Ceiling Mic Best Practices Tip #5: Make a Test Call

This is the last post in our 5-part series on ceiling microphone best practices. Tip #5, while seemingly the least important step in a ceiling mic installation, is actually one of the most crucial. This is where you discover whether or not all the work you’ve done up to this point was done correctly and to best effect for the space. After the audio system has been set-up and everything is running smoothly as far as you can tell, make a test call to your office or Biamp’s Applications Engineering team to test the system for success. The test call will ensure that someone who knows what to listen for…

The Value of a Good Audio Consultant

Any task that requires a skilled professional for successful implementation is something you shouldn’t do by yourself. In the case of installed sound systems, an audio consultant is a skilled professional who understands the entire design process, how to make the various parts of the system work as they should, and has a lot of creative ideas for each project they work on. Independent Resource Because good sound doesn’t just happen, it’s very important to involve the right professionals in the process, preferably early in the concept/design phase of a project. One of the primary benefits an audio consultant provides to the customer is their ability to act as an…

Ceiling Mic Best Practices Tip #4: Configure DSP Settings & Create Zones for Voice Lift

Ceiling mics were once viewed as a challenge to integrators, but their quality and capabilities have improved. The DSP algorithms used to support them have improved as well, and have actually effectively eliminated most (and in many cases all) ceiling and HVAC noises as impediments to high quality audio. Configuring the DSP settings to appropriately match the needs of the end users of a space is absolutely crucial to the success of a ceiling microphone (and table microphone) solution. Enhance Speech Processing with DSP Algorithms Biamp DSP algorithms that help to effectively eliminate ceiling and HVAC noises include: Automatic gain control (AGC) Ambient noise compensation (ANC) Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)…

Building for Sound Can Improve Hospital HCAHPS Scores

Promoting quality patient care and privacy is the trend in hospitals around the world at the moment. In fact, here in Australia current hospital projects are underway with quality patient care at the center of their design and construction. The aspect of these projects that we’re particularly interested in is the soundscape. Sound has far-reaching effects on a patients’ ability to heal. Including intentional sound design in hospitals can only benefit accreditation scores (such as HCAHPS in the U.S.), adherence to privacy regulations, and life safety standards. While Australia does not use the HCAHPS scoring system, standards like this, along with the increasing emphasis on quality patient care, are in…

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