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SEDA VERTIS NORTH, PHILIPPINES
The Seda Vertis North Comfort Hotel’s public
Operating nine hotels throughout the Philippines, Seda Hotels are designed to offer
address system needed a comprehensive,
quality accommodations in a high-energy central location within an Ayala Land master
modern upgrade that could distribute high-
planned mixed-used development. A fusion of function and art, each hotel provides
fidelity audio seamlessly throughout the
modern comforts and conveniences combined with the best of Filipino hospitality.
complex while allowing seamless control.
SOLUTION Seda hired Intellismart to design an end-toend networked audio system made up of JBL,
Located in the up and coming lifestyle and business hub in Quezon City and a few steps away from two major malls in the city, Seda Vertis North boasts 438 guest rooms, a 450-capacity ballroom, five meeting rooms, extensive lunch and dinner buffets, a roof deck bar, pool bar, spa, fully-equipped fitness center, swimming pool and a Presidential Suite.
AKG, Crown, Soundcraft and BSS solutions to
The hotel’s public address system needed a comprehensive, modern upgrade that could
deliver exceptional sound and control.
distribute high-fidelity audio seamlessly throughout the complex. In order to meet these goals, Seda hired Intellismart to design an end-to-end networked audio system made up of JBL, AKG, Crown, Soundcraft and BSS solutions.
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Knowing HARMAN’s reputation
“We were looking for superior audio for with a seamless control system that would allow our staff to make adjustments easily,” said Group General Manager Brett Hickey. “Knowing HARMAN’s reputation for excellence across all its products, we had faith in Intellismart Technology’s choice to install a comprehensive range of HARMAN
for excellence across all its
audio solutions.”
products, we had faith in
Intellismart installed low-profile JBL speakers throughout the premises, which are
Intellismart Technology’s choice
powered by robust Crown amplifiers. Soundcraft digital mixers allow hotel staff to easily adjust the sound across the entire facility, and AKG microphones AKG microphones
to install a comprehensive range
enable them to make announcements with crystal clarity. The system is controlled by
of HARMAN audio solutions.”
building. JBL 24CT recessed ceiling speakers provide plenty of power in the Quezon
a network of BSS DSP units, which route high-resolution audio fluidly throughout the
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One of the biggest challenges we faced was
Ballroom without intruding on the elegant décor. The ballroom can be partitioned into three smaller spaces for different types of events, and the speakers can be divided into zones for independent control. Inputs in the floor allow staff to patch the audio system for additional sound reinforcement.
integrating Seda Vertis
“One of the biggest challenges we faced was integrating Seda Vertis North hotel’s
North hotel’s existing public
meeting rooms. Connecting the HARMAN speakers with the PA system was essential
address (PA) system with
existing public address (PA) system with the new HARMAN system in the ballrooms and to provide the live-feed needed to automatically generate announcements during emergency or evacuation,” said Gerry Sy, President and CEO of Intellismart Technology
the new HARMAN system in
Inc. “With the BSS digital signal processors, we were able to incorporate the PA
the ballrooms and meeting
requirements, providing high-quality audio to their guests with flexible control.”
rooms. Connecting the
system seamlessly into the larger network. The HARMAN system meets Seda’s unique
“HARMAN Professional Solutions is honored to deliver a comprehensive audio system
HARMAN speakers with the
designed to meet Seda’s unique needs,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM HARMAN
PA system was essential
HARMAN products to accentuate the refined atmosphere at Vertis North with a cutting-
to provide the live-feed needed to automatically generate announcements
Professional Solutions, APAC. “We’re pleased that Intellismart Technology chose edge audio system.”
PRODUCTS USED JBL LOW-PROFILE SPEAKERS CROWN AMPLIFIERS
during emergency or
SOUNDCRAFT DIGITAL MIXERS
evacuation. With the BSS
AKG MICROPHONES
digital signal processors, we were able to incorporate the PA system seamlessly into the larger network.
BSS DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING JBL CONTROL 24CT SPEAKERS
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We were looking for superior audio for with a seamless control system that would allow our staff to make adjustments easily.”
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