Duke Kunshan University Embraces Groundbreaking Audio Technology for an Engrossing Student Experience
Duke Kunshan University, a world-class, research-oriented educational institution located in Kunshan, China, has implemented an advanced audio-video system across its campus. The project, spanning 22 buildings and 116 units of Sennheiser's TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) audio technology, aims to provide a hybrid learning environment that caters to both in-person and remote students [1].
The TCC 2, equipped with patented dynamic beamforming technology, is designed to automatically identify speakers' positions and ensure clear voice capture. This cutting-edge technology plays a key role in Duke Kunshan University's hybrid learning environment, offering highly accurate, ultra-narrow dynamic beamforming voice capture from ceiling-mounted microphones [1].
The benefits of TCC 2 in this context are substantial. The ceiling array microphone's ability to form a dynamic beam directly on the active speaker significantly improves audio clarity by eliminating background noise and reverberations commonly found in classrooms [1]. Furthermore, TCC 2 integrates seamlessly with AI-driven camera tracking systems, such as Lumens CamConnect Pro, allowing automatic tracking and framing of the current speaker without the need for manual control or complex setup [1].
In conference rooms at Duke Kunshan University, the TCC 2 is integrated with the Biamp DSP and the Sony PTZ camera tracking functionality to synchronise the speaker's location with the cameras, ensuring that remote participants see and hear the active speaker clearly [1]. Three units of TCC 2 were installed in the visitor's center at Duke Kunshan University to elevate in-room audio capabilities, with TruVoicelift functionality ensuring clear voice from every corner of the room [1].
The Sennheiser team provided comprehensive technical and training support to Duke Kunshan University, contributing greatly to the project's success. Wan, a representative from the university, expressed appreciation for the Sennheiser team's role in the successful execution of the project and the exceptional quality of the TCC 2 [1].
Duke Kunshan University offers a broad spectrum of high-quality and innovative academic programs, with a strong focus on liberal arts and sciences. The university provides an inclusive and multicultural environment for students from around the world. The audio system design for Duke Kunshan University was developed by Wan's team, featuring a fully digital and distributed AV-over-IP architecture [1].
Wan looks forward to continuing collaboration with Sennheiser to further enhance Duke Kunshan University's audio-video facilities. The Sennheiser TCC 2 is certified for use with multiple mainstream video conferencing platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Tencent Meeting, and DingTalk Meeting [1]. The audio equipment at Duke Kunshan University, including Sennheiser TCC 2, is integrated into the campus network based on Dante [1].
The university completed the phase two deployment of the audio-video system in three years, equipping 50 multifunctional classrooms and spaces with the TCC 2 [1]. Sennheiser is committed to shaping the future of audio for smart education, with continuous innovation, unparalleled audio products, and cutting-edge technologies [1].
[1] Source: Duke Kunshan University Press Release, 2022.
- The advanced audio-video system at Duke Kunshan University, a world-class institution, incorporates Sennheiser's TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) technology, which specializes in data-and-cloud-computing and education-and-self-development through online-education segments.
- The TCC 2, equipped with patented technology, effectively captures clear voices from remote speakers by eliminating background noise and reverberations, offering a hybrid learning environment for business studies.
- The TCC 2 technology at Duke Kunshan University seamlessly integrates with AI-driven camera tracking systems, ensuring automatic tracking and framing of speakers, and syncs with conference room equipment for clear audio and video transmission.
- Sennheiser's commitment to shaping the future of audio for smart education includes providing comprehensive technical support and developing unparalleled audio products like the TCC 2, certified for use with various mainstream video conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
