We were featured in Bar & Restaurant Magazine this month in a deep dive on a topic every operator feels, especially during the busy holiday season: audio consistency. The article breaks down why volume stability and smooth transitions play such a big role in comfort, pacing, and overall guest experience.
If you want a quick, practical look at how audio affects your room, it is worth the read.
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How to Take It Further in Your Own Venue
The article explains the core ideas. Here are a few ways to put those ideas into practice using your own setup.
Test your volume curve throughout the day
Music that feels perfect at 4 p.m. might feel too sharp at 8 p.m. when the room gets louder. Walk the floor during different dayparts and note when guests lean in to talk or look around during loud moments. Consistent leveling keeps your atmosphere steady.
Eliminate any dead air
If a playlist or device creates gaps between songs, it breaks the mood instantly. Check for silence in your system and remove it wherever possible. Even a half-second pause changes how a room feels.
Use smoother transitions during high-traffic periods
Dinner rush, late-night bar flow, kids’ hours in an FEC. These are the times when abrupt transitions hit the hardest. Curated in and out points prevent the energy drop guests immediately notice.
Match audio pacing to your operational goals
Slower mixes work well during dining. Higher energy mixes support faster table turns. Mid-tempo playlists keep the bar moving without feeling chaotic. Think of your soundtrack as a tool, not just a background element.
Give staff one consistent starting point
A simple volume baseline reduces the constant tweaking that can fracture the energy of the room. Normalized audio helps teams stay focused on guests instead of the speaker knob.
Want more insights like this?
Audio has a bigger impact on atmosphere and revenue than most operators realize. If this topic is on your radar for the new year, take a moment to read the feature. It offers a clear, practical look at how consistency lifts the entire experience.
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