Durham University
Durham University, a top 100 globally ranked university, is committed to providing world-class education. When designing the new Waterside building, home to its prestigious Business School, the university sought a high-quality, user-friendly audio solution to support lecture capture, hybrid learning, and voice reinforcement. In partnership with SCC, Visavvi, and Sennheiser, they implemented TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) microphones and SpeechLine Digital Wireless microphones across 70 AV-equipped spaces, including lecture halls, seminar rooms, and Microsoft Teams-enabled meeting spaces.
Having relied on Sennheiser products since 2012, Durham University values the reliability, seamless integration, and superior audio performance the brand provides. With Sennheiser Control Cockpit, the university’s AV team efficiently monitors and manages the microphone estate with minimal intervention.
Beyond ease of use, the TCC2 microphones have transformed the learning experience. Students benefit from crystal-clear audio that enhances lecture capture and remote participation. By standardizing its microphone solutions with Sennheiser’s cutting-edge technology, Durham University has not only improved the quality and accessibility of its learning environments but also streamlined AV management, ensuring a seamless, future-proof audio experience for its staff and students.
"Users can walk into a room, pick up a handheld mic or lapel and it’s good to go, once they are finished, they pop it back into the charger and its good for the next user. For the ceiling mics, users walk into a room, and it just works, they don’t need to touch anything, it picks them up for lecture capture, hearing assistance and hybrid audio."
Chris Pearson, Senior Manager (AV & IT Installations) at Durham University on Sennheiser Control Cockpit.