Museums are typically very difficult acoustical environments. With conventional technology the audio signal is emitted from the source almost uncontrollably. This causes unwanted reflections and thus makes the sound very unintelligible. Sound from the Panphonics audio elements attenuates very slowly with distance and therefore much lower volumes can be used for same intelligibility. Due to the directivity of the sound, there are much less unwanted reflections and the overall audio environment can be made much more pleasant. Moreover, audio from the Panphonics elements can be directed exactly to particular spots within the space. This can be done either directly or even by reflecting the signal from other surfaces like ceilings, walls etc.
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The loudspeakers can be camouflaged as part of the structure or decoration. For instance, as in the illustrative picture above, aloudspeaker array is arranged above the main entrance of the hall. As the installation is very light and thin, it resembles primarily a mobile or other structural installation. Furthermore the installation can be colored or it can be printed on to create more flavors.
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