Sydney's Hard Rock Café opts for Bosch's Plena matrix digital sound system

The Bosch Plena matrix audio system was the option chosen by the Hard Rock Café in Sydney since the venue required eight distribution zones with sound control and this solution includes a DSP 8 mixer×8 and a speaker processor with fixed DSP architecture.

Sydney's Hard Rock Cafe (Australia) It has become one of the city's favorite leisure and restaurant destinations.. After reopening in July 2011, facing Darling Harbor, This establishment has a capacity greater than 500 people and includes a bar-lounge, an outdoor dining terrace and a live performance area. Famous for its decoration, burgers, merchandising and cocktails, The Hard Rock Café chain continues to rely on its background music and professional audio systems to offer live music.

The original audio system was deemed unsatisfactory for the Sydney venue's needs as a more powerful solution was required.. VisionX was the company in charge of installing a digital solution designed by Mal Barnes, Umow Lai Master ICT consultant.

The venue required eight distribution zones with sound control, Therefore, the Plena matrix digital system was chosen. Bosch Security Systems to respond to this requirement, since it includes an 8 DSP mixer×8 and a speaker processor with fixed DSP architecture. And to ensure sound reinforcement, the VisionX team installed a sound system powered by Bosch, consisting of Electro-Voice speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers.

Plena matrix system provides full digital audio control, with great flexibility and reliability. This solution includes an intuitive graphical interface, DSP processor, two types of amplifiers 4 class D channels, a call station and a wall panel. Until 8 zones can be easily targeted with different advertisements, live music or voice. Besides, The system can be controlled wirelessly via an iPad, iPod o iPhone.

Due to the opening hours of the premises, the VisionX team was forced to assemble the Bosch Electro-Voice sound system within a week, during the nights, after the customers had vacated the premises. Thanks to its single-cable philosophy, The Plena matrix solution allowed an efficient and fast installation of the system.

“Until recently, such a reform would have been a great challenge, but it is no longer. The Plena matrix system is fully programmable and staff can be flexible with zones. For installations requiring cost control, “Long-term energy consumption savings and initial installation costs are attractive benefits for any owner or manager.”, comments Mal Barnes.