An AV/IT pro’s job is never done. Procuring new products, juggling IT tickets and everything in between … there’s always something demanding your attention. So, we’re focused on finding new ways to simplify our products so you can reclaim more of your time (we know you need it!).
That’s why we’ve created the Nureva® App, which helps you get your classrooms and meeting rooms up and running quickly. And that’s also why we’ve added acoustic check — a patent-pending tool that makes it easy to measure room acoustics so you always get great mic pickup.
With acoustic check, you can use your iPhone® or iPad® device to measure background noise and reverberation in any space. You’ll then get a score that helps you decide where to install your Nureva audio system. Here’s James Peters, one of our product managers, to tell you more.
Acoustic check uses the microphone in your iPhone or iPad to capture acoustic data in a room. Then an algorithm turns that data into a score to predict the performance of an HDL pro series system in a specific location.
The assessment begins with reverberation. You’ll pop a balloon in your space and the tool will measure the lingering sound. Popping a balloon is a simple way to produce a high-energy sound event with a wide frequency range that radiates in all directions. If you don’t have a balloon, clapping your hands loudly or banging a book on the edge of a table may also work.
The next step is to take a background noise measurement in the spot you plan to install your HDL310 or HDL410 microphone and speaker bar. It’ll capture ambient noise, such as the whirring from HVAC systems and projector fans or any other persistent sounds.
It’s easy to do background noise checks in multiple locations before you decide where to place your system. And if you have an HDL410, you can repeat this test for the second microphone and speaker bar.
The reverberation and background noise tests are straightforward — and the app will walk you through them step by step.
And that’s all you need to do to generate an acoustic score. Your score could be 75 or more (ideal!), 25 to 74 (supported) or under 25 (challenging). Our support team is always here to help with specific advice on what to do next. And for more installation tips, you can check out our handy device setup tool — also in the Nureva App.
As AV/IT pros know too well, classrooms and meeting rooms aren’t always built with room acoustics top of mind. The trend of adding more hard surfaces — such as glass walls and hardwood floors — only makes it more difficult to get the mic pickup required for highly engaged remote participation in meetings and classes.
Many AV/IT teams are also dealing with reduced staff and budgets, just when more rooms are expected to be equipped for conferencing. So, every minute spent fine-tuning the audio setup in a single room is time taken away from another pressing concern.
Acoustic check helps greatly by placing the right information in your hands. With just an iOS device and our free app, you can get the data you need to hang your mic and speaker bar (or bars) in the best spot. There won’t be any surprises once your system’s installed, so IT tickets are reduced and everyone saves time — AV/IT teams and room users alike.
And if you’re having any problems with your room postinstallation, it’s easy to use acoustic check to isolate any room acoustics issues affecting audio performance, helping you get straight to the root cause.
Acoustic check is a powerful tool for sidestepping installation issues and avoiding costly rework. But it’s not the only way the Nureva App makes it easier to equip your rooms with great audio.
You can also customize your audio setup with features like:
And if you’re using our HDL410 system to automate the switching of your cameras (any brand), the Nureva App can help you easily set up camera zones in your space.
Acoustic check and all our other setup and configuration features are included with your purchase of an HDL pro series audio system. You also get our cloud-based management platform, developer APIs and service plan.
Do you have an HDL310 or HDL410 system? Try the Nureva App today!