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Topic: water splash sound

Posted By: k8tt
Subject: water splash sound
Date Posted: 4/06/05 at 4:41pm

Any ideas on how to make a convincing sound of someone falling headfirst into a toilet? It happens offstage and the audience is supposed to hear the splash. I have tried throwing things into a full bathtub but it doesn't sound quite right. I am reluctant to throw things into my toilet.... *G*

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Posted By: Topper
Date Posted: 4/06/05 at 5:14pm

Try using a large, metal washtub, 1/2 full of water.
Forcefully, smack the water square on with a simple
toilet plunger. (Don't drop or throw it -- plunge!)

For a deeper sound, a garbage can may be
substituted, also 1/2 full. (This is to assure you get
the nice, echo-ey "hollow" sound)
Attach a long broomstick to wide, flat board cut to fit
inside your garbage can easily without banging the
sides.
Plunge the device forcefully and stand back so you
don't get splashed.

You may need to set up an off-stage microphone to
fully benefit from the sound. But if you're going to do
that, there are plenty of sound effects CD's available
that may have the sound you're after.

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"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone

Posted By: k8tt
Date Posted: 4/07/05 at 8:13am

Thanks Topper! Great idea! It's a small venue so I'm sure the sound will be heard in the audience. Now to buy a metal garbage can and a clean plunger.