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The universal audioguide

The Audiopass™ is the result of 20 years of experience and of observing different publics and operating requirements in the audioguide field. It is also an amalgamation of controlled innovation faithful to the creative and pragmatic spirit which for which Sycomore is renowned.

The standard-model Audiopass™ contains every possible function normally included in option form (video synchro, alarm, data processing...) as well as its own functions which make it unique on the equipment market. It is also adapted for sight- and hearing impaired publics.

Technical characteristics

 ERGONOMICS
  • Compact and light (160 g.)
  • Similar to a mobile phone 
  • Easy to handle and manage
  • Lateral volume control button, in a natural finger-position
  • Neck strap or hand strap
 FUNCTIONS
  • Commentary call-up by tapping in numbers on keypad (random visit) 
  • Or commentary call-up by pressing PLAY button (linear visit)
  • Or auto-start via infrared
  • "Click and sound" function for start-up by infrared when user presses PLAY button (green)
  • Visit type option by keypad : linear or random or automatically triggered by infrared
  • 9999 available messages, 999 available versions (adult tour, kids tour, summer tour..) and 99 available languages
  • Controllable antitheft by keypad or infrared
  • Language selection by keypad or remote control 
 MEMORY
  • Basic 1 GB memory : 72 hours of MP3 sound or 100 hours of WMA sound
  • Additional extra memory up to 2Gb
 SOUND QUALITY
  • MP3 or WMA sound 
  • High quality loudspeaker with a specific acoustic tunnel on the back of the device for a clear sound
  • Jack plug for headset and induction loop
 KEYPAD
  • Backlit keypad
  • 10 numbered buttons from 0 to 9, with a sign for "sight-impaired" on number 5
  • 4 functions keys : Play/pause, Stop, Rewind and Fast Forward
  • Blue button to listen to second-level commentaries during the main commentary
 DISPLAY
  • Backlit graphic screen high quality
  • On-screen info : charge level, selected language, alarm "on" or "off", name of visit, title of work...
  • Display readable by sight-impaired
  • Logo display
 BATTERY
  • Li-On
  • Running time : 12 hours in continual use
  • Fast recharge : 30 mins (0% to 50%)
  • Complete recharge : under 3 hours (0% to 100%)
  • Intelligent system of recharge : automatic switch off when wands are ready
 MECHANICS
  • Shock-resistant ABS/PC casing, anti-fire, waterproofing 
  • Adjustable charging rack (also for existing desk)
  • Temperature : -20° / +80° C
  • High storage density : 180 machines per flat square meter
  OTHER FUNCTIONS
  • Anti-theft system via radio frequency
  • Video synchronization system
  • Gathering and analysis of usage data 
  • Software to edit content and commentaries (free of charge)
  • Visit route changeable via internet 




Clients List

FRANCE
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
Dôme des Invalides, Paris
Chambord Castle, Loire Valley
Hautecombe Abbey, Savoy
National Assembly, Paris
Museum of Arts et Métiers, Paris
Montmartre Museum, Paris
Lisieux Cathedral
Roquebrune Castle
Jacquemart - André Museum, Paris
Tapestry of Reine Mathilde, Bayeux
Auvers-sur-Oise Castle
Citadelle of Besançon
D-Day Landing Museum, Arromanches
Sedan Castle
Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, Albi
Church and Gardens, Salagon
Matisse Museum, Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Imaginarium, Nuits-Saint-Georges
Museum of Saint Cyprien
Normandie Niemen Memorial, Les Andelys
Museum of Années 30, Boulogne Bill.
Museum of Sugar, Fort de France, Martinique
Museum of Shoes, Romans
Solenn’s House (CPAM), Paris

UNITED KINGDOM
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Scotland
Falkirk Wheel, Scotland
John Knox House, Edinburgh, Scotland
"John Rylands" Library, Manchester, England
Muncaster Castle, England
Derry Castle, Ireland
Brodick Castle, Isle of Arran, Scotland
Culross Palace, Scotland
Benmore Garden, Scotland
Tullie House Museum, Carlisle, England
Logan Garden, Scotland

BELGIUM
European Parliament, Bruxelles
Museum of the Wallon Life, Liege
Loncin Castle
Aulne Abbey
Vêves Castle
Citytour and Parc of Beaumont
Strepy Lift System
Royal Museum of Mariemont

AUSTRIA
Figaro House, Vienna
Mozart Museum, Salzburg
Mochsberg, Salzburg
Loisium, Wine Museum, Langenlois
Zeppelin Museum
Museum of Sagenwelt Furstenfeld

GERMANY
Neuschwanstein Castle
Nymphenbourg Palace, Munich
Marine Museum, Bremerhaven

ITALY
Reggia of Venaria, Turin
Castelvecchio Museum, Verona
Museum of Santa Caterina, Treviso