
Today’s Objectives • Understanding IR • What, Where, Why, and Who • Believing in IR • Selling Listen • Knowing our competition • The Power of the Demo • Use the Tools! • The Future is Bright!
WHAT is IR? • Audio Transmission via infrared light • Audio path similar to RF
How is IR like FM • FM uses RF waves to transmit audio – just like a radio station • The audio rides on a wave -just like a surfer • IR uses IR light waves to transmit audio – it’s just like RF
Audio Path • Audio Source -> Transmitter -> Radiator -> Receiver
How the System Works - Transmitter • Audio signals are received at the LT-82 transmitter. • The transmitter processes the audio and creates a single RF carrier from 2.3 to 3.8mHz. • This carrier is delivered to the radiator using coaxial cable along with DC power using CAT-5 cable to power the radiator.
How the System Works - Radiator • The radiator then modulates 84 Infrared emitting diodes (IRED). • The diodes work like a headlight to fill the room with IR light.
SIR System Block Diagram Audio IR
WHY use IR? • Security or Confidentiality of Signal • Not Susceptible to RF Interference • One Receiver can be used for multiple rooms within a facility • Stereo or Mono Set Up • A Better Option for Venues with Multiple Rooms • Worldwide compliance
WHY use IR?Common Uses: • Assistive Listening • Descriptive Listening • Language Interpretation • Audio Distribution • Single Channel - overflow • Multi-channel - multi-cast • Secure signal and discrete operation • Tour guide
WHERE to use IR?Common Venues: • Live Theater & Performing Arts Centers • Courtrooms • Emergency Operation & Management Centers • Military • Houses of Worship • Museums • Corporations • Training Facilities • Conference Facilities
WHO sells IR? • Know your target audience • “None of my dealers are asking for infrared” • Dealer need education on uses of IR • Generic “Sennheiser” for IR • Which of your dealers sells into these venues? • How many of your dealers are interested in increasing their business by accessing these new clients with Listen products?
Sell Listen • Personalize, Simplify, Customize • Believe you can change perceptions • ALS, FM, limited applications • We are LISTENING! • LA140 Design = Architects • Battery Management, sturdy design & no wires on LR42 = End users • LA140 remote power, low voltage cabling = Dealers • We know they have choices, we want to be the first choice
What a Beauty! LA-140 Radiator (Emitter) Front Panel
The Competition Sennheiser
Competitive Comparison Advantages Challenges Listen is new Sennheiser is well established Transmitter is single channel only • Strong in FM • CAT-5 cable • 1-32 channels • Ergonomic design • Battery management • Transmission range (We will not turn down an opportunity!)
Listen IR Tools • Web site • Datasheets • Dealer Catalog • Manual • Design Guide • PPTs (Dealer format) • Listen Extranet
SIR: The Demo • Why Is this important? • Our investment • Your investment • Demos sell • Consistency in the field • Exposure/Visibility
The DEMO • TWO KEY Questions: • What do I want to accomplish during our visit? • What do I want my audience to remember about Listen and Listen IR after I leave?
ASK FOR THE BIZ • WE want to be the type of company that you want to do biz with • Personable, Simple, Customizable • Listen will cross the specs for YOU • Connect the dots: Bring up our competition. • Offer demo equipment • Ask for the opportunity to be a part of their Business.