New Sound System for Climbing Gym

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   Hi all,
I have taken on a listed building to repurpose into a climbing gym and I am in desperate need for some help in the sound department. I apologise if this isnt the right place but I am quite lost with it all...

If anyone can either advise/point me in the right direction on a mid-range sound system with correct sized speakers for the gym Id be really grateful. As mentioned above, it is a listed building and so lots of different rooms, not just one open space like a warehouse: so a bit tricky...!

Here are the details:

Ideally I would like to have a few options:

To listen to different tracks in different "zones";
For the front desk and office to use a microphone that can either announce on a/some zone(s) or all zones;
For there to be a microphone in the office as well, and also the amp(s) should be located in the office;
Ground floor has 2 rooms, all with 5m high ceilings: 

First room (entrance): 50m2 | wall mounted speaker(s) | (zone 1);
Hallway, where there will be a cafe: 60m2 | wall mounted speaker(s) | (zone 1);
Main climbing room 1: 124m2 | wall mounted speakers | (zone 2)

First Floor, has 2 rooms, all with 5m high ceilings:

Main climbing room 2: 120m2 | ceiling mounted | (zone 3);
Hallway is narrow and don't think I need a speaker here;
Secondary climbing room 50m2 | wall mounted | (zone 4);

Second Floor, 3 rooms with height of 3.3m high ceilings:

Womens changing room: 27m2 | flush ceiling mounted speaker | (zone 5);
Mens changing room: 16m2 | flush ceiling mounted speaker | (zone 5);
Secondary climbing room: 27m2 | wall mounted speaker here | (zone 6);

Top Floor, 2 rooms with different high ceilings:

Office (h=2.8m): 18m2 | flush ceiling | (zone 7);
Front room (h=3.5m): 43m2  | wall mounted | (zone 8);

If anyone knows of a good system/what wires I should be using etc...I would be really appreciative. 

Thanks,

Ben

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GentleCynic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 30 November 2023 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote GentleCynic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New Sound System for Climbing Gym Posted: 30 November 2023 at 11:51am
	Hi all, I have taken on a listed building to repurpose into a climbing gym and I am in desperate need for some help in the sound department. I apologise if this isnt the right place but I am quite lost with it all... If anyone can either advise/point me in the right direction on a mid-range sound system with correct sized speakers for the gym Id be really grateful. As mentioned above, it is a listed building and so lots of different rooms, not just one open space like a warehouse: so a bit tricky...! Here are the details: Ideally I would like to have a few options: To listen to different tracks in different "zones"; For the front desk and office to use a microphone that can either announce on a/some zone(s) or all zones; For there to be a microphone in the office as well, and also the amp(s) should be located in the office; Ground floor has 2 rooms, all with 5m high ceilings: First room (entrance): 50m2 \| wall mounted speaker(s) \| (zone 1); Hallway, where there will be a cafe: 60m2 \| wall mounted speaker(s) \| (zone 1); Main climbing room 1: 124m2 \| wall mounted speakers \| (zone 2) First Floor, has 2 rooms, all with 5m high ceilings: Main climbing room 2: 120m2 \| ceiling mounted \| (zone 3); Hallway is narrow and don't think I need a speaker here; Secondary climbing room 50m2 \| wall mounted \| (zone 4); Second Floor, 3 rooms with height of 3.3m high ceilings: Womens changing room: 27m2 \| flush ceiling mounted speaker \| (zone 5); Mens changing room: 16m2 \| flush ceiling mounted speaker \| (zone 5); Secondary climbing room: 27m2 \| wall mounted speaker here \| (zone 6); Top Floor, 2 rooms with different high ceilings: Office (h=2.8m): 18m2 \| flush ceiling \| (zone 7); Front room (h=3.5m): 43m2 \| wall mounted \| (zone 8); If anyone knows of a good system/what wires I should be using etc...I would be really appreciative. Thanks, Ben

bob4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 29 February 2004 Location: Finland/Germany Status: Offline Points: 1924	Post Options Post Reply Quote bob4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 November 2023 at 12:59pm
	Sounds complex enough that you would want a qualified contractor to specify, design and install the system. There are dedicated zoning mixers/ media matrices for these kind of installs. Buy once, cry once. Depending on property size, loudness requirements etc, amps in office might only be possible if you opt for a 70/100Volt system. Otherwise cable losses become prohibitive. If you have to ask, you are not qualified to pull off the job by yourself. Save yourself a headache and get a qualified and certified company. Concentrate on the overall project management, you will get better results.

teeth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Young Croc Joined: 05 July 2021 Status: Offline Points: 762	Post Options Post Reply Quote teeth Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 November 2023 at 4:29pm
	where are you based @GentleCynic? on the offchance it's london, used to climb loads so i probably know the gym so could offer some specific advice! otherwise will type somethin up when i can... will send you a PM

GentleCynic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 30 November 2023 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote GentleCynic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 November 2023 at 7:13pm
	Unfortunately where I live there are limited audio companies that want to do the design, I had one come over a month ago and even with chasing they haven't got back to me...was hoping for some assistance here...can you recommend anyone?

GentleCynic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 30 November 2023 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote GentleCynic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 November 2023 at 7:14pm
	Based North West, so not London unfortunately. Look forward to your PM