User guide

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The countdown to a successful new classroom soundfield system
There is much that can be done in preparation for a new soundfield
system before we arrive at the school.
Your very first decision, apart from choosing Connevans as your preferred
supplier (!), is which member of staff is to be your soundfield co-ordinator.
Experience has shown us that the school co-ordinator makes a big
difference to the success of a soundfield installation and also to the use of
the systems afterwards ‒ this is the person who will become your internal
expert, staff trainer and front line troubleshooter. As with all school
activities, success will be matched with the commitment of the volunteer!
Next, you need to decide which
classrooms are going to have a
soundfield system. Understanding
how rooms are used is important, so discussions with class teachers are
necessary. We’ve found this is best done by somebody who has an overview
of the day-to-day running of the school, such a head of department or the
school soundfield co-ordinator. Think about things such as ‘Does the class
routinely use AV or interactive whiteboards?’ If yes, then a connection to TV or
computer will need to be provided. ‘Do any of the children use Radio Aids?’
‒ if yes a soundfield rebroadcast connection pack will be required. ‘Is a second
microphone transmitter needed?’ e.g. for a co-teacher or perhaps if group
class discussions are common ‒ in which case a handheld microphone to
encourage student participation should be specified.
Once you have decided on the classrooms, it is worth tracking down a copy of
the school floor plan from the school office and marking up the current
layouts for the rooms. The main teaching area and whiteboard position,
student desk layouts and available mains power socket locations are good
things to know, as well as the height of the ceiling.
Digital pictures are really helpful to us. Clear and
in focus is good ‒ artistic quality is optional!
The pictures are used to help us check for
potential problems and to ensure that the system
we’re quoting for is going to suit the classroom.
Windows are much less of a problem with infra red
systems than you would imagine, however glass
panels between classrooms can be an issue, as are
adjacent open plan classrooms, so please note any
internal windows or movable partitions on your plan.
Countdown to a new soundfield system
Our Soundfield Team
Connevans are keen to discuss, visit, demonstrate and advise on the choice of
soundfield equipment ‒ please call our friendly and experienced team on 01737 247571.
As you can see from this page, the more preparation that can be done before we arrive, the further forward we can
take you during a visit.
From experience we know that the more information we have, the more certain you can be of getting the right
equipment. To make it easier, a detailed
questionnaire can be downloaded
from our website ‒
www.SchoolSoundfield.co.uk
Connevans are committed to providing
a high quality level of service from initial
enquiry through to after sales support
and it is important to us that you get the
right equipment for your individual
school, situation and purpose.
Phil Boswell, Robert Manwaring, Richard Vaughan, Angie Martin and John Popplestone
From initial enquiry through to after sales support our team will be here to help you