Walk into most pubs and clubs and you'll find technology that was added one job at a time. A TV here, a new amplifier there, a lighting panel nobody fully understands, and a drawer full of remotes behind the bar. Each piece works on its own. Together, they make every shift harder than it needs to be.
An integrated system puts lighting, music, screens and video on one simple control, so staff can change the whole feel of a room in seconds.
What "integrated" actually means
One control for everything. A wall keypad, touchscreen or tablet runs the lights, music and screens in each area.
Scenes, not switches. Lunch, dinner, late night and functions are set up once. Staff press one button instead of adjusting ten things.
Zones. The bistro, bar, gaming room, beer garden and function room can each run their own lighting, music and screens.
Systems that talk to each other. When the function room switches to "presentation", the lights dim, the screen comes on and the microphone goes live together.
Why it matters on a busy night
Staff turnover in hospitality is high, and every new starter has to learn how the venue runs. If changing the room means remembering which remote does what, things get missed: music too loud in the bistro, lights still bright at 10pm, the big game on the wrong screen. With one control and clearly named scenes, anyone on shift can get it right.
It also protects the look of the venue. A fit-out is designed to look a certain way at different times of day. Lighting control keeps it that way, instead of relying on whoever is closest to the switch.
Case study: The Alcott, Lane Cove
When the former Lane Cove Businessmen's Club was redeveloped into The Alcott, Solvie delivered the technology for the whole venue: audio visual, lighting control, security, number plate recognition and the systems that tie them together. Lighting, sound and screens work as one across the venue, and the AV has been recognised well beyond Australia. It's a good example of what happens when every system is planned together from the start.
Start with a plan, not a product
The best results come from scoping everything together at the start, even if you install in stages. That way the cabling, control system and equipment are chosen to work as one, and you're not paying to undo earlier work later.
One point of contact
Solvie scopes and delivers electrical and lighting control, AV and LED screens, access control and staff lockers for pubs, clubs and venues, with one point of contact for the whole job. See how we work with venues, or call Jason on 0417 774 488.