Sennheiser MobileConnect is an assistive and personal listening solution that delivers audio directly over a Wi-Fi network to users’ iOS or Android smartphones. Instead of requiring a dedicated receiver for each user, MobileConnect uses the listener’s own mobile device to receive and play audio content directly. Learn more at this article.
How Does Sennheiser MobileConnect Work?
The operating principle of MobileConnect is relatively straightforward. A direct audio source, typically a Microphone capturing the voice of a presenter or moderator, is fed into the MobileConnect system.
From there, the audio is transmitted over the network and distributed via WiFi to the MobileConnect App on the user's personal smartphone. Listeners simply use their mobile devices to receive the audio stream and listen to the content.
The basic process can be illustrated as follows:
- Audio Source: A Microphone captures the voice of the speaker or moderator.
- MOBILECONNECT STATION: Sends the audio signal to the network and serves as a bridge between the audio source and the network.
- WiFi Network: Distributes the audio stream to users' devices.
- MobileConnect App: Receives the audio stream on iOS or Android smartphones.
- Listening Device: Users can connect wired headphones or an inductive neck loop to their smartphone for listening.
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One notable advantage is that MobileConnect does not require a separate receiver for each listener. Users can use their personal smartphones to receive the signal, helping reduce equipment investment costs as well as maintenance and device management requirements for operators.
In large environments such as university campuses, the system can be expanded by adding multiple MobileConnect Stations. Each area or room can use a dedicated Station to provide assistive listening services.
Key Components of the MobileConnect System
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MOBILECONNECT STATION is the component responsible for bringing audio content into the network for distribution to the MobileConnect App.
The Station is integrated into the existing campus network and distributes audio content via WiFi to users' smartphones. In systems with multiple rooms or areas, multiple MobileConnect Stations can be deployed to provide additional streaming sources.
This scalability makes MobileConnect suitable for environments that need to provide assistive listening services across multiple locations. Each Station can function as an “Audio-to-Network bridge”, connecting the audio source to the network infrastructure.
MobileConnect App - Receiving Audio on a Smartphone
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MobileConnect App is the end-user application that allows users to receive audio streams over WiFi on their mobile devices.
The app is designed to support people with hearing difficulties through its Personal Hearing Assistant feature. Users can connect wired headphones or an inductive neck loop to their mobile devices. For hearing aids that support T-Coil positioning, a neck loop can be used to connect to the hearing assistance system.
MobileConnect App is currently available on Apple Store and Google Play
MobileConnect Manager - System Management
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MobileConnect Manager is a centralized management tool for MobileConnect systems operating in Manager Mode.
With Manager Mode, MobileConnect Stations within the same network can be managed and configured from a single administration point. This is particularly suitable for systems using multiple Stations and requiring scalability for future expansion.
In contrast, with Standalone Mode, a MOBILECONNECT STATION can be operated and managed through the Station's own local web interface.
What Systems Is MobileConnect Suitable For?
With the ability to transmit audio directly to smartphones via WiFi without requiring a separate receiver for each user, Sennheiser MobileConnect is suitable for environments that need to provide assistive listening or personal listening services.
In particular, the system can be deployed in environments with multiple rooms or areas. As expansion requirements increase, additional MobileConnect Stations can be added to provide more audio streams.
Some environments mentioned for Sennheiser systems include:
- University campuses: Deploy MobileConnect Stations across multiple rooms or areas.
- Conference rooms: Transmit audio from speakers or moderators to listeners' personal devices.
- Environments requiring hearing assistance: Users can use the Personal Hearing Assistant feature on the MobileConnect App.
In terms of usage, users can access an audio stream by browsing the channel list in the app or scanning the corresponding QR code. The QR code contains the information required for the device to connect to the audio streaming channel.
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MobileConnect therefore provides an alternative approach to audio access compared with traditional assistive listening systems. Instead of preparing a receiver for each listener, the system uses users' personal smartphones and existing WiFi infrastructure to distribute audio content.
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