Carleton University reinforces its hybrid learning strategy with Sennheiser

After installing the TeamConnect Ceiling microphones 2 of Sennheiser in the Senate room, The project has been expanded and has been implemented in total 43 microphones in five buildings of the Carleton University to facilitate collaboration.

The Carleton University (Ottawa - Canada) has undergone a complete renovation to transform its outdated Senate chamber into a modern meeting space, equipped with audiovisual technology avant-garde, including audio solutions from Sennheiser.

The educational center selected the microphones TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) the Sennheiser to create an ideal environment for meetings and conferences held in the Senate room.

The ease of implementation of the ceiling microphones and the ability to capture high-quality audio from anywhere in the room drove the implementation of 37 TCC 2 to facilitate hybrid learning.

until recently, The Carleton University campus housed a very dated Senate chamber, a former meeting space for the school's senior academic staff, composed of teachers, students, alumni and administration.

Like the 14.8 room×10,1 meters had practically not been touched since the end of the years 60, The need to renew it both aesthetically and functionally was recognized. Architect Armand Doucet was hired to modernize the rough, exposed concrete and dark ceilings to give the space a more contemporary look and add cutting-edge AV technology..

The Senate floor had gone through several technological iterations, with the aim of creating a room that could adequately accommodate 60 u 80 people during audio conferences. Armand was looking for a multifunctional space where the school Senate could meet and efficiently carry out its governance responsibilities., and where students and faculty could reserve dedicated space throughout the year for smaller conferences.

“The guiding principle of the remodel was to have the least invasive technology possible that could capture conversations anywhere in the room. Needed to consistently produce high quality audio, without the need for an AV technician on hand”, explains Armand.

After trying several solutions, It was decided that the CBT microphone 2 from Sennheiser was the ideal solution for the project. Its patented technology dynamic beamforming captures audio from a room and uses digital signal processing to automatically locate and highlight the person speaking, regardless of where you sit, stop or move. The choice came down to several factors, adaptability and ease of use being key, given the university's small internal staff.

“Los TCC 2 They were very easy to implement. After installing the mosaic, we simply needed the two connectors. Then we could open Control Cockpit and, in an hour, “We had a functional tool that easily handled all the noise in the room”, adds Armand.

in a week, Armand and his team installed six TCCs 2 in the hall's newly designed skylights, which created a very functional space. With its flexible analog and digital inputs and outputs, microphones could be used in collaboration with the new digital signal processor (DSP) of LLC.

After this installation, Armand deployed dozens of TCC 2 additional facilities across campus to support laboratories and seminar rooms. These implementations came at a crucial time, as the university needed to adapt quickly to support hybrid learning. With just one TCC 2 capable of covering a room with capacity 20 a 100 personas, they were installed 43 microphones in five buildings to accommodate flexible seating layouts and discussion sessions.

Future forecasts, is to continue expanding this configuration at Carleton University and, later, use the system TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) and address the challenges of adequately equipping lecture halls that can accommodate hundreds of students at a time.