Inspired by New Zealand cuisines with a twist on Japanese Izakaya (Tavern). The Izakai Bar & Eatery delivers an exquisite selection of NZ/Japanese inspired food including Ramen, Gyoza and Yakitori skewer; it’s sure to make your taste buds tingle.

Izakai Bar & Eatery is an intimate space centred around a long curved bar, ideal for dates, dinner and drinks; perfect for a night out with your friends or family. Izakai Bar & Eatery officially opened at the start of 2021 and is located in the heart of Bayfair Mall (Tauranga).

Izakai Bar & Eatery (Tauranga)

Project Brief

Izakai Bar and Eatery required an audio system that was designed to deliver optimum sound performance throughout the facility. Liam (Owner) was looking for an end-to-end audio solution that would enhance the experience for guests. Izakai Bar & Eatery provides social, bar and dining experiences during business hours. Their use of areas includes the bar, dining area, outdoors, kitchen, and restrooms.

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Challenges

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Premium Sound

The team at Izakai Bar & Eatery required an audio solution that would deliver consistent, high quality sound throughout the restaurant. Whether an event is on or music is in the background, sound is meant to be enjoyed by the guests.

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Set and Forget

Store managers need to focus on running the restaurant, not the AV system. They wanted a system that was easy to use and only needs minimal adjustment during business hours.

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Multi-Zone Processing and Control

There are four distinct zones in the restaurant, dining area, bar, outdoor and kitchen. Each required settings based on time of day and occupancy level.

Architecturally-Pleasing

Architecturally Pleasing

Izakai Bar & Eatery desired a loudspeaker solution that would blend into the environment without distracting from the interior designer’s vision.

Solutions

The QSC MP Series music and paging mixer (MP-M40), as part of the QSC Business Music Solutions, was used to offer unprecedented capabilities combined with ease of configuration and operations best suited for Izakai Bar & Eatery.

The accompanying MP Install configuration app allowed the installer to configure the system wirelessly, establish distinct zones throughout the facility on the fly. The end result allowed for complete flexibility during the tuning and a distinct customer experience throughout the venue. In addition, the MP Series mixer required no additional hardware to control (although the MP-MFC wallmount controllers are hardwired options for simple system control). Instead, staff members use the MP Manage control app for easy volume adjustments during peak hours.

The wireless app, available for smartphones and tablets, is free to use with the MP-M Series mixers, and allowed the venue to save installation time and money by reducing the hardware in the system.

Products and Aesthetic

The install used a mix of QSC AcousticDesign™ Series from the ceiling-mount, surface-mount and pendant-mount loudspeakers. These loudspeakers ensure optimum sound coverage and guests won’t notice any level of audio transition as they move from one zone to another.

The AcousticDesign™ Series is explicitly designed to be aesthetically pleasing.

Equipment List

ImageModelQuantityDescription
mp-m40MP-M401Mixer/Zoning/Speaker processing/Control
pld4-2PLD4-214 Channel Amplifier
ad-s4t-blackAD-S4T-BLACK4Outdoor Surface Speakers Black
ad-p6t-blackAD-P6T-BLACK9AcousticDesign™ Series Pendant-Mount Loudspeakers, 6″ Black
ad-s28twAD-S28TW2AcousticDesign™ Series Surface-Mount Subwoofer
ad-c4t-whiteAD-C4T-WHITE1AcousticDesign™ Series Ceiling-Mount White

Partnership: Sound Addition

With QSC, Izakai Bar & Eatery found a solutions provider that could help deliver a truly premium foreground music system that will allow guests to enjoy. Izakai Bar & Eatery can now experience superior sound quality, whether it’s a function, event or a special occasion; QSC is known to deliver. Sound Addiction provided the best possible solution for Izakai Bar & Eatery, providing a seamless system with superior quality and design. Liam owner of Izakai Bar & Eatery will definitely be using Sound Addiction again for future ventures!

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