Live sport without routing confusion
List the programmes that need to be shown simultaneously and which screens must select independently. Decide where commentary is heard and how it takes priority over background music.
Industry solutions · Edinburgh & Scotland
AV for pubs, bars and live sport.
Screens, zoned sound and practical controls for busy hospitality venues. Plan the AV around service, live sport and the different spaces your customers use.
Discuss your venue ›Start with the working day
What does the system need to do?
A bar can need several different experiences at once: commentary in the sports area, music at the counter and a quieter dining space. The useful starting point is a source-and-zone plan that staff can understand during a busy shift.
An atmosphere for each area
The bar, dining room and private-hire space may need different sound levels and sources. Loudspeaker coverage should suit the seating, with controls that avoid unnecessary changes in adjacent areas.
A setup staff can recover
Agree familiar source names, sensible startup levels and a short opening routine. Staff should know how to restore the normal setup after a private event or an interrupted power supply.
An illustrative room & zone plan
Give every area a clear purpose.
Use this as a starting point for a site discussion. It is an example planning schedule, not a completed project or a prescribed equipment package.
| Area | System requirement | How it is operated |
|---|---|---|
| Main bar | Music and selected TV audio; clear coverage around customer areas. | Accessible volume and source selection. |
| Sports viewing area | Independent screen routing and a defined commentary feed. | Simple match-day routing presets. |
| Dining or snug | Lower music level with separation from louder trading areas. | Local volume control within agreed limits. |
| Private hire | An agreed guest input and microphone option if required. | A normal-service reset after the booking. |
Equipment in context
Relevant options from our service ranges.
Multiple customer areas
Cloud Z8MK4
A Cloud Z8MK4 can be considered where the venue needs several mono audio zones, music sources and practical wall controls.
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Installed music and speech
FBT ARCHON
FBT ARCHON cabinet options allow speaker size and aiming to be considered around the room and required listening level.
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Independent TV selection
Blustream CMX44CS-V2
A Blustream matrix can route a shared source bank between screens. The input and output count is chosen from the actual screen plan.
Explore this system ›Examples from our service ranges, not a fixed package. Final products, quantities and any software or accessories are specified after the site requirements are established.
Survey, installation & handover
Resolve the practical details early.
What we consider on site
An occupied pub needs an installation sequence that fits trading and protects customer routes. We review mounting surfaces, rack ventilation, source locations and cable concealment before fixing the scope. Where outdoor areas are included, equipment and mounting are assessed separately for the environment.
At handover, the agreed operating tasks are demonstrated with the venue’s actual sources and controls. We discuss the documentation and support arrangements needed to keep those tasks manageable after installation.
Our installation process ›Your questions
Before you choose a system.
Can different screens show different matches?
Yes, where the source subscriptions, available source devices and routing system support the required simultaneous content. We establish those requirements before choosing the matrix; the installation does not provide broadcast rights or subscriptions.
Can TV commentary play in just one area?
A zoned design can provide that, with a suitable audio route from the chosen source. We agree how commentary is selected and how staff return to background music.
Can the system change between day and evening use?
We can discuss operating presets and level limits. The agreed behaviour should be straightforward for staff and checked with the venue during handover.
Let’s plan your installation
A better AV system starts
with a conversation.
Tell us about your space, your priorities and what needs to work better.