Hear and Learn recently installed their all-in-one hearing augmentation and voice/audio distribution system, the SoundHouse, in a all rooms in a brand-new school in Eastern Victoria. This cutting-edge system combines compliance with national and state-level regulations with innovative technology, offering a seamless solution for optimising listening conditions in classroom learning environments.
Meeting complex requirements with education hearing augmentation
In six classrooms, the SoundHouse system was implemented in collaboration with a specialist team, including architects, electrical consultants, builders, and electricians. Together, they ensured compliance with a range of federal and state regulations, including the National Construction Code, Disability Discrimination Act, Australian Standard AS 1428.5, and Victorian Building Quality Standards Handbook. By adopting Hear and Learn’s UConnect hearing augmentation solutions, the compliance process became straightforward and efficient.
The SoundHouse not only meets rigorous standards but also supports infrastructure stakeholders and educators by simplifying the installation process. Pre-assembled and tested at Hear and Learn’s factory, the system is delivered as a ready-to-install package, complete with online guides. Peter Zelenko from Eastern Construction Group praised the process, stating, “The SoundHouse install procedure is easy, and instructions are terrific!”
Enhancing learning spaces with advanced soundfield technology
Optimal classroom listening conditions are crucial for both teachers and students. The inclusion of Hear and Learn’s soundfield technology, complete with the Flexmike teacher microphone and Sharemike student microphones, ensures clear voice amplification, making it easier for learners to stay engaged. Assistant Principal Pauline Canfield highlighted the user-friendliness of the system, sharing, “We have special needs children, and the UConnect SoundHouse product is easy to use with great instructions via QR codes on the front of the systems.”
The system addresses a critical need: ensuring accessibility for learners, teachers, and visitors who use various assistive listening devices. From Phonak Roger and Resound hearing aids to TSwitch-based systems, the SoundHouse is designed to be cross-compatible with a range of technologies. This ensures that all users, regardless of their assistive device, can benefit from enhanced audio delivery. With future-proofing in mind, the system also supports emerging standards like Auracast.
Why the School in Eastern Victoria chose Hear and Learn hearing augmentation
Integrating education hearing augmentation is about more than compliance—it’s about creating inclusive, effective learning spaces. The combination of voice and screen amplification, and various transmitters to aids with seamless compatibility with assistive devices makes the SoundHouse an ideal choice.
If your school is looking for a trusted solution to enhance classroom audio systems while ensuring compliance with Australian regulations, Hear and Learn’s SoundHouse system is the answer.
Ready to create optimal learning conditions in your school? Contact Hear and Learn today to discover how their UConnect solutions, with connectivity to Phonak Roger , Resound and Auracast receivers, can transform your classrooms.