What is the best speaker for an airport in Senegal?

Airports present a unique acoustic challenge: large, often reverberant spaces with high ambient noise from aircraft, crowds and HVAC systems. The primary requirement is life safety voice alarm and public address to EN 54 and BS 5839-8 standards, which demand intelligibility (typically STI > 0.5 in emergency conditions), zoned paging, line supervision and redundant amplifiers. SSOUNDS install range addresses these needs with a choice of ceiling, column and point-source loudspeakers, all supported by networked DSP amplifiers.

For terminal buildings, the selection depends on ceiling height and room volume. In low-ceiling areas such as check-in halls, retail and lounges, SSOUNDS CL6 and CL8 ceiling loudspeakers provide discreet, even coverage with wide dispersion. In tall, reverberant spaces like departure halls and gate areas, SSOUNDS LC8.2 and LC16.2 slim column loudspeakers deliver controlled vertical coverage to keep sound on the audience and off reflective surfaces, improving STI. For large open zones or outdoor areas, SSOUNDS P4, P5, P6T, P10T and P12T install loudspeakers (T models for 70/100 V lines) offer higher SPL and longer throw. M series point-source boxes and subwoofers can reinforce music and paging in premium areas.

Sizing and zoning are critical. Each zone should be designed for its specific ambient noise and reverberation time. Use acoustic modeling to predict STI and SPL coverage, then select loudspeaker type and spacing accordingly. Ceiling loudspeakers are typically spaced at 1.5 to 2 times the ceiling height for even coverage; columns are mounted at 2.5 to 4 metres for optimal vertical pattern control. All loudspeakers should be on supervised lines, with SSOUNDS A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante providing redundant amplification and zone routing. This ensures compliance with EN 54 and BS 5839-8.

SSOUNDS designs and installs across Senegal, with support from our UK, US, Nigeria and Ghana bases. We work with integrators and consultants to specify the right mix of SSOUNDS install loudspeakers and amplifiers for each airport space, ensuring intelligibility, reliability and code compliance. Contact us to discuss your project.