Sony helps Hefei Normal University create hands-free lecture audio experiences
Our innovative beamforming microphone allows students to hear lecturers clearly, while simplifying management and reducing operational costs.
- University needed innovative new audio capture system for ‘classroom of the future’
- Traditional microphones limited lecturers’ movements in room
- Regular microphone maintenance and batteries increase operating costs
- Hefei Normal University created futuristic audio reinforcement and recording solution, using Sony MAS-A100 Beamforming Microphone
- Networked microphone management accessed via web browser
- Lecturers can enjoy hands-free teaching experience
- Students hear clear audio without feedback or noise
- Remote microphone management reduces personnel and support costs
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After testing Sony's beamforming microphone, we knew that it's what we want. Our experimental classroom will bring more unique experiences to teachers and students in the future.
Mr Wong,
Chief Equipment Management Officer, Hefei Normal University
A classroom for the future
While designing its prototype ‘classroom of the future’ to explore new teaching styles, Hefei Normal University faced possible technology choices from different education equipment vendors in China. The university evaluated various audio acquisition options, including a directional ‘shotgun’ microphone array system and high-sensitivity desk microphones. After comparing offerings from other vendors, Hefei Normal University chose Sony’s MAS-A100 beamforming microphone system to provide a reliable, easy to use speech reinforcement solution without requiring any additional third-party equipment. The stylish, understated design of the ceiling-mounted microphone also provided an appealing fit with the esthetic theme of the futuristic classroom.
Clear sound for the whole class
Hefei Normal University has installed the MAS-A100 directly above the lecturer, near to the front of classroom. This allows highly effective speech reinforcement using just one microphone. Furthermore it allows clear audio to be recorded across the whole classroom, without the risk of interference from other vendors’ shotgun-style microphone systems.
Hands-free lecture experience
The MAS-A100 has brought true hands-free speech reinforcement and audio recording experience for teachers and students, securing the confidence of the university’s management team and encouraging them to transition to this ‘next-generation’ lecturing style. “We focus on our customers’ feeling. We solve their pain points; we bring the best performance and best experience to them. That is what we do, and what we are going to do” said by Xin Yanshu, Marketing Product Manager from Business Solution Marketing Department, Professional Solutions China, Sony China.
