What Restaurants Need From a Commercial AV Installation

Restaurant owners have a lot on their plates: They must make sure food is up to their standards, their property is running smoothly, and their diners are satisfied. However, one thing that is often overlooked is the overall atmosphere of their restaurant. An audio-video system is a great way to set the mood for any occasion and attract new patrons. Keep reading to learn why you should work with a professional on your commercial AV installation in Atlanta, GA.

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The Right Equipment

Restaurants are much louder than residential settings. Traditional audio-video systems do not have the power to compete with patrons talking and noises such as plates clattering. Your system must be fine-tuned to be loud and even enough to be heard but not so loud that patrons cannot converse. Equipment needs to be carefully placed to guarantee coverage, and the right kind of speakers must be used. Depending on the layout of the space, in-ceiling speakers might be used for uniform coverage. Because of the unique challenges that a restaurant presents, we recommend working with a professional to install your system.

Cooling

Restaurants are usually much hotter than most homes, posing unique challenges for audio-video systems. Instead of using fans, most electronics rely on convection cooling, holes that dissipate heat. Unfortunately, these traditional cooling systems cannot protect amps from overheating. Sometimes, audio and video components need to be placed near the kitchen or other areas that generate excess heat, so you must invest in a system that is made for a commercial setting. Professional amplifiers use variable speed fans with sensors or convection and fan cooling to extend use. A commercial integrator will ensure that your system lasts for years to come by installing equipment that stays cool.

Acoustics

Not only are dining spaces bigger than rooms in most homes, but the space's acoustics are also much different. Restaurants usually have open and reflective spaces with few sound absorbers. When a dining area isn’t crowded with people to act as sound absorbers, the sound will be of poor quality and will echo. A commercial audio video expert will create a custom speaker layout that accounts for these reflective surfaces to ensure intelligible sound and high fidelity.

Are you ready to bring a commercial audio-video installation to your Atlanta restaurant? Call us today at (404) 236-0007 or reach out at our online contact page. We look forward to serving you.