
Bay D'espoir School, St. Albans, NL
Bay D'espoir Academy is a K - 4 school situated on the South Coast of NL . They have a school population of approximately 211 students and 28 teachers and support staff. This school opened in 2021 and was the result of combining two other school student bodies.
Purpose
This was a new build for the community, and a sound system and classroom voice enhancement system were required. An intelligible system was necessary in the gymnasium for all staff and students.
Challenges
No real challenge during the install process. TOA work closely with the engineers’ when planning and designing the system.
Solution
TOA recommended the very popular IR-800 classroom voice lift kit which has proven to enhance student learning with the wide dispersion speaker and reliable teacher and student microphone. In the gymnasium the powerful HX-5 compact array speakers in combination with the M-864D DSP to deliver the clarity the school expected.
Feedback
Once the school opened and sta was able to utilize the equipment, they found the systems provided the clarity and engagement of students they expected.
About TOA Canada Corporation
TOA Corporation was founded in Kobe, Japan over 80 years ago. TOA operates in over 100 countries worldwide, with manufacturing Facilities found in nearly every major market area. These facilities have a reputation for precision design and fabrication, resulting in a Proven track record of TOA product reliability. TOA Canada Corporation was formed in 1990 as a complete sound solutions provider, specializing in commercial audio, including, Public address, voice communications, voice evacuation and emergency paging requirements. TOA Canada offers complete solutions for all corporate and commercial audio communications and intercom security requirements.
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