Maßgeschneiderte Publikumsmikrofonlösung für einen Konferenz- oder Unterrichtssaal

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The first solution considered by the client was ceiling microphones, which given the size and scope of this project were not ideally suited for the required system performance.

Given the high security environment, wireless microphones were also not an option.

So what made a conference microphone system the right solution for this interactive auditorium space? Several reasons including:

• The ability to position microphones conveniently out in the audience to increase participation
• Ensuring rock solid performance via a redundant cabling structure
• Enabling a reliable connection to pan/tilt/zoom camera systems, thus turning the auditorium into a distance learning or video conference facility.
• Ability to remotely control switch microphones on/off or adjust gain or capture valuable meeting data
• Ability to add names to the microphones and operate the system in a request-to-speak mode
• The possibility of adding a polling feature to further engage the audience and measure retention levels of the participants

One of Televic’s most popular solutions for collaborative auditorium spaces is a handheld microphone with a push-to-talk button on it and a coiled extension cord.

These microphones can be provided one per seat, or easily one per two seats and come in several standard mounting options.

One of the more common options, depending on the size of the auditorium chair (and chair arm), is to mount the handheld microphone into the top of the chair arm with the microphone submerged into the mic plate for easy access.

Another is to mount a clip for the handheld microphone to either the front or the back of the chair arm and mount the electronics inside the arm enclosure or behind the chair.

Having a coiled cord ensures that the cord will not be a trip hazard to those walking between seats. Daisy chain cabling with closed loop redundancy ensures an easy and reliable installation.

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The cabling infrastructure and physical attributes of the room were already finalized when Televic was brought into the project.

The chairs had already been selected and ordered and unfortunately did not have any space to insert our electronics or mount a handheld microphone.

In addition, the auditorium was set up in stadium style with a two-foot knee wall between rows and a safety railing on top.

This design ensured that we could not go with a standard out-of-the-box microphone solution. Televic’s custom design team to the rescue!