Systems integrator Moog Audio recently installed a complete audio system by
HARMAN Professional Solutions at Hotel William Gray, a new boutique luxury hotel
located in the heart of downtown Montreal. The building consists of a newly
constructed glass tower integrated with two historic buildings that date back to the
18th century. Owner Group Antonopoulos hired Moog Audio to install a new audio
system that would match the hotel’s chic style and provide a great listening
experience for guests. Moog Audio selected a complete HARMAN solution consisting
of JBL Control Series speakers, Crown amplifiers and BSS Audio networked audio
systems. The integrated system provides Hotel William Gray with exceptional sound
quality, easy-to-use operation and clean, modern styling.
“We were chosen for the project because our designs are very strong technically,’
said Alexandre Kano, President of Moog Audio. “We always use the latest
technology, and our clients know the system will be up to date. The JBL Control
Series speakers are very compact, and they deliver so much sound for their size.
Also, the colours and grills of the speakers are aesthetically beautiful.’
SC Media Canada supplied the audio equipment for the entire project. Using a single
distributor and a complete HARMAN solution helped Moog Audio streamline the
installation process and complete the project quickly and efficiently.
“For a big project like this, there are so many components involved—from audio
processing and amplification to speakers and brackets,’ said Kano. “The support
from SC Media and HARMAN was amazing. They came to the site, tested everything
and helped us solve any issues that came up. Instead of having to deal with 15
other distributors, we were able to use one manufacturer and distributor. The hotel
staff has told us how simple and seamless the system is to use, and the client told
us it was one of the best projects they’ve ever done. It was a huge project and
everything is working flawlessly. The system is bulletproof.’
The eight-story Hotel William Gray features 127 guest rooms and 10,000 square
feet of event spaces, including an upscale restaurant and lounge, roof terrace,
luxury spa with outdoor pool, ballroom, indoor garden, fitness centre, boutique
clothing store and Cafe Olimpico—a famous Montreal establishment. Moog Audio
wanted to create one centralized and interconnected audio system for the entire
hotel, which would allow the staff to play the same music throughout all of the
different locations in the building simultaneously, and create a consistent, cohesive
atmosphere for guests.
Developing one system for the entire building proved to be a challenge, since each
area had unique requirements. The restaurant needed larger speakers in order to
accommodate musical performances, while the ballroom needed versatile speakers
that could be optimized for speaking conferences and presentations. And the
outdoor terrace speakers needed to be weatherproof to protect against the
elements.
Due to the customizable nature of the BSS Audio system, Moog Audio was able to
create pre-sets to minimize any feedback and easily tune the system room by
room, ensuring that everything was operating at maximum efficiency and there
were no frequency issues.
