Lightspeed™ Classroom SoundField Systems
Clearer Classroom Audio for Teaching and Learning
Background noise, distance and room acoustics can make it harder for students to follow spoken instruction.
Lightspeed™ classroom SoundField systems use a wireless teacher microphone and classroom speakers to distribute speech throughout the learning space. They help make the teacher’s voice easier to hear while supporting a comfortable, natural speaking level. Suitable connections and accessories also allow audio from computers and other teaching resources to be shared through the system.
Hear Room provides independent advice, supply, system design, commissioning, training and ongoing support. We help schools choose and use a Lightspeed system suited to their classrooms, teaching practices and students’ listening needs.
Why Classroom Audio Matters
Clear access to spoken instructions, explanations and discussions is an important part of classroom learning. When speech is difficult to hear, students may miss information or need to work harder to follow what is being said.
Lightspeed™ classroom audio systems help distribute the teacher’s voice across the learning space, supporting more consistent access to speech and helping teachers communicate at a comfortable speaking level.
Good classroom listening also depends on room acoustics, background noise and individual student needs. Hear Room considers these factors when recommending and setting up a system, helping schools take a practical approach to improving listening conditions.
Common Classroom Listening Challenges
Background Noise
Air conditioning, projectors, hallway activity, neighbouring classrooms and student collaboration all contribute to background noise that competes with the teacher's voice.
Distance from the Teacher
Speech naturally becomes quieter as students move further away from the teacher. Students seated at the back or sides of the classroom may hear significantly less clearly than those seated at the front.
Classroom Acoustics
Hard surfaces such as concrete floors, glass and plasterboard reflect sound, creating reverberation that reduces speech intelligibility.
Teacher Voice Fatigue
Teachers often raise their voices throughout the day to ensure every student can hear. Over time, this can lead to vocal fatigue, discomfort and increased strain.
Good classroom audio supports clear speech at a comfortable listening level.
Hear Room assesses room acoustics, room size, teaching practices and students’ listening needs to recommend a suitable classroom audio system. Explore the Lightspeed options below, or contact us for advice on your learning space.
Explore Lightspeed Products
Lightspeed Redcat® SoundField System with ClearMike®
Redcat® is a portable, all-in-one classroom SoundField system that can sit on a table or shelf, with no fixed speaker installation required.
The included ClearMike® wireless teacher microphone sends the teacher’s voice to the Redcat speaker, helping make spoken instruction easier to hear across the room while supporting a comfortable speaking level.
Optional accessories include a Sharemike® student microphone for classroom discussions and a Media Connector for sharing audio from computers and other teaching resources.
Lightspeed Topcat® Classroom SoundField System
Topcat® is an all-in-one classroom SoundField system with built-in amplification, designed for ceiling installation. It delivers speech and teaching-media audio while keeping floor and desk space clear.
Used with a compatible ClearMike® wireless teacher microphone,
Topcat helps distribute the teacher’s voice across the learning space.
Optional accessories include Sharemike® student microphones and a Media Connector for classroom multimedia.
Hear Room can advise on system selection, installation requirements and setup for your classroom.
Lightspeed Mobile PA
Lightspeed Mobile PA is a portable, all-in-one audio system for assemblies, outdoor lessons, sporting activities and presentations. It runs from mains power or a rechargeable battery and includes a carry strap for moving between locations.
The supplied Flexmike® teacher microphone and Sharemike® handheld microphone support hands-free speaking and shared presentations. Built-in Bluetooth also allows audio from compatible phones, tablets and computers to play through the system.
Lightspeed T25 Classroom Amplifier
T25 is an installed classroom amplifier and wireless audio hub that connects to compatible ceiling or wall speakers.
Used with a compatible ClearMike® wireless teacher microphone, it distributes the teacher’s voice through the connected speakers.
Optional student microphones and suitable audio connections also support classroom discussions and multimedia.
Hear Room can advise on speaker selection, placement and system setup to suit your room’s layout, acoustics and teaching needs.
Supporting classroom communication
A classroom audio system should suit the room, teaching activities and students’ listening needs.
