The city government wanted to upgrade their ordinary sound system to an advanced conference system to host international conferences.
Vigan, on the west coast of Luzon island, is the only city in the Philippines to be recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage City. The city government wanted to upgrade their ordinary sound system to an advanced conference system to host international conferences such as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting. It was important that the aesthetics of the historic city hall not to be compromised. They also wanted a flexible solution that can be used in local meetings.
A flexible solution that fits into the historic venue
The decision was made in favor of the DICENTIS Wireless Conference System from Bosch. It has advanced yet easy-to-use features. For example, the wireless discussion device has a 4.3-inch touchscreen designed for fast, intuitive operation. The system offers the flexibility to host conferences with international participants as well as local meetings. DICENTIS also addresses all health and safety concerns regarding microphone sharing among attendees.
Not only does the system allow for quick and easy transport and set-up at various locations, but it also does not compromise the integrity of the historic site. No cables need to be laid or holes drilled.
Suitable for different meetings and locations
Joven Cura, General Manager of Comsec iTech Corporation, said, "The end-user easily adapted to the system due to the user-friendly menu that they can access via laptop or through their mobile phone or tablet.”
The new solution was specified and installed by intelligent building technology specialists Comsec iTech Corporation, from Makati City, Philippines and includes:
- 41 wireless devices with long-stem microphones
- A single wireless access point
- Recording software
- Li-ion battery packs and chargers
- Transport cases
"The ease of installation for meetings outside the City Hall has made the DICENTIS wireless conference system the ideal solution for Vigan City’s upgrade," Joven Cura stated.