Flagship Hurricanes installs Harman
Published: ASIA
AUSTRALIA: Systems integrator, Constant Technology Pty Ltd, has installed an all Harman system at Hurricanes Grill’s flagship restaurant at Brighton Le Sands. All the equipment for the project was supplied by local Harman distributor Jands.
The system needed to be high-performance yet cost-effective, while the speakers could not be visible yet still deliver quality sound and distribution throughout the restaurant. According to Con Constantinou, managing director of Constant Technology, the client, Steve Sidd, was concerned a JBL and BSS Audio solution would not be within his budget. ‘Once we presented the quote to the client he was really surprised at how cost-effective the solution was,’ explained Mr Constantinou.
The venue consists of six audio zones that are powered by a range of Crown amplifiers. Six black JBL Control 47LP ceiling speakers cover the entry zone and four ceiling mounted Control 52 speakers cover the main bar zone. Seven Control 47LPs and a pair of Control 40CS/T ceiling subwoofers cover the dining area. Six Control 25AV surface mount speakers, with stainless steel grilles that provide an IP5 weather rating, cover the veranda. In addition, the Tapas zone has two Control 47LP ceiling speakers, two Control 25AV surface mount speakers and a Control 40CS/T ceiling subwoofer. A pair of JBL 8128 ceiling speakers cover the bathroom zone.
‘It sounds great and the sound distribution works really well,’ commented Mr Constantinou. ‘Our client was initially surprised by the amount of speakers we wanted to install but it was necessary to ensure there were no dead spots.’
The system is controlled by a BSS Blu-100 networked signal processor. To eliminate the need for BSS wall controllers, the BSS software was customised and loaded onto the venue’s computers. ‘We loaded a custom interface onto their PC’s so that they can control all the zones, inputs and volume from every point of sale terminal and managers PC,’ said Mr Constantinou. ‘The client trusted us and is very happy with the sound distribution in his venue and the functionality of the BSS.’