Sound system design, integrated with the architecture
A sound system should be felt rather than seen. Music in a restaurant, speech in a lecture theatre, announcements in a stadium, playback in a studio: each depends on loudspeakers that are in the right place, tuned to the room and controlled with care. We design, specify and commission sound systems that support how a space is used, without visual or acoustic compromise.
Room first, system second
The best sound system cannot fix a room that sounds wrong. Because we are acoustic consultants first, we design the system together with the architectural acoustics of the space. The finishes, volume and geometry are set so that the system can do its job at sensible levels. The result is clearer sound, more even coverage and less need for volume.
What we design
- Background and foreground music for restaurants, bars, hotels and retail, with zoning so each area has the right atmosphere.
- Speech reinforcement for auditoria, lecture theatres, meeting spaces and places of worship.
- Performance and event systems for concert venues, multi-use halls and stadia.
- Studio and critical listening monitoring set-ups, in coordination with the room acoustic design.
- Control and noise management, including limiters and zoning where licensing or neighbours require it.
Invisible integration
For design-led interiors, the look matters as much as the sound. We work with architects and interior designers on loudspeaker positions, finishes and concealment: recessed, flush, colour-matched or deliberately expressed. Cable routes, equipment locations and ventilation for amplifiers are coordinated early so that nothing is an afterthought.
From specification to commissioning
- Brief. How the space will be used, by whom and when.
- Design. Loudspeaker selection and layout, coverage prediction with acoustic modelling, and system architecture.
- Specification. Performance specifications and drawings for tender, independent of any manufacturer.
- Review. Assessment of contractor proposals and substitutions.
- Commissioning. On-site tuning and measurement so the system performs as designed on opening day.
Where it applies
Restaurants and hospitality, retail, auditoria, concert halls and studios, stadia and workplaces.
Related services
- Architectural acoustics
- Planning and expert advice: licensing and noise management
Discuss your space
Tell us how the space will be used and what it should feel like. Book a consultation, call 020 3949 1597 or email hello@auris-consultancy.com.