News
14 October 2003
Trantec makes itself heard - and educates the classroom
For over a decade Trantec has been applauded for their commitment to creating radio products that continue to push boundaries and provide audio solutions for the most challenging contemporary applications - making Trantec synonymous with quality and innovation. Further expanding their product range, Trantec has introduced a new concept in sound reinforcement with the addition of the S10 Soundfield System.
The S10 Soundfield system has been designed at Trantec’s South London HQ by its in-house R&D teams specifically to augment the potential of audio in educational establishments. It helps to alleviate the problems caused by inherently poor acoustic conditions in Schools, Colleges and Universities, which can lead to prohibitive learning conditions - particularly for students who suffer from a slight loss of hearing or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Trantec’s S10 minimises teachers stress levels by delivering evenly distributed sound across the classroom and enables them to be heard loud and clear over most ambient background noises, without the need to strain their voices. The system has also been designed to promote the creative use of audio as a powerful learning tool. Whilst allowing the Teacher or Lecturer the freedom of movement he desires.
The system comprises a lightweight radio beltpack transmitter, which is fitted to a small lapel or head-worn microphone. The transmitted signal is recovered by the combined receiver/ amplifier unit and distributed to speakers positioned strategically around the room. The teacher has full audio control by virtue of the volume and equaliser controls on the receiver unit. The control unit is very intuitive to use and the functions can be mastered in less than a few minutes.
Feature packed the S10 additionally boasts a number of auxiliary inputs, making it infinitely flexible, as well as a powerful audio tool to further enhance a students learning capabilities. A variety of inputs can be connected, including a CD, cassette, MP3 player or VCR.
To further strengthen the system’s multi-functionality, it boasts two additional audio outputs -these can either be deployed to connect a larger sound system or to provide an induction loop (for the hard of hearing).
Trantec has collaborated with other manufacturers and end users to ensure that the S10 is not only fully compatible with other systems, but also very simple to install and operate. It is also fully RA compatible adhering to the new European frequency band as legally required from January 2004.
Leading installation company Crown Stage and Theatre Services has deployed the S10 in a number of schools to great effect. MD, Alex Owen, explained:
"We’re delighted with the S10 - it has now been tried and tested in a number of schools across different local authorities and we’re about to commence its installation into Ormskirk High School, in Lancashire, where 95 systems will be deployed to cater for a staggering 1,200 pupils."
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