The self-contained music system will play royalty-free classical or chill out music with the aim of calming and dispersing groups.
In experiments to help fight vandalism and anti-social behaviour, this type of music was found to discourage teenagers from hanging around stores, precincts and bus shelters.
The Music Mosquito has been launched in the face of controversy over the original device which uses high frequency sound that is only audible to youngsters.
Says the supplier, Compound Security Systems:
“On the 8th of September, the petition to ban the use of the Mosquito in the European Parliament officially failed with only ten per cent of MEPs voting for a ban. Whilst the majority of local authorities, police forces and businesses are continuing to use the device, a few have felt they are no longer able to use them due to local public youth pressure”.
The musical – non high frequency version – was launched “for those that find themselves in that situation”.
Compound says the system is a cheaper alternative than shops playing purchased classical music on a conventional speaker which generally requires two licenses working out at more than GB pound 240 pa in fees for 100 sq metre sound coverage.
It has 12v rating, strong steel construction, remote on/off and volume and can be triggered by PIR. Automatic cut-off means it can be over-ridden by police or local authorities when required.
* Earlier this month, a judgement by the Belgian Superior Health Council concluded that exposure to the Mosquito high frequency device presented no danger of hearing loss for adults or youths.