BEAVERTON, Ore., USA & Perth, Australia — Biamp, a leading provider of professional audiovisual solutions, today announced the successful deployment of its Vocia™ networked paging and background music solution at a new hotel in central Perth, Australia. Installed by AV integrator Integrate Perth, the Vocia platform delivers precise control and seamless audio distribution across the hotel's expansive multi-level hospitality spaces.

The venue includes two floors of restaurants, foyer areas, an upstairs bar with multiple entertainment zones, and a DJ station with audio input—all demanding precise control and seamless audio distribution across dozens of background music and paging zones. Originally scoped with a traditional fixed input-output digital signal processor system, the project design evolved when the scale and complexity of the venue became clearer.

"When we looked at the project, it screamed at us that this was perfect for Biamp Vocia," said Andrew Anderson-King, Sales Director, Integrate Perth. "We needed multiple paging zones, flexible BGM (background music) distribution, and simple control for end users. Vocia ticked every box."

At the heart of the system sits the Biamp Vocia MS-1 message server, which manages and monitors every Vocia device on the network, with built-in logging and diagnostics. Offering day-to-day control over specific zones, Biamp TEC-1 wall panels empower staff to adjust BGM sources and volume levels on the fly without requiring the need for advanced AV training or knowledge.

"The beauty of Vocia is that we could implement a multi-channel amplifier effectively anywhere throughout the hotel over the network. From there, we could run traditional high or low impedance audio from each amplifier to its respective zone,” said Anderson-King. "Vocia provided a good solution in terms of simple implementation, simple installation, very simple programming, and flexibility.

Because Vocia operates on a dedicated virtual local-area network (VLAN), managed either in-house or by an IT contractor, system reliability and stability are ensured. Furthermore, the system includes remote monitoring capabilities to provide significant operational advantages. Any faults are logged within the software, including the ability to see which devices are online or offline. If there's an issue, administrators can remotely access the system and diagnose the problem immediately.

The hotel now benefits from a powerful, fully networked paging and background music system that meets the demands of both operators and guests. The decentralized design allows for flexibility in system expansion, remote monitoring ensures minimal downtime, and the user-friendly interface empowers staff to stay in control without technical expertise.

For more information on Vocia networked paging and voice communication systems, visit www.biamp.com.