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Large-Scale Outdoor Sound Masking / Sonic Net Airport Bird Deterrent

Technomad supplies fully weatherproof, high powered outdoor sound systems for sound masking, environmental sound simulation, and to repel birds from airport and farm environments.

A recent article in The Economist describes the use of a sonic net to repel birds from airports. This reduces the chance of a bird hitting an aircraft – known as ‘bird-strike’ in the aviation industry – and the associated risk to passengers and equipment.

The scientific journal Ecological Applications describes the use of  Technomad Berlin outdoor loudspeakers and waterproof PowerChiton amplifiers to create a Sonic Net – an area of background noise that repels birds.

The systems deliver 80 dB of broad-spectrum sound over the target area, and dramatically reduce the presence of many species of bird. Ecological Applications suggest that the reason the sound repels birds is not by scaring them (as with ‘startle’ systems that occasionally play loud surprising sounds) but rather by making it hard for them to communicate. The Sonic Net makes birds unable to make out each other’s calls, so they move away to an area where they CAN communicate.

Original research by Dr John Swaddle suggests that broad spectrum sound masking may be very effective at reducing dangerous bird populations near airports, and may also be effective at reducing crop losses.

With our line of waterproof, field deployable amplifiers, broad spectrum waterproof loudspeakers, and automatic audio playback devices, Technomad has a range of products ready to help with your bird repelling project.

Turn-Key solutions arrive ready to use, and last for years in the harshest outside environments.

Technomad gear equipment is US-made since 1995.  The firm supplies the US government, Disney, Universal Studios, all major Cruise Ship lines, Club Med, and thousands of other demanding customers.

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Technomad used for Sonic Net, Protects Airports and Crops from Birds

A recent article in The Economist describes the use of a sonic net to repel birds from airports.  This reduces the chance of a bird hitting an aircraft – known as ‘bird-strike’ in the aviation industry – and the associated risk to passengers and equipment.

Turns out the gear used…. was Technomad.    From the original article in the scientific journal Ecological Applications we read that Technomad Berlin outdoor loudspeakers and waterproof PowerChiton amplifiers were used to create the Sonic Net.

The system projects approximately 80 dB of broad spectrum sound over the target area, and dramatically reduces the presence of many species of bird.  The authors speculate that the reason the sound repels birds is not by scaring them (as with ‘startle’ systems that occasionally play loud surprising sounds) but rather by making it hard for them to communicate.  The Sonic Net makes birds unable to make out each other’s calls, so they move away to an area where they CAN communicate.

The research by Dr John Swaddle suggests that broad spectrum sound masking may be very effective at reducing dangerous bird populations near airports, and may also be effective at reducing crop losses.

With our line of waterproof, field deployable amplifiers, broad spectrum waterproof loudspeakers, and automatic audio playback devices, Technomad is well positions to support these efforts.

 

 

 

 

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Fall PA System Sale! Free Wireless Mic, Shipping

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The Fall season is in full-swing… and maybe your old PA system isn’t performing as well as you’d like? Get the sound your team deserves with a Technomad turn-key audio system.

Our US-made packages provide everything you need. Systems come with microphone, 6 channel mixer, amplifier, cables, mounting brackets, and a pair of great sounding and completely weatherproof Technomad loudspeakers. All you have to do is plug it in and attach the speaker cables.

No audio expertise is needed to install and use.

Who else uses Technomad? The US government, all major theme parks, all major cruise ship lines, and thousands of high school, college, and professional sports facilities. Options include wireless microphones and subwoofers. » Take a web-tour of our favorite stadium installations

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Model# IPA3
The ultimate install PA system. 2000+ listeners.
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Our most popular package. 1000+ listeners.
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Ready to use - rack shipps pre-wired and assembled, cd or tape players plug into mixer
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An excellent basic system. 200+ listeners.

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200+ listeners.

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We look forward to supporting your outdoor audio projects this Fall. Contact us with any questions – we’re here to help.

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Technomad Customer Care
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New Stadium PA system for Anson High School in Wadesboro NC

Anson High School Football

Technomad Dealer Ken Johnson of JDS reports that a recent installation at Anson High School was a success…

“The AD Terry Mabry was blown away at the sound. She couldn’t believe the difference from the one we replaced”.

Harvard University Soccer – Audio by Technomad

Audio Associates, a full-service design, engineering, and installation company, was recently given a tight deadline to install a sports audio and PA system at Harvard University for a new soccer field. The company looked to Technomad to provide four weatherproof loudspeakers that could survive the outdoor elements, provide outstanding audio quality and be delivered to the site on short notice.

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