RECENT PROJECTS
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
Newtech was asked to supply and install an Infra Red System for the main 4000 seat auditorium in order to help people with mild to severe hearing loss when listening to performances and presentations. The system would be linked to the show relay but due to the size of the room and depth of the upper circle seating area, correct positioning of the infrared radiators (transmitters) was essential in order to achieve coverage for as much of the hall as possible. Sennehiser equipment was chosen due its reliability and signal strength, with10 rechargeable infra red headsets and neckloop receiver units supplied for audience members as required.
Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, London
SOUTHBANK CENTRE PROJECT
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Main Auditorium
Electrical noise emanating from the multitude of high current lighting and other equipment in the venue rendered the space unsuitable for an induction loop system. This noise would be uncomfortable to a hearing aid user and would result in any loop transmission being inaudible. For this reason an infra red system was chosen. A rack mounted Senheiser infra red system was installed with 3 large radiator transmitters carefully positioned above the audience. An audio feed to the system was taken from the show relay signal. Show relay is a standard theatre audio provision. Normally, a pair of focused overhead microphones will capture the natural sound in the auditorium with a strong bias towards the sound coming from the stage, this is then available for recording or relaying to other areas of the building in which the performance is to be monitored. It is an ideal sound source for inductive loop transmission.
Enquiries Desk, Cloakroom, Artists’ Entrance
Newtech Counter Top Loop Systems were installed to help hearing aid users in cross-counter conversation.
Purcell Room
Main Auditorium
Electrical noise emanating from the multitude of high current and other equipment in the venue rendered the space unsuitable for an induction loop system. This noise would be uncomfortable for a hearing aid user and would result in any loop transmission being inaudible. For this reason an infra red system was chosen. A Senheiser infra red system was installed with 2 large radiators (transmitters) carefully positioned either side of the stage. An audio feed to the system was taken from the show relay signal.
Royal Festival Hall
Main Auditorium
A Senheiser infra red system with 4 transmitters had been installed in this venue in the past but was no longer operational. Newtech was able to repair and re-commission the existing equipment, adopting the show relay audio feed and re-configuring the mode of operation to better suit the venue.
Ticket Desk
A Newtech Counter Top Loop System was installed at the disabled access desk to ease the hearing aid user in cross-counter conversations.
Romsey Town Hall, Romsey
Newtech was asked to supply and install a combined public address and induction (hearing aid) loop system for the main hall which would be used for community meetings and events. The Newtech Series 200 amplifier provided both a 100w power amplifier and loop amplifier, combined into one easy-to-use, reliable unit. Four wall-mounted TOA BS1030 speakers were installed to provide sound reinforcement throughout the hall. Three wireless radio microphones were supplied which would allow flexibility when using the room in different configurations.
Old Basing House, Basingstoke
Newtech Compact B loop system installed in the museum room.
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