The Importance of Silent and Effective Communication in Historical Buildings

Historical buildings, beyond their aesthetic and cultural values, are also extremely sensitive areas in terms of operations. Ensuring security in these places is not limited to just locking the doors or placing a few cameras. Real security begins with the capacity to respond quickly to unexpected events. In many scenarios such as visitor density, fire risk, health emergencies or unexpected technical failures, accurate information transfer within seconds is critical for both human life and priceless artifacts.

However, the structural and auditory characteristics of museums and historical sites can make this communication difficult. Traditional radio systems are often inadequate in the face of the unique conditions in these areas:

• Thick stone walls, high ceilings and narrow passages, can prevent the healthy transmission of radio signals. Since the architectural texture must be preserved, especially in historical buildings, additional infrastructure installations are also limited. This necessitates a direct and strong signal transfer from device to device.
• Need for silence, is another major challenge. Museums must maintain silence by nature. In these spaces that offer a one-on-one experience with the works, loud announcements or radio noises can disrupt the visitor experience. Therefore, staff need to be able to communicate with each other quietly, directly and without distraction.
• Coordination of teams working in large and multi-storey areas, can sometimes cause disconnections. A security guard’s failure to share a problem he encountered in the basement with a teammate patrolling the top floor or with the supervisor in the control center within seconds can delay the response time and increase the risk.

Considering all these difficulties, Reliable Communication in Museums and Historical Buildings solutions must respond not only to technical but also to architectural, cultural and experiential sensitivities. This is where Novatel solutions come in and make a difference.

Novatel N120: Quiet, Clear and Durable

Novatel N120, is a professional push-to-talk radio solution specially developed for teams working in museums and historical buildings that require silence and attention. In such areas, it is of great importance for security guards to be able to communicate silently and quickly in harmony with the environment. N120 responds directly to these requirements, providing effective communication without interrupting both the user and visitor experience.

The device's advanced microphone and speaker system are optimized to match the acoustics of the environment. In this way, it does not echo, filters background noise and minimizes interference, allowing users to hear each other clearly. This communication, which takes place without disturbing the silence of the environment, makes it possible to maintain security processes without negatively affecting the experience of museum visitors.

Wide coverage area, is one of the strongest advantages of Novatel N120. In large buildings with multiple floors, separated by corridors and partitions, the connection continues without any signal interruption. Security personnel can reach each other without interruption, whether they are on duty in the basement or the attic.

The device lightness and ergonomic design, allows users to carry and use the device for long hours without getting tired. Thanks to its grip and button layout suitable for hand anatomy, it can be used easily even with one hand; this provides practicality while moving in the field.

Thanks to its durable structure High-level protection against dust, moisture and impact It enables safe operation in challenging scenarios such as maintenance and repair work in historical buildings, open area security patrols or variable climatic conditions.

Also N120, long-lasting battery It works continuously throughout the entire shift. It supports patrol duties that last for hours on a single charge, eliminating the need for frequent charging and increasing operational efficiency. This feature provides great convenience, especially during busy seasons or long shifts.

Novatel N120 is a powerful communication solution that combines silence, coverage, durability and battery performance, adapting to the special needs of historical buildings.