1. MultiLang bringt Ihnen die Welt
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who
MultiLang traz o mundo até você
what is the MultiLang, le monde à votre por-
tée
multilang system?
your partners
the idea MultiLang bringt Ihnen die Welt
The MultiLang system is a cre- MultiLang le trai el mundo
◗ A great way to build visitor volume — especially ation of software experts NewDAE MultiLang brengt u de wereld
international visitors — and increase revenue technologies and wireless com- MultiLang traz o mundo até você
munications leader Phonic Ear.
◗ Guests can access up to 7 different languages/ MultiLang, le monde à votre por-
programs simultaneously brings tée
◗ Completely wireless — travelers can move about freely;
no need to wire the vessel
what to expect
◗ You control the programs, so visitors won’t listening systems for commercial MultiLang bringt Ihnen die Welt
uses the
Once you decide to add the use. Since then it has contributed
miss important information MultiLang system to your fleet or MultiLang le trai el mundo
both fm- and infrared-based wire- MultiLang brengt u de wereld
site, we get to work. Our partners less technology, serving custom-
at NewDAE technologies create MultiLang traz o mundo até você
ers in over 70 countries. Phonic
the technology the digital audio files of your nar- Ear’s wireless products can be
MultiLang appears here in French
ration. If you like, they can handle found everywhere from class-
◗ Pre-recorded digital audio ensures consistent narration quality the entire scripting, translation,
rooms to houses of worship to
and recording process (or simply
◗ The operator chooses and broadcasts the narration stadiums, with diverse products
with a few mouse clicks
you digitize any existing tape-based
ranging from hearing aids with
narration you may have). They’ll MultiLang bringt Ihnen die Welt
built-in wireless receivers to
◗ Sound effects or background music are easy to add work closely with you to establish MultiLang le trai el mundo
large-area sound systems.
a script that fits your tour program MultiLang brengt u de wereld
◗ Seamlessly edit your program at any time while operating and can be easily customized by
Based in Ontario, Canada, MultiLang traz o mundo até você
◗ Digital signal processing and synthesis technology your operators on the fly.
NewDAE was founded in 1998 MultiLang appears here in French
means clear, clean sound
MultiLang
At the same time, Phonic Ear’s and has developed proprietary
◗ Lightweight, comfortable headsets and receivers engineering team will begin software that automates the
building, testing, and installing simultaneous delivery of
your custom wireless compo- digitized audio.
nents — the delivery system for MultiLang bringt Ihnen die Welt
Phonic Ear pioneered wireless
the application your audio programming. MultiLang le trai el mundo
listening technology in 1968,
◗ Great for tour narration, safety instructions, the The completion time will of when it introduced an fm system MultiLang brengt u de wereld
event scheduling, and more course vary depending on your for hearing impaired children. MultiLang traz o mundo até você
project, but you should expect In the early 1970s, Phonic Ear MultiLang, le monde à votre por-
◗ Book international groups simultaneously became the first company to
about two months of develop- tée
for maximum occupancy ment time, plus one to two develop wireless assistive
◗ Meet Americans with Disabilities Act days per installation.
(ADA) standards
system?
MultiLang bringt Ihnen die Welt
MultiLang le trai el mundo
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2. how MultiLang works it’s not just about languages “The
While MultiLang is superbly suited to MultiLang
system is an
multiple-language programming, you
easy to use,
can just as easily use it for multi-topic
cutting edge,
programming. Imagine an historical
incredible
the transmission unit tour narration playing on one chan- product.”
nel, music on a different channel,
the world
portable protective case John Ruzich
and cultural programs on yet another. Vice President of Sales & Marketing
rf transmitters New York Waterway
And because we professionally pre-
Weehawken, New Jersey
high-powered computer record your programs in digital for-
at your
Japanese
with monitor mat, you can even incorporate back-
passen-
power protection ger hears French ground music, exciting special sound
Japanese passen- effects, and more in your tour. The
doorstep
ger hears possibilities are endless! “High quality commentary…the
French German operation of the system is so
passenger simple, so very simple…I would
hears
say that the MultiLang system
international travelers are visiting German
■ Live guides 450
gives a great sense of freedom
leaving both hands free to deal
your city — are they visiting you?
00
(3 languages) with children or camera.”
■ MultiLang sys- David Spencer
also available for Director of Operations
I
tem (7 languag-
nternational tourism con- Nearly 2 million Germans from NewDAE, museums, buses, Catamaran Cruisers
and over 1 million French it’s now possible for you central operator control and other appli- London, England
tinues to grow at record
cations 300
rates. At least 48.5 million tourists arrive yearly to to offer a rich, consistent, 0 0 ★ ★
enjoy our sights. professionally-produced tour
★ ★
visitors arrive in the U.S. ★ ★
annually, increasing by over narration — in two, four,
Over $95 billion a year en-
2 million each year. or even seven languages
ters the economy through “Finally, MultiLang offers a
simultaneously. The superb
While these figures are these extremely mobile 150 way for my company to recruit
digital interface even lets 00 international groups.”
impressive, the crucial travelers — who are in
you make instant, seamless
point for growth-minded your city right now. h
Ron Thomson
changes in the narration as arc il Owner/Operator
tour providers is that non- Are you seeing foreign m apr y
your itinerary changes. a Uncle Sam Boat Tours
English-speaking nations m ne
travelers in your business? ju uly
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Alexandria Bay, New York
are prominent among The results are astonish- t 0
If not, making a personal us
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the largest inbound commitment to service in ing. Simply offering the a
m be “Packaging group tour itineraries
te o
markets. For example, their language may make a MultiLang system has s ep oct for the international inbound mar-
Mexico drives an world of difference. After all, improved some users’ ket is a complex task. Travelers
incredible 20% of a harbor tour is much more monthly passenger traffic as the software passenger volume and guides alike expect private
antenna operators to have positioned their
this tourism, and attractive if it’s in a language much as 292%. current segment
Japan 10%. products with a commitment to
you understand. the personal
International passengers radio signal broadcasts program playlist stellar performance service in many languages.”
That’s why the MultiLang are already in your back- wireless receiv- Gerrit De Vos,
up to six different sound playback controls MultiLang systems help attract more
yard, eager to experience ers
system is such a powerful channels simultaneously Director of Product Development
language/program status passengers — it’s no wonder our clients
business builder. Using the the sights you show daily. clip or lavalier for Allied Tours
tell us over and over how business is
latest wireless technology Welcome them aboard hands-free use
exploding since they upgraded their “Having seen the Multilang
and advanced multi-channel with a MultiLang system volume control fleet. The chart above compares the system in action, I am most
by Phonic Ear!
tuner preset by passenger volume for one major tour impressed by its ease of opera-
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, ITA, Tourism staff to receive operation before and after installing tion…the most effective market-
Industries & Bureau of Economic Analysis, May 2000
each language a MultiLang system — overall growth ing tool in the digital age!”
software comfortable, is 116%, with individual months Andrew Neeston, President
sanitary headset showing as much as 292% increases. 1000 Island and Seaway Cruises
Brockville, Ontario