Balance atmosphere with conversation
More volume is not always the answer. We consider where guests sit, how sound reflects around the room and how music levels may need to change between service periods.
SYSTEM DESIGN
Plan a system around your venue
The most effective installation starts with the way the space is used. We consider coverage, control, existing infrastructure and the day-to-day experience for customers and staff before agreeing the system scope.
Dining room, bar and terrace zones
Separate zones can give staff independent control over dining areas, bars, private rooms or outdoor seating. Outdoor locations require equipment and installation methods suitable for their exposure and site conditions.
Simple controls for changing service
Staff may need to adjust levels at different times of day or switch sources for a private function. Controls should be accessible and clear without requiring technical knowledge.
POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
Types of system to consider
Dining-room background music
Even, controlled coverage designed around seating.
Bar and private-dining zones
Independent audio control for different spaces.
Terrace audio
Options subject to weather exposure, neighbours and local constraints.
Function and event audio
Additional source or microphone connections when the venue hosts events.
Final equipment selection depends on a site assessment, required coverage, the intended use and compatibility with any existing equipment.
PROJECT PLANNING
What we establish before installation
01
Understand the space
Layout, surfaces, operating hours, audience areas and site constraints.
02
Plan coverage and control
Speaker locations, audio zones, source selection and staff operation.
03
Coordinate the work
Cable routes, mounting, access, installation schedule and handover requirements.
RELATED SERVICES
Connected installation services
DID YOU KNOW?
Background music and restaurant sales
One restaurant study showed that slow tempo music increased per dinner party bar sales 40.9%, and that diners lingered 24% longer when slow tempo background music played.
- Gallup Organization Survey
A test titled “The Influence of Background Music on Restaurant Patrons” showed sales increased 11.6% when up-tempo background music was played during lunch; they increased 15.7% when slower tempo music was played during dinner.
- Restaurant Management Magazine
COMMERCIAL AUDIO
Restaurant and hospitality environments
Restaurant sound needs to support the atmosphere while keeping speech clear at tables. The design can account for different acoustic conditions in dining rooms, bars and terraces, with separate level control where the venue needs different settings throughout the day.
We work with restaurant clients who benefit from our AV installation services, including:
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