TK-Team’s hybrid acoustic panels integrating Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling microphones to create the perfect fit

A specialist in acoustic products, writing surfaces and notice boards, TK-Team has produced customised acoustic panels to perfectly complement TCC 2 microphones

Marlow, UK, November 11, 2024 –TK-Team, one of the leading experts in acoustic and visual presentation solutions for over five decades, has designed acoustical panelling that seamlessly integrates with the industry’s ‘gold standard’ for ceiling microphone solutions in video conferencing - the Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling microphone array. Recent projects include the University of London, University of Bristol and Newcastle University.

James Bedford, Managing Director of TK-Team in the UK, notes that while the TeamConnect Ceiling microphones are the go-to solution and “undoubtedly best in class” among other ceiling microphones on the market, TK-Team enhances the audio experience further by addressing the acoustic challenges of rooms not originally designed for conferencing. This includes historic auditoriums at universities such as Newcastle, Bristol, and London, where TK-Team’s acoustic panels effectively mitigate reverberation issues.

“Apart from reducing reverberation, stylistically, we are able to perfectly match the TCC 2’s shape and suspension style with our Hush Light Acoustic panels,” says Bedford. He adds that these panels are made from 55 mm Basotect® melamine resin foam, used in the aerospace and automotive industries for its lightweight, fire safety, and A-class sound insulation properties. Additionally, Basotect® is certified to the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

^{While TeamConnect Ceiling microphones are widely recognized as the “undisputed best in class” among ceiling microphone solutions, TK-Team further elevates the audio experience by addressing acoustic challenges in spaces not designed for conferencing, such as historic halls at Bristol University}

Bedford highlights that, for example, working with Newcastle University involved producing custom acoustic panels designed to sit inside the lighting beams. “The university had two lighting rings around the Harvard-style lecture theatre. We produced a custom-sized panel to fit inside these beams, which further houses six TCC 2 microphones,” he explains.

TK-Team's acoustic panels are not only available in various shapes and sizes, but can also be customised with prints. “With TCC 2 offering customisation options, such as different wraps, our acoustic panelling can match these styles - from simple colour choices to complex combinations that complement the room’s interior and AV setup,” Bedford continues.

^{TK-Team's acoustic panels are not only available in various shapes and sizes, but can also be customised with prints - from simple colour choices to complex combinations that complement the room’s interior and AV setup}

Founded in 1972, TK-Team is a Finnish company that operates in more than 20 countries. The company supplies custom-made acoustic panels crafted from A-rated sound-absorbing materials.

The TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) is a real problem-solver that allows cable free tables and flexible furniture arrangement, while offering all of the TeamConnect Ceiling Solutions benefits like Trusted Sennheiser Audio Quality, efficient setup, brand agnostic integration, simple management and control, a sleek design and a sustainable impact.

Inesh Patel, Sennheiser’s Business Development Manager – Business Communication, concludes: “We’re excited to see how TK-Team takes our TeamConnect Ceiling microphone array and designs their acoustical panelling to further elevate the audio experience. In environments with significant acoustic reverbearation, such as classrooms and conference rooms, this ensures that users benefit from exceptional clarity and sound quality, allowing for seamless communication and engagement.”

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