Unobtrusive obtrusive
How to make sure that an installation catches the attention, but still blends into the environment? Noorderpoort recently faced this challenge. Inside a entirely newly redecorated building in Groningen (Netherlands), Noorderpoort wanted to create a challenging location, to get people excited about the Noorderpoort college, called a Hotspot. Future students can get all the necessary information here, about the various courses. It is also a place to to follow workshops, get inspired for interesting, innovative projects and to work together. Bano installed combined digital signs with custom-made white boards throughout the building and an interactive screen was placed, with a camera, allowing for selfies to be taken. In the Hotspot there was also need for a high quality sound system. The challenge was to produce superb sound quality and excellent speech intelligibility, with as few loudspeakers as possible. Because of the great speech intelligibility, SoundTube was chosen. Because of the fantastic coverage, LA880i turned out to be the best suited for this project, two of them were installed. The loudspeakers are powered by a KLR-2000, a lightweight, powerful power amplifier of Ashly. With a projector, and accompanying screen, the video part of this AV installation was furnished. Thus, with only a few devices, a thoroughly inspirational experience was created.
SoundTube LA880i + yellow paint = outstanding eyecatcher
After that, the issue came in to play; how to unobtrusive stand out? The Hotspot is mostly decorated in the yellow Noorderpoort company and this installation also had to be carried out in this colour. No problem, of course. After a visit to our regular furniture and interior paint shop, the two LA880i’s were exactly the same colour as their environment. This way, the loudspeakers blend into installation, but still are a real eye catcher!
Sensible and to the point
Now that the installation has been used for some time, it can be concluded that it works as required; the yellow SoundTube loudspeakers really hit the spot. The collaboration with Tau is also approved, Erwin Balkema of Bano: “We have chosen Tau, because we know them to be a reliable supplier and we consider the collaboration as a very good experience. Sensible and to the point.”
Our success is the success of all of us together
Including 16 different schools, Noorderpoort is one of the largest regional training centers of northern Netherland, they can be found in Assen and in the province of Groningen. No less than 170 vocational educations are offered here, plus courses, training and retraining and integration trainings. They work with a stimulating didactic approach and a various ways of working and learning, individually as well as in groups. In addition, this regional training center offers innovative international projects, educational trips, exchange programs and internships for teachers and students. Noorderpoort wants to educate their students in a future driven fashion, for them to become successful professionals. This is why they invest in students that develop craftsmanship in a profession and at the same time are capable of going with the flow of the ever changing job market. The education is current and it anticipates developments in professions, the job market and society. Noorderpoort is large, but chooses ‘small’: uncomplicated schools with their own character, where everyone knows everyone. At many of the locations they have invested in durable and energy efficient buildings. In modern and transparent spaces, creation and co-creation are encouraged.
Engaging audiences
Bano plans, designs and unburdens in all matters of event technology. Whether it’s stand construction, events or audio/visual all-round solutions, Bano makes sure that your company will excel, make an impression and distinguish itself from the competition. Through the sale, rental and installation of high-quality, innovative and reliable light, sound and image techniques, each space can be furnished to an optimum. With their knowledge and experience of their 30 permanent team leads to enthuse any audience, Bano offers its customers the ultimate stage to convey their message, national and internationally, for 55 years. In addition, the company continuously invests in new techniques and unique products are developed that surprise their customers time and time again. No wonder Bano has had Noorderpoort as a customer for 10 years, to provide them with all audio and video devices that are necessary to always let the lessons go on.
Every project deserves a fitting audio solution
Tau has an enthusiastic team of audio specialists, who are happy to help selecting the right product mix. They can also help with the design and installation of the project, to ensure a fitting solution. In Tau’s showroom, the possibilities and quality of SoundTube, Ashly and the other audio devices from our portfolio can be experienced. In addition, Tau has almost all products of SoundTube, Ashly and the other brands from its portfolio in stock, to quickly provide projects with the products needed. Also looking for an appealing audio solution? Or do you have a project that you would like to be carried out by one of the Tau dealers? Get in touch via contact form or 050 5499090.
Bano about Tau:
“We consider the collaboration as a very good experience, sensible and to the point.”
