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PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
Design & Installation
at St Dunstan's College
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Public Address systems, also known as Audio Announcement, are systems that have the ability to fully integrate or stand-alone through sound components, such as speakers and microphones.
ST DUNSTAN’S COLLEGE
St Dunstan’s Colege is a co-educational independent school in Catford, London, England. A member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
Challenge
As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent government
guidelines, St Dunstan’s College like several schools and colleges
throughout the UK, suddenly required a solution to help them manage/organise their pupils around the school safely; maintaining social distancing.
Solution
St Dunstan’s College reviewed various options for a solution, however settled with a Public Address system, which met their requirements.
After receiving a selection of traditional designs and installation quotes, St Dunstan’s contacted Think Systems to enquire about a more cost effective solution, after the initial consultation. Think Systems proposed an Axis Network Audio system utilising the clients existing network infrastructure, this solution reduced the costs due to less cabling and equipment needed, as opposed to a traditional Public Address system.
Result
The work was successfully completed within the given timescale and budget. The system was put into action on the first day pupils arrived back to school, after the pandemic lockdown.
The system provides announcement throughout the building including outside. The staff and pupils are able to hear clear instructions enabling free movement around the school at all times. As a result of the installation, St Dunstan’s College have expanded the system with additional microphones, to accommodate their Headmaster’s and Bursar’s office.
Cost Effective Installation
Reducing installation time/labour In comparison to traditional hardwired Public Address systems
Can Utilise Existing Network Infrastructure
Ability to connect the Public Address system to your existing network infrastructure
IP Based - Low Maintenance
Economical cabling - enabling use of existing computer hardware
Systems Enhancements
Can play external music sources and
pre-set announcements
Ability for Expansion
The system can be expanded to 500+
devices (speakers and microphones)