What is the best speaker for an airport in Abidjan?

Airports demand a life safety and public address system that delivers clear speech in challenging acoustic environments. In Abidjan, where terminals often feature large, reverberant halls with high ambient noise, the right loudspeaker selection is critical. SSOUNDS install range provides a complete solution: CL6 and CL8 ceiling loudspeakers for concourses, lounges, and offices; LC8.2 and LC16.2 slim column loudspeakers for areas with long reverberation times, such as check-in halls and baggage claim; and P series (P4, P5, P6T, P10T, P12T) or M series point-source boxes for high-SPL zones like boarding gates and outdoor areas. The T models operate on 70/100 V lines, simplifying long cable runs and enabling line supervision.

For voice alarm to EN 54 / BS 5839-8, intelligibility is paramount. Column loudspeakers like the LC8.2 and LC16.2 offer controlled vertical dispersion, directing sound onto listeners and reducing reflections that smear speech. Ceiling loudspeakers such as the CL6 and CL8 provide even coverage in lower ceilings. For very large spaces, line arrays or point-source boxes from the M series can be used with delay rings to maintain STI above 0.50. SSOUNDS engineers use AI-assisted acoustic modeling to predict coverage and intelligibility before installation, ensuring the design meets the required STI for each zone.

Zoned paging and redundancy are built into the system architecture. A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante allow multiple zones with independent paging and emergency announcements. Redundant amplifiers and line supervision ensure the system remains operational during a fault. SSOUNDS designs and installs across Abidjan, providing local support from our African HQ in Abuja, Nigeria, and our UK and US operations. We work with integrators and consultants to specify the right mix of ceiling, column, and point-source loudspeakers, sized according to ceiling height, room volume, and ambient noise levels.

Practical sizing guidance: for a typical concourse with a 3 to 4 meter ceiling, use CL6 or CL8 ceiling loudspeakers spaced to achieve overlapping coverage at ear height. For a hall with a 6 to 10 meter ceiling and hard surfaces, use LC16.2 columns mounted at 3 to 4 meters, aimed down to cover seating or standing areas. For gates with high noise, use P10T or P12T on 100 V lines, or M series boxes for higher SPL. Always calculate the required SPL and STI using acoustic modeling, and ensure the amplifier power matches the total tap settings with at least 20 percent headroom. SSOUNDS can provide a full design and commissioning service for airports in Abidjan.