveness of my intervention idea, I decided to do an initial implementation into the site using the site sound model for a short period of time. I went about this by using portable speakers and my iPod to play the sound into the area. In terms of positioning the sound I wanted to put the source somewhere where it could not be seen so that the sound could not be instantly connected with the speakers and iPod. I also wanted to choose a place within my site which would be passed by the majority of people as the sound would get lost in the open environment quite easily and so it had to be in a position where it would be heard. Due to my research during the modelling stage I was aware of the most used route of travel through the site and so could use this data to help me position the sound in the best place. I therefore located the sound in a bush near this route where it would not be seen(shown below).

I hoped that this would cause people to be intrigued about the source of the sound and also surprised at its existence in the location.
When I played the sound into the site I was very pleased with the results that I obtained as I observed many reactions to the sound without the sound being intrusive into the ambience if the area. Once I had discovered that this concept worked I then started to consider ways in which I could use other sounds to create similar effects.