Outdoor sound system – on custom carts featuring Community Professional Loudspeakers for restaurant patio

 We designed and fabricated a custom portable outdoor sound system for Tin Roof Detroit.  

About The Making Of The Outdoor, Portable, and IP Rated Sound System For Tin Roof Detroit

Our friends at Tin Roof Detroit asked us to design an impactful outdoor sound system they could roll out to their patio.  In general they wanted the most substantial system possible, but needed it to be a quick and easy setup. Given that Tin Roof is a bar/restaurant and live music venue chain with 18 locations across the country, we were excited about the challenge. Consequently, we knew the solution we design here could be a blueprint for their other locations as well.  Henceforth, we got right to our drawing board.

The Challenge

Surprisingly, this was a very challenging project. We were tasked to fabricate a custom large portable sound system that was weather rated and needed to be adjustable in height. As nothing like this exists on the market, we had to custom fabricate a solution ourselves and build it in our shop. They had to be able to roll out this system, expand it to the proper height, use it in any weather, and then be able to collapse it and store it again. Quite the daunting task but we were up to the challenge!

Our Solution

Overall we knew we needed to select weather-resistant loudspeakers that provided an exemplary acoustic performance.  Furthermore, we knew we needed a loudspeaker with very low distortion at high SPL levels.  Evidently the need for the system to truly be mobile meant we needed to fabricate custom carts. Based off the dimensions of the listening area and the storage area, we knew we needed to be able to easily adjust their height.  So we drew up an idea, workshopped it with our fabrication team, and then got to work in the shop.

The Results

All things considered, we selected Community Professional Loudspeakers and subs.  The IP8-1152WR96 2-Way 15” speaker top’s custom long-excursion LF driver delivers deep bass response and a balanced midrange in the most demanding applications.  While the HF compression driver’s non-metallic diaphragm provides natural, transparent sound quality that accurately reproduces and complements any source.  As well, the IS8-218WR is a compact, direct radiating subwoofer with large, balanced ports.  This design provides optimal enclosure tuning and even air pressure distribution to the driver cone, reducing distortion and extending system longevity.

Not only do the carts make 240 lbs. a stack no problem to cart around, but these custom adjustable speaker carts fit through the doorways.   And equally important, they extend to 9′ to throw to the back of the patio.  In five simple steps, go from rolling carts to rock n’ roll.  Two people can roll out these speaker carts and set up this system in less than four minutes.  Go from a storage closet to a fully functional full-range PA system in the duration of a song.  So to summarize, rock n’ roll!

Services:

  • Project Management
  • System Design
  • Skilled Labor
  • Logistic Support

Outdoor: IP

Setup Time (in minutes)

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How to setup in 5 easy steps

  • Step 1 – roll out the carts
  • Step 2 – extend outriggers
  • Step 3 – extend vertical speaker mount
  • Step 4 – lock with pins
  • Step 5 – plug it in and turn it on

Ready to Rock!

Two people can set up this system in less than 4:00 minutes!

Outdoor Sound System – Equipment List:

  • Community Professional IP8-1152WR96 2-Way 15” speaker
  • Community Professional IS8-218WR Dual 18” subwoofer
  • Community Professional ALC-1604D Amplifier
  • Community Professional ALC-3202D Amplifier
  • Allen & Heath AH-ZED16FX Mixer

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Outdoor Sound System – From sketch to SketchUp to fabrication

We enjoy the process.  Our customers’ needs drive our imagination and inventiveness.  Their vision inspires our own. Check out these glimpses into the process of a necessity for an outdoor sound system turning into an idea, then a sketch, then a SketchUp, then a fabrication.

IP8-1152
High Power 15-inch Two-Way Loudspeaker
ALC-1604D
4 Channels x 1600W + DSP and Dante
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IS8-218
High Power Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
ALC-3202D
2 Channels x 3200W + DSP and Dante
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biamp – Community Loudspeakers

I SERIES – Weather Resistant Solutions

For outdoor venues requiring enhanced weather resistance, I SERIES WR offers a wide selection of high-performance modular loudspeaker systems.  First of all, they are housed in weather-resistant enclosures constructed of fiberglass-reinforced high strength composite PolyGlas™.  Indeed they embody exceptional flexibility and discreet styling. .  Above all, the I SERIES WR is built to last.

The I SERIES Point Source 800 loudspeakers provide exemplary acoustic performance.  Additionally, they yield modular flexibility and elegant aesthetics for modern performance venues.  This series includes a wide variety of arrayable, rotatable coverage patterns and a comprehensive selection of modular bracket systems that accelerate system design and system commissioning.

I SERIES Subwoofer 800 loudspeakers are designed to support the goals of systems integrators and consultants both acoustically and mechanically.  As well, these subs provide a broad range of sizes and capabilities that can be specifically matched to the needs of any modern venue.

Community Loudspeakers

Delivering long-term performance and high-quality sound, Community Loudspeakers from Biamp elevate audio at the world’s foremost sports venues, auditoriums, recreation, houses of worship and performance venues. Perfect for an outdoor sound system! 

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