Genelec Smart IP provides quality audio to the prestigious space Lisa Elmqvist

In this Swedish gourmet restaurant, a Dante network connected to 19 speakers 4430 Smart IP in six zones. A standard network cable delivers power, control and audio signal to each device, with Smart IP Manager software that manages network devices. A Xilica Dante interface and touch panel make routing easy, source selection and zone control.

Located in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, Östermalm's Sales Hall It is one of the main gastronomic spaces in the world and is considered a cultural institution. Created in 1888, this building, classified as a historical monument, has reopened its doors after carrying out the most extensive renovation project in its 130 years of history.

After four years of works and with 130 million euros of investment, This space has regained its former glory and has become a modern and sustainable commercial location.

Expanding operations over the years to include a gourmet restaurant and concession stand, Lisa Elmqvist occupies almost a third of the newly renovated space of the star-shaped hall. To find a suitable audio solution and cover the various areas, Lisa Elmqvist turned to Stockholm AV integrator and pro audio specialist, JAM Stage & Proaudio, who concluded that a system Genelec Smart IP, brand that represents in Spain Audio-Technica Iberia, would be the best solution.

“The mission was to provide a quality audio solution that could cover all areas for customers with ease.. We needed a system that could offer tonal balance with good dispersion and off-axis response, to counteract the noisy environment and create an oasis of calm for restaurant diners. “It was also necessary to be able to zone the areas efficiently to attend events and other applications.”, explains Dragan Nedeljkovic de JAM.

However, given the extremely tight deadline and building limitations, JAM options were limited. They had to work in a classified building where the only accessible rack space was in the basement and overall wiring options were very few..

“The only really viable option was to execute the entire project over IP. Genelec's new Smart IP speakers, with audio, power over ethernet (PoE) and control via a single standard network cable, They were the perfect solution”.

Nedeljkovic and his team implemented a Dante network connected to a total of 19 altavoces Genelec 4430 Smart IP in six zones. A single standard network cable delivers power, control and audio signal to each speaker, with Genelec Smart IP Manager software that manages network devices, room equalization, calibration, delay and other functions. A simple Xilica Dante interface and touch panel make routing easy, source selection and zone control.

“With so little time and room to maneuver in terms of installation, We needed at least a self-powered solution and something that could run on a Dante network to reduce cabling.. The icing on the cake with the Genelec Smart IP system is that the same cable also provides electrical power, so that was another problem solved.”, Aclara Nedeljkovic.