Pro Technical

Bar Sound System & AV Installation

We design bar AV systems around atmosphere, clear coverage, sports viewing and the way staff operate each area during service.

Bars AV priorities

Three practical areas to consider when planning AV for this sector.

Commercial bar loudspeaker installation

Sound across every zone

Consistent coverage for bars, seating, terraces and private areas without uncontrolled hotspots.

Bar screens showing live sport

Live sport on the right screen

Central source routing for clear, predictable control of displays and commentary audio.

Bar AV control equipment

Fast changes for staff

Simple presets for opening, sport, events and late-night operation.

Technical detail

Explore Bars AV engineering, operational and delivery considerations in more depth.

Background music, live sport and late-night trading
A bar may move between background music, live sport, private events and late-night trading. We map audience areas, sound zones, displays, sources, lighting states, external spaces and staff responsibilities before selecting equipment. Sightlines, ambient noise, neighbours and the route to the equipment rack all affect the design.
Screen routing, audio zones and lighting scenes
We coordinate loudspeaker coverage, screen positions, source distribution, lighting scenes and staff control as one system. Named presets can simplify opening, live-sport and evening operation while protecting processor settings. Equipment locations, cooling, network connections and service access are considered from the start.
Commissioning for busy bar operation
We commission each zone in the finished venue, test normal operating modes and train the staff who will use them. Labelled infrastructure, configuration backups and an agreed support route make future fault-finding and changes more manageable.

Case Studies for Bars

Albert's Schloss Birmingham

Albert's Schloss Birmingham

Albert's Schloss Birmingham equipped with a Martin Audio Torus and CDD production sound system installed by Pro Technical.

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Albert’s Schloss Soho

Albert’s Schloss Soho

Following commissioning, Albert’s Schloss Soho has an integrated AV system designed to support both daytime hospitality and live evening entertainment. The completed installation brings the venue’s audio, lighting and control functions into one coordinated operational system, giving the team a practical workflow for moving between different trading periods and performance requirements. The result is a venue-wide AV platform configured and tested for day-to-day use, with the flexibility to support dining, background entertainment and live performances.

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Box Nottingham

Box Nottingham

Integrated sound, lighting and AVoIP video systems installed using Netvio and RCF equipment with installation methods chosen to respect Grade II listed fabric.

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Box Sheffield

Box Sheffield

Multi‑screen sports distribution using Netvio AVoIP, Symetrix DSP for zoned audio processing and RCF loudspeakers installed with tablet control for staff.

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Box Sports Bar London

Box Sports Bar London

Bespoke AV installation for daytime hospitality, multi-screen live sport and late-night live performance at an 800-capacity venue.

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Brookes Deli Derby

Brookes Deli Derby

Full Martin Audio sound system installation for daytime hospitality and late-night DJ operation, commissioned March 2025.

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Protect your AV investment

Commercial AV maintenance and responsive technical support

Planned servicing, system health checks, fault diagnosis, configuration management and workshop repairs for single venues and multi-site operators.

Commercial AV maintenance

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Based in Derby · working across UK & Europe

Commercial AV expertise, wherever the project takes us.

Our Derby office and service centre supports system preparation, project coordination, equipment diagnostics and professional AV repairs for venues throughout UK & Europe. Explore our repair service centre.