Check out the video below to see the Arduino music visualiser IKEA coffee table in action, its designer explain more about its inspiration and construction.

A $10 Ikea table was transformed into a one-of-a-kind music visualizer, complete with LED lights, electronic components and a microphone.

An Arduino Nano is charged with running the show, capturing audio via its analog-to-digital converter. A sensitivity pot enables the input level to be set appropriately.