Head of Museum's Visitor Services, Howard Towl, commented:
"Having looked at and experienced other audio guide products available, nothing came close to guidePORT. I was particularly impressed with its automated triggering and unlimited wireless downloading capabilities. Orbital's team has been invaluable in not only tailoring the system to our needs, but also in scripting and recording the sound tracks."
As a very flexible audio tool, guidePORT can incorporate up to 30 different languages simultaneously, or different levels of description – allowing separate sound tracks for children, adults, students, or ethnic visitor groups.
Visitors select the language and /or description level and wear a lightweight receiver pack and stereo over ear headphones - the audio narrative is played back from memory within the pack. There is no limit to the amount of audio that can be played back as the receiver intuitively downloads new audio files via a wireless link as the visitor moves around the museum or site, caching future audio in it's solid state memory. Changes to the audio guide can thus be made in real time without reprogramming the receivers.
A small, battery powered identifier triggers each audio segment automatically as the visitor approaches, resulting in complete hands free operation ideal for those who do not wish to grapple with buttons or master technology.
In addition, by virtue of its real-time audio streaming technologies, guidePORT allows visitors to receive CD quality stereo audio from a video soundtrack in perfect lip-sync and makes the system invaluable to countless interactive applications.
Orbital will complete the audio guide installation at The Museum In Docklands by the end of July.
Head of Museum's Visitor Services, Howard Towl, commented:
"Having looked at and experienced other audio guide products available, nothing came close to guidePORT. I was particularly impressed with its automated triggering and unlimited wireless downloading capabilities. Orbital's team has been invaluable in not only tailoring the system to our needs, but also in scripting and recording the sound tracks."
As a very flexible audio tool, guidePORT can incorporate up to 30 different languages simultaneously, or different levels of description – allowing separate sound tracks for children, adults, students, or ethnic visitor groups.
Visitors select the language and /or description level and wear a lightweight receiver pack and stereo over ear headphones - the audio narrative is played back from memory within the pack. There is no limit to the amount of audio that can be played back as the receiver intuitively downloads new audio files via a wireless link as the visitor moves around the museum or site, caching future audio in it's solid state memory. Changes to the audio guide can thus be made in real time without reprogramming the receivers.
A small, battery powered identifier triggers each audio segment automatically as the visitor approaches, resulting in complete hands free operation ideal for those who do not wish to grapple with buttons or master technology.
In addition, by virtue of its real-time audio streaming technologies, guidePORT allows visitors to receive CD quality stereo audio from a video soundtrack in perfect lip-sync and makes the system invaluable to countless interactive applications.
Orbital will complete the audio guide installation at The Museum In Docklands by the end of July.
