Neil Rathbone's Interpretation in a Digital Age is worth a look: lays
out the pluses and minuses of doing interpretation with tech, and
addresses lack of signal. Not written in gobbledegook, and can be
understood by non-tecchies. I got a review copy, and have since found it
very helpful.
Kate
On 2017-12-12 14:39, Samantha Williams wrote:
> Hi Nest,
>
> Thanks for the suggestion.
>
> We did trial an app at one of our sites a couple of years ago, and,
> although it was a good addition, we found they were less popular than
> the straightforward audio guide at other sites.
>
> Mostly there were problems with signal, and with people not having
> enough suitable of well charged phones between them so we used ipads
> but found videos being played were disrupting others (small sites)
> hence an audio guide is more what we’re looking for, we also had a
> few challenges around keeping the ipads from being stolen. We still
> use them ….but as more of an add-on than the main interpretation.
>
> Our old audio guides are still (surprisingly) really popular, but
> they’re getting rather worn out!
>
> Thanks
>
> Sam
>
> Samantha Williams
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> FROM: Thomas Nest (ECON A CMND) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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> SENT: 12 December 2017 13:58
> TO: Samantha Williams <[log in to unmask]>;
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> SUBJECT: RE: Audio guides upgrade - any recommendations?
>
> Ẁhat about developing an App – seems to be adaptable and can add
> content although need a mobile to download ..but perhaps there is a
> way around this with having ipads etc for those without. Depends how
> many “systems” you use daily and how practical this could be
> though.
>
> Just a thought anyway
>
> Nest
>
> FROM: Gwasanaeth gwybodaeth amgueddfeydd / Museums current awareness
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] ON BEHALF OF Samantha Williams
> SENT: 12 December 2017 13:50
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> SUBJECT: Audio guides upgrade - any recommendations?
>
> Has anyone recently changed or updated their audio guide system?
>
> We are looking to purchase new systems for both Ruthin Gaol and Plas
> Newydd Llangollen.
>
> I have Acoustiguide coming to see us in the New Year, but does anyone
> have any other recommendations?
>
> We want a system we can update the content on ourselves, will support
> multiple languages, multiple tours, easy to use, long battery life,
> the usual capabilities.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Sam
>
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