Case Study
Lakes Aquarium
Multi-zone audio system, ambient soundscapes, wireless microphones and café audio control designed to enhance the visitor experience.
Project Overview
Multi-Zone Audio Across a Visitor Attraction
Soundsmith was commissioned by Lakes Aquarium to deliver a flexible multi-zone audio system designed to enrich the visitor journey across the aquarium, presentation areas and café.
The system provides ambient soundscapes throughout exhibit areas, dedicated zones for talks and demonstrations, wireless headset microphones for staff-led sessions and a separate background music system for the café.
By combining discreet loudspeakers, centralised processing, wireless microphone systems and easy staff control, the installation supports both visitor engagement and day-to-day operation.
The Challenge
Creating Atmosphere Without Complicating Operation
Lakes Aquarium needed an audio system that could support different areas of the attraction without feeling intrusive or difficult to manage.
The system needed to provide ambient audio for visitor areas, clear speech reinforcement for talks and demonstrations, and separate background music control for the café.
The Solution
Soundscapes, Zoning & Wireless Presentation Audio
Multi-Zone Audio
Independent audio zones allow different parts of the attraction to be managed separately, supporting exhibits, presentation areas and café use.
Ambient Soundscapes
Background audio and atmospheric soundscapes help enhance the visitor journey throughout the aquarium.
Wireless Headset Microphones
Wireless headset systems allow staff to deliver live talks and demonstrations while moving freely and maintaining clear speech coverage.
Café Background Music
A dedicated café audio zone gives staff easy control of music playback and volume for a comfortable visitor environment.
Centralised Equipment Rack
Amplification, signal processing and wireless receivers were organised into a central rack for reliability, serviceability and future support.
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Result
A Flexible Audio Platform for the Whole Attraction
Enhanced Visitor Experience
Ambient soundscapes and carefully placed audio help create a more engaging atmosphere throughout the aquarium.
Clear Staff-Led Talks
Wireless headset microphones support live talks and demonstrations with consistent speech coverage.
Simple Zone Control
Independent zones allow different areas of the attraction to be managed appropriately for their use.
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