Sennheiser 508895 Mobileconnect Station Assistive Listening Device User Guide

SENNHEISER 508895 MobileConnect Station Assistive Listening Device

Product Information

MobileConnect is an innovative, scalable, app-based accessibility solution that integrates assistive and focused listening and a talk-back feature into your audience’s personal smartphones. The system consists of three components: one or more easily integrated MobileConnect Stations, the MobileConnect App and MobileConnect Manager software.

• Dimensions: approx. 212 x 168 x 43 mm (8.4 x 6.6 x 1.7)
• Weight: approx. 970 g
• Audio inputs: 2x 3-pin sockets (suitable for XLR-3-F)
• Network/Control: 2x DanteTM Digital Audio Network sockets (RJ-45)
• Supply voltage: PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 3
• Power consumption: Max. 10 W
• XLR connectors
  • Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Signal to noise ratio S/N: 101 dB (A) -82 dB (A)
  • Total harmonic distortion THD + N: 10 k without gain: 18 dBu with gain: 3 dBu
  • Input impedance: 600
  • Max. input level: with gain: 3 dBu, without gain: 18 dBu
  • Max. output level: 8 dBu

Product Usage Instructions

The MobileConnect system is a multi-channel streaming system that allows transmission of audio description, assistive listening, multilingual audio content, and alternative content to your mobile devices using a dedicated App, which is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. The system shall be comprised of a central unit, which serves as an audio over WiFi server for analog and digital audio inputs/outputs, a mobile App as the receiver application, and a dedicated configuration software running on a server provided by the customer.

The MobileConnect system is easily operable for the users on their personal smartphones. The integrated Personal Hearing Assistant shall provide individually adjustable sound settings for every user. The system supports all wireless and wired headphones, hearing aids and Cochlea implants.

The central unit shall allow up to 100 simultaneous users. To use the MobileConnect system, follow these steps:

1. Install the MobileConnect App on your iOS or Android mobile device.
2. Connect the MobileConnect Station to your existing WIFI network through the RJ-45 Control/PoE/Streaming port.
3. Connect your audio source to the MobileConnect Station through the 2x 3-pin sockets (suitable for XLR-3-F).
4. Adjust the sound settings in the MobileConnect App according to your preferences.
5. Enjoy the audio content through your personal headphones or hearing aids.

MobileConnect Assistive Listening

MobileConnect is an innovative, scalable, app-based accessibility solution that integrates assistive and focused listening and a talk-back feature into your audience’s personal smartphones. The system consists of three components: one or more easily integrated MobileConnect Stations, the MobileConnect App and MobileConnect Manager software. It also works through your existing WIFI network, making installation fast and intuitive for your IT and AV teams.

TARGET APPLICATIONS

• Assistive listening
• Interpretation streaming
• Personal listening
• Bi-directional live audience engagement

DELIVERY INCLUDES

• Sennheiser MobileConnect Station
• Housing feet
• Quick guide
• Safety guide

FEATURES

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
  The app-based design turns audiences‘ smartphones into personal microphones and assistive listening de-vices.
• True, Discreet Inclusion
  Trusted, low-profile audio accessibility through personal induction neck loops, headphones, and hearing aids.
• Live Audience Engagement
  Talk-back functionality allows local and remote partici-pants to respond, listen, and interact from anywhere in the room.
• Individually Optimized Listening
  The app’s intuitive interface makes it easy for users to optimize their listening experience.
• App Customization
  Customize your users‘ experience with personalized app design and onboarding screens.
• Quick and Flexible Access
  Your audience can access their preferred audio stream quickly, easily and in a way that works for them.
• Low-latency Audio
  Enjoy clear, precise audio from anywhere in the room.
• Secure Streaming Access
  You decide which streaming channels are available and how they are accessed.
• Intuitive System Management
  The MobileConnect Manager keeps everything in view and at your fingertips.
• 3rd-party Plugin Integration
  Connects to 3rd-party user control systems through Crestron, Extron, QSC plugins or other systems using the MobileConnect API.
• Scalable To Your Needs
  Effortlessly adapt the system to your needs, facility and audience.
• Dante Integration
  Implement decentralized installments and hybrid deplo-yments via Dante audio distribution.

SPECIFICATIONS

ARTICLE INFORMATION Sennheiser MobileConnect Station

PRODUCT FEATURES

MobileConnect Station

• ½ 19″ housing
• 100 simultaneous clients per station
• 2 XLR inputs
• 2 XLR outputs
• DANTE interface (inputs/outputs)
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Standalone Mode available
• 3rd party plugins available

MobileConnect App 

• Your personal hearing and talk-back device
• Clear and precise audio anywhere in the room
• Low latency (40-60 ms on average)
• Individual sound settings
• No hygienic concerns
• Intuitive, individually customizable app design
• Screen reader support for people with vision loss
• Free of charge

MobileConnect Manager 

• Central management software
• Manages hundreds of MobileConnect Stations
• On-premise server installation (Docker)
• Allows for app design customisation
• 3rd party plugins available
• Cloud updates
• Free of charge

CONNECTIONS

DIMENSIONS

ARCHITECT‘S SPECIFICATION

A multi channel streaming system that allows transmission of audio description, assistive listening, multilingual audio content, and alternative content to your mobile devices using a dedicated App, which is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
The system shall be comprised of a central unit, which serves as an audio over WiFi server for analog and digital audio inputs/outputs, a mobile App as the receiver application, and a dedicated configuration software running on a server pro-vided by the customer. The mobile App shall be available for iOS and Android free of charge. The configuration software shall also be free of charge.
The system shall have a low latency and premium audio quality. The central unit shall allow up to 100 simultaneous users. Due to the Bring-Your-Own-Device principle, the system shall be easily operable for the users on their personal smart-phones. The integrated Personal Hearing Assistant shall provide individually adjustable sound settings for every user.

• The system shall support all wireless and wired headphones, hearing aids and Cochlea implants.
• The central unit shall have a rugged housing and be mountable in a standard 19″ rack. Housing dimensions shall be approx. 212 x 168 x 43 mm (8.4″ x 6.6″ x 1.7″). Weight shall be approx. 970 g.
• The central unit shall feature two XLR-3F analog audio input sockets and two XLR-3M analog audio output sockets. It shall also feature a Dante™ interface with two RJ-45 ports for digital audio input and output.
• The central unit shall also feature an RJ-45 socket for network control and an RJ-45 socket for the connection to the stre-aming network. The central unit can be integrated into an existing network infrastructure.
• The frequency response shall be 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz, signal to noise ratio shall be 101 dB(A). Total harmonic distortion shall be -82 dB(A). The input impedance of the audio inputs shall be 10 kΩ, the max. input level shall be 18 dBu without gain and 3 dBu with gain. The maximum audio output level shall be 4 dBu 600 Ω and 8 dBu 200 kΩ.
• The central unit shall be operable in a temperature range of 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) at a relative air humidity of 20 – 90 % (non-condensing). The central unit shall operate on PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 3. Power consumption shall be max. 10 W.
• The central unit shall be the Sennheiser MobileConnect Station.
• The mobile App shall be the Sennheiser MobileConnect App.
• The configuration software shall be the Sennheiser MobileConnect Manager.

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG · Am Labor 1 · 30900 Wedemark · Germany · www.sennheiser.com
The system shall be the Sennheiser MobileConnect.

References

• Sennheiser — Headphones, Microphones, Wireless Systems