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University of the Arts London’s Creative Computing Institute GOALS: The University of the Arts London’s (UAL) Creative Computing Institute (CCI) in the United Kingdom offers innovative new courses, research opportunities, and a public platform to explore computer science and creative practice. UAL sought to implement an assistive listening solution to support students and ensure accessibility for those who needed it in their teaching spaces. When a specific request arose, they utilized Ampetronic and Listen Technologies’ diverse portfolio to help evaluate multiple technologies, including Auracast, audio over Wi-Fi, infrared, and induction loop. CHALLENGES: The most significant challenge for this project was finding a system with exceptional audio quality, minimal impact on users, easy installation, and future-proof potential to operate without dedicated receivers. FINAL INSTALL/USER BENEFITS: After rigorous testing, Auri was selected as the best option due to its superior audio quality, ease of installation, and flexibility. The University installed three Auri-TX2N-D transmitters, two Auri-D4 docking stations, and four Auri-RX1 receivers across two 96-person classrooms and one 48-person classroom. Using Auracast (Bluetooth LE Audio), Auri provided high-quality, stereo, low-latency audio directly to headphones and assistive listening devices. The system not only met immediate accessibility needs, but also offered future
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Left to right: Tom Lynch, Institute technical manager;Tom Webster, Computer and Data Science technical coordinator
Photography courtesy of University of the Arts London’s Creative Computing Institute