House Belfast, Belfast Ireland: Hospitality Sound System Case Study
House Belfast isn’t just a hotel, it’s a destination. With its signature blend of boutique style, lively nightlife, and curated events, it’s part of Alan Clancy’s growing portfolio of hospitality hotspots across Ireland.
From live music and sport to late-night house parties, every moment at House Belfast is driven by atmosphere. And at the heart of that atmosphere? A sound system that delivers, every time.
House Belfast Project Challenges
The team needed an AV solution that could flex with the venue’s ever-changing needs. Key challenges included:
- A diverse mix of events. From background lounge music to live DJ sets and sports screenings
- A multi-room layout with variable acoustic profiles
- Tight budget constraints without compromising audio quality
- Aesthetic sensitivity, equipment needed to blend into the venue’s lush interior design
- Ease of control for a rotating front-of-house team
Project Scope – AV Installation at House Belfast
Audiotek was commissioned to design and install a full venue-wide audio system that would:
- Provide excellent coverage across multiple bars, lounges, and social spaces
- Support both ambient and high-energy playback
- Deliver zone control and source flexibility for staff
- Stay within commercial budget requirements
The system needed to feel “invisible” to guests, while being intuitive enough for daily use by a non-technical team.
Design Approach to Hospitality Sound System
Audiotek specified a flexible, robust loudspeaker system built around:
- Ecler speakers, chosen for their sleek design and high-performance-to-cost ratio
- Community loudspeakers in areas requiring higher SPL or more robust directional control
- Discreet speaker placement in architectural alcoves, ceilings, and behind décor features
Zoning was essential. Staff could adjust volume levels or source inputs for each area independently, whether tuning into a match, switching up the playlist, or prepping for a private event.
Key Innovations
- Event-Ready Zoning: Areas like the snug, the terrace, and the main bar could all run different sources at different levels—creating parallel moods within the same venue.
- Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Designed with ease-of-use in mind, the system allowed staff to jump between audio settings with minimal training.
- High Performance, Low Profile: Carefully selected speaker models meant powerful sound without bulky presence.
- Value Engineering: Ecler’s flexible range helped us meet budget goals without sacrificing audio clarity or durability.
Installation & Execution of House Belfast Project
The install was carried out with the usual Audiotek attention to detail:
- Close coordination with interior designers to preserve the venue’s warm, lived-in aesthetic
- Non-invasive cable runs and equipment placements
- Commissioning and tuning to suit real-world usage, not just theoretical modelling
- On-site training with key staff and a post-launch support plan
House Belfast was up and running on schedule, ready to deliver pitch-perfect audio from day one.
Commercial & Educational Insights
This project highlights the value of smart AV planning in hospitality:
- Zoned audio systems maximise mood control, letting operators adapt to guest needs in real time
- Flexible brands like Ecler provide premium sound without a premium price tag
- Simple interfaces = happier staff. The more intuitive the control, the less risk of misuse
- Atmosphere is everything in hospitality. Investing in sound that suits your identity pays dividends
Conclusion – Hospitality Sound System That Adapts to the Room
House Belfast proves that great audio doesn’t need to shout. With a smartly designed, budget-conscious AV system, the venue delivers immersive, event-ready sound tailored to every occasion.
It’s proof that in the right hands, hospitality sound isn’t just background, it’s part of the brand.
