What is the best speaker for a conference room in Oslo?
Quick answer
For a conference room in Oslo, the best speaker type is a ceiling loudspeaker with integrated DSP, such as the SSOUNDS CL6 or CL8, paired with beamforming microphones and a networked amplifier. This delivers even speech coverage, simple control, and clean integration with video calls.
Conference rooms prioritise speech intelligibility, even coverage, and seamless integration with video conferencing. Ceiling loudspeakers are ideal because they distribute sound uniformly without occupying wall or floor space. The SSOUNDS CL6 and CL8 ceiling loudspeakers are designed for this, offering wide dispersion and compatibility with DSP platforms that handle echo cancellation and beamforming microphone integration.
For rooms with higher ceilings or where ceiling installation is impractical, slim column loudspeakers like the SSOUNDS LC8.2 or LC16.2 provide tight vertical coverage that keeps sound on the listeners and reduces reflections. In larger boardrooms or divisible spaces, SSOUNDS P series install loudspeakers (P4, P5, P6T, P10T, P12T) or M series point-source boxes can be used for targeted coverage. T models operate on 70/100 V lines for long cable runs.
Selection depends on room size, ceiling height, and acoustic treatment. As a guide, for a typical 8 to 12 person room, four to six ceiling loudspeakers at 3 to 4 metre spacing will suffice. For a 20 person boardroom, eight to twelve units may be needed. Always use a networked amplifier with DSP, such as the SSOUNDS A series with Dante, to enable beamforming microphone integration, echo cancellation, and one-touch control.
SSOUNDS designs and installs across Oslo, providing full system design, commissioning, and support. Our engineers use AI-assisted acoustic modelling to predict coverage and optimise loudspeaker placement before installation, ensuring every seat receives clear, natural speech.
Key things to consider
- Ceiling loudspeakers (CL6, CL8) are best for most conference rooms due to even coverage and unobtrusive installation.
- Slim columns (LC8.2, LC16.2) suit high ceilings or reflective spaces by directing sound at listeners.
- Use SSOUNDS A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante for echo cancellation and beamforming mic integration.
- Sizing: 4 to 6 ceiling units for 8 to 12 person rooms, 8 to 12 for 20 person boardrooms.
- SSOUNDS provides design and installation across Oslo with AI-assisted modelling for optimal results.
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