SIA: From our understanding, for Prayer Calls it is generally broadcast over a system to enable followers to hear the call - this would require for a system that enables the call to reach out far and wide - are there any specific audio specifications that mosques follow for the prayer call?
SIA: Which areas would require sound reinforcement in a mosque (Prayer call / Preaching, other areas?) Fadzil: Main priority for sound reinforcement is inside the main prayer hall.
Fadzil: Generally in Singapore, new mosques are not allowed to broadcast/ throw the prayer call, due to the closed up environment. However with new audio transport technology, such as Dante, we are able to transport the sound up to 2km, over a Fibre Cable.
SIA: Do you see any trends related to sound reinforcement in mosque recently, within the region? Are mosques paying more attention to sound reinforcement? Fadzil: It has been seen in other countries that the national or state mosques are normally equipped with higher end sound systems for better speech reinforcement and coverage. However, generally they are not adopting sound as fast as the other houses of worship. A good example of this would be churches who take sound reinforcement seriously due to the use of music during worship.
Specialised sound solutions that Bosch brings to the mosque segment Vari-Directional Array
The Bosch Vari-directional Array series is a comprehensive set of array loudspeakers to address people with clear intelligible messages in large reverberant spaces. These active units utilize integrated digital signal processing and high efficiency class-D amplifiers. Using a PC configuration program the array can be adapted to the venue where it is used and its sound output optimally aimed at the audience, creating a maximum direct to ambient sound ratio, for best intelligibility given the circumstances.
Loop Amplifier – because of the graying society
background noise or reverberations that normally impair intelligibility for people with hearing disabilities.
The Plena Loop Amplifier is a costeffective amplifier designed to drive a wire loop installed in the floor or ceiling, covering an area of up to 600 m2 per amplifier.
EV Mic
This solution enables hearing-aid users in the area enclosed by the wire loop to hear all announcements, or music. Hearing-aid users can set their devices to the T-mode setting to receive the signal coming from the loop. They receive announcements in excellent audio quality, without the
Flexible fixed install, multi-purpose speaker with similar sonic signature and application from point source to line array.
A wide range of microphones for a variety of applications!
EV innovation Horn Loaded Speakers
Dynacord Mixer
Design engineered in Germany, premium quality compact mixing system.
Hemi-directional speaker
The Bosch Hemi-directional Loudspeaker is an easy to install, innovative loudspeaker which projects consistent and high quality sound, ensuring superb reproduction of background music and high speech intelligibility for paging or emergency calls.
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