Speaking to groups requires the right approach if one wants to be clear and easy to understand for everyone. Especially in times of Coronavirus where it is not possible to ask the group to stand a little closer together, so that the speaker does not have to speak louder. Both for indoor or outdoor, it can therefore be smart to take extra precautions to achieve good intelligibility. Especially if there is not a fixed installation that you can use, a tour guide system offers a solution in situations like this. What should you pay attention to when choosing a tour guide system? And which different tour guide systems are there and for which application are they suitable?
Fixed or mobile
When choosing a suitable solution to address a larger group of people, it is important to consider how it will be applied. Is it a fixed location where groups are regularly addressed? A suitable solution for this situation is to choose a fixed sound system with, if desired, a wireless handheld microphone or a gooseneck microphone mounted on a lectern. The options, both suitable for indoor and outdoor locations, are endless, depending on the location, wishes and requirements.
But what about situations where there locations is different each time? And what if there is even walking or driving while the group is being addressed? Think of city walks or (organized) tours in a museum, gallery, tourist attraction, or company. During open-air guided tours the participants walk further apart from each other, moreover, communication is hampered by traffic and wind. In such situations it is important to understand the speaker well. A tour guide system enables you to be perfectly understandable both indoors and outdoors.
It’s as simple as that
For this kind of situations Tau Audio Solutions offers a beautiful, simple and very effective solution based on Ultra High Frequency (UHF). From the brands Contacta and T-Audio we have an extensive range of professional tour guide systems in our product portfolio. These versatile tour guide systems ensure optimal audibility for your guests and make the tour an optimal experience for your visitors.
The speaker uses a so-called belt pack transmitter with a tie-pin microphone. The belt pack of the T-audio transmitter is a small and handy device (only 8.26 × 4.0 × 1.2 cm). Because of its compact size, the transmitter fits easily in, for example, a pocket, can be snapped onto a bag or belt or can be hung around the neck with a loop. The listeners each get their own belt pack receiver. This belt pack receiver is the same size as the transmitter and comes with an earphone. Microphones and earphones are supplied as standard. Custom made solutions are of course also possible. The T-audio tour guide system comes with a light and handy charging bag. As a tour guide system is often used at different locations, it must be easy to transport. Thanks to the charging bag it is very easy to take the whole set with you and to charge all the belt packs at once. Convenient and everything in one place.
One-way or two-way communication
In many cases it is desirable to only set up a 1-way communication system. This means that the belt pack receivers only receive speech, listeners cannot talk to the speaker. Often a 1-way system is sufficient. There are also situations in which it is desirable for the listeners to be able to communicate with the speaker. For this purpose Tau Audio Solutions has a 2-way communication belt pack system in its assortment of the brand Contacta. A very easy in use system with all functionality you require.
Endless possibilities
In addition to applications for city walks or guided tours, the UHF systems also offer ideal solutions when it comes to translators. Without disturbing the environment, the translation is passed on to the listener without any problems. The tour and translation systems have the added advantage that listeners can determine their own sound level. As a result, your visitors are assured of good intelligibility of the audio.
Assistive listening
Another frequently used application is a belt pack receiver equipped with a so-called induction loop for the hearing impaired. Visitors with hearing aids can use a neck loop to transmit sound directly to their hearing aid. The receiver captures the signal via UHF. The neck loop ensures that the sound is received via the T-coil position of the hearing aid. An ideal solution in e.g. churches or public places where there is no fixed hearing loop solution.
In addition to the examples mentioned above, there are many more possible applications imaginable with these versatile tour guide systems.
Want to know more?
Curious about the possibilities? Our specialists will be happy to offer you advice. Tau Audio Solutions has an enthusiastic team of audio specialists, that are happy to help with any questions you may have.