A decent sound system can
make a world of difference to the atmosphere in a pub, club or bar, as well as
providing unobtrusive background noise in restaurants and communal areas in
hotels.
Choosing a sound system
for a pub or hospitality establishment can feel like a challenge if you don’t
know what you’re looking for – so here are some top tips on where to start.
1.
Integrated entertainment
A pub sound system is
more than just a set of speakers. Think about how you will play music, and
whether you want any other entertainment integrated into your audio system.
For example, a digital
pub jukebox can play songs chosen by customers through speakers located
throughout your premises, adding a valuable revenue stream.
But it can also go beyond
that, by showing music videos on screens and offering other entertainment, like
automated pub quizzes.
2.
Surround sound
Surround sound can
enhance the listening experience, but it’s important to think about speaker
placement.
If you use a conventional
surround sound speaker system in a pub or club, you risk having only the rear
or ‘surround’ audio coming out of certain speakers.
For this reason, it’s
important to make sure you get a professional sound system installed, with the
speakers all balanced correctly in their various locations.
3.
Playlist picks
The music you play
matters, so have a selection of playlists ready to go, depending on who’s in
your premises.
Digital pub jukeboxes now
offer easy playlist control – you can ban inappropriate songs at times when
children are around and raise the tempo later in the day.
4.
Crystal clarity
A good sound system
should offer clear audio, especially if you want to use it for voice content
like pub quizzes and sports commentary.
This again affects the
position of your speakers – make sure you don’t have any ‘dead zones’ where
your sound system doesn’t reach, as you want full coverage throughout your
premises.
5.
Volume control
It should go without saying
that volume control is important, but don’t forget about it once your sound
system is installed.
Adjusting your music
volume can have a huge impact on the ambiance in your establishment – a little
lower in the daytime to allow conversation, and a little higher at night as the
party groups arrive.
Just by changing the
volume of the music and your choice of playlist, you can transform your
premises in seconds, ready for the transition from daytime to night-time
economy.
If you want to pump up the volume in your pub or hospitality establishment with a pub sound system or jukebox, then call Manco Automatics on 0161 870 7777 and we’ll be available to help.