Clarence Bistro Bar Hotel is a premium hospitality destination in the heart of Tauranga, known for its boutique charm and high-end guest experience. Safe n Sound was engaged to deliver a full-scale AV and IT solution, supporting both the front-of-house ambience and behind-the-scenes infrastructure with professional-grade technology.
Project Goals
The client required:
- A conference-ready AV setup with seamless wireless presentation capability
- Wall-mounted Sony 4K TVs for the bar, restaurant, and guest rooms
- Apple TV installation in select rooms for premium in-room entertainment
- Background music coverage across public areas, including bar, restaurant, kitchen, and toilets
- Centralised audio control, ideally from the restaurant till area
- Scalable, high-performance Wi-Fi throughout the venue for both staff and guests
What We Delivered
Safe n Sound delivered a comprehensive, future-ready system that elevated the AV experience across the entire venue:
Audio Visual & Entertainment Systems
Conference Room:
- 70″ Sony 4K Smart LED TV
- Wall-mounted using Sanus VisionMount brackets
- QSC surface-mount speakers (x4)
- Barco ClickShare wireless presentation system
- Audio connectivity and input flexibility
- HDMI and Cat6 patch leads for streamlined cabling
Main Bar, Restaurant & Public Areas:
- Multiple Sony 4K Smart TVs (55″ and 49″) across bar and guest areas
- QSC multi-zone speaker systems, amplifiers, and subwoofers
- Background music coverage extended to:
- Main bar (Zones 1 & 2)
- Restaurant
- Nook, Street 1 & 2, Kitchen
- Toilets and Lobby
- Wall plates and mic/line input panels for events and flexible source input
- Intuitive Q-Sys touchscreen control panel for simplified zone management
Guest Rooms (1–10):
- 49″ Sony 4K TVs with full-motion mounting
- Apple TVs with internet access for each room
- Hook-and-loop cable management for a clean install
IT, Wi-Fi & Control Infrastructure
Centralised Control System:
- Q-Sys Core 110 with digital processor and UCI touchscreen interface
- All systems neatly housed in an 18RU server cabinet
Venue-Wide Wi-Fi:
- Ubiquiti UniFi system with:
- 5x UniFi AP AC Pro access points
- 8-Port PoE switch
- UniFi Cloud Key controller for remote management
Smart, Scalable Hospitality Tech
This fully integrated setup allows Clarence to deliver exceptional guest experiences, run seamless events, and manage their venue’s AV and IT systems with ease. From background audio ambience to conference room functionality and in-room entertainment, every area was future-proofed for operational flexibility and tech-forward service.
Project Highlights & Benefits
- Premium Audio-Visual Zones: High-quality AV in every space, from the restaurant to the rooms
- Smart Control: Q-Sys interface simplifies day-to-day control
- Professional TV Installations: Clean, secure mounting of Sony 4K displays
- In-Room Streaming: Apple TV access for guest satisfaction
- Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi: Strong, scalable network using Ubiquiti UniFi gear
- Event-Ready Spaces: Conference AV designed for smooth presentations and meetings
Let’s Elevate Your Venue
This Clarence Tauranga fitout showcases how modern AV and IT installations can transform hospitality spaces – delivering both function and flair. Whether it’s a boutique hotel, bar, restaurant, or mixed-use venue, we design systems that enhance atmosphere, control, and customer satisfaction.
👉 Get in touch with Safe n Sound today to discuss your next hospitality upgrade.
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