PA line · everyday
Background music system
Music sources, players, zone volume control and loudspeaker selection for hotels, retail, restaurants, offices and public areas — with the paging and fire override designed in from the start.
Representative image. Final finish and configuration are confirmed with the quotation.
Key values: 4–64 · 4+ · Ducking · Local
Overview
Music that supports the space instead of fighting it.
Background music is the most visible everyday function of a PA system and the easiest to get wrong. Too loud, too bright or unevenly distributed, and the space feels uncomfortable. The fix is rarely a bigger amplifier; it is coverage, tap setting, equalisation and zone control.
The design starts with the use of each area: a hotel lobby, a restaurant, a retail floor and a corridor have different target levels and different operating hours. The music source, the zone volume control and the paging override follow that schedule.
We treat background music as part of the same system as paging and evacuation. One loudspeaker network, one zone schedule, one priority table. The client gets a single system to operate, not three systems fighting each other.
Manufacturing & system package
Manufactured in our own factory. Available as a standalone family, or combined with PA, conference, AV and ballroom families into one complete system package and one combined proposal. ODM and OEM programmes available.
Zone volume, not a global knob
Each area has its own level and operating window. The restaurant can be quieter than the lobby without a separate system.
Music and paging share the line
Paging ducks the music, then restores it. The ducking depth and release time are set during commissioning.
Source and licensing
We supply the hardware and the playback path. Music licensing remains with the operator or a licensed music service.
Comfort, not volume
Coverage, tap setting and EQ decide whether the music feels relaxed. The design targets an even level, not a higher one.
Reference specification
What are the reference specifications and selection rules?
The table is a design reference, not a model datasheet. The quoted model carries the final ratings.
| Item | Reference value or guidance |
|---|---|
| Zones | 4–64 |
| Daily presets | 4+ |
| Paging override | Ducking |
| Volume range | Local |
| Sources | Local player, network stream, tuner, auxiliary |
| Zones | 4–64 zones, grouped by area |
| Control | Wall panel, app, software, timed schedule |
| Ducking | Paging and fire override with restoration |
| Loudspeakers | Ceiling, wall, pendant, landscape |
| Licensing | By the operator or a licensed music service |
| Hotel lobby and corridors | Ceiling loudspeakers with a warm, even coverage. Separate the lobby, restaurant, corridor and spa zones. Keep the paging microphone at reception. |
| Retail floor | Higher density and a slightly higher level than a hotel, but still even. Avoid loudspeakers directly over checkout counters where staff need to talk. |
| Restaurant | Music is part of the atmosphere. Use more, lower-level loudspeakers rather than fewer loud ones. Provide a local volume control with a defined range. |
| Office | Speech privacy and comfort matter. Music is usually low-level and may be limited to reception and common areas. Paging should not startle. |
| Outdoor terrace | Landscape or pendant loudspeakers with directional aim. Plan for weather, cable route and neighbour noise limits. |
Model range
Representative models with photos
Only models with an available product photo are listed. The full range, model-level datasheets and certificate scope are supplied with the quotation. Brand names are not used on this site.
Request the full model list| Photo | Model | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
 | BL-E3001-H | IP network broadcast control host | Host platform for music, paging and fire override. |
 | IP-2H-BG / IP-5H-BG | IP network speaker | Network speaker for distributed BGM and paging. |
Representative models only. Key electrical, acoustic and certification values are confirmed in the model datasheet and the quotation.
Typical applications
Where this family is used
Hotel public areas
Lobby, restaurants, corridors, spa and pool — one background-music system with the ballroom and the fire alarm on speaking terms.
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Offices & commercial buildings
Background music, floor paging and evacuation in a building that has to feel calm every day and work under pressure once.
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Existing building retrofit
New paging and evacuation in a building that cannot be opened up, closed down or filled with new cable.
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Hotel ballrooms
Meeting by day, banquet by night, with a system the hotel AV team can run.
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Build the rest of the chain
A working system is more than one family. These are the adjacent blocks that are usually specified together.
PA line · outputCeiling, horn, column & wall loudspeakers
Ceiling, horn, column, wall and landscape loudspeakers for corridors, halls, factories, stations and outdoor areas — selected by coverage and environment, not by wattage alone.
PA line · coreBroadcast control & amplifiers
Broadcast hosts, zone controllers, mixer amplifiers and IP amplifiers for background music, paging and emergency override — specified as one signal chain.
PA line · controlZone paging & paging consoles
Desktop paging consoles, remote paging stations, zone selectors and timed message players for schools, hospitals, stations and commercial buildings.
PA line · networkedIP network audio
IP audio terminals, network amplifiers, paging consoles and cloud or local management for campuses, towers and distributed sites.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The questions that usually decide the scope: loudspeaker count, amplifier size, fire interface, certification and who installs the system. If your question is not here, send it with the building data.
Ask an application engineerCan I use one system for background music and paging?
Yes, and it is usually the right choice. The loudspeaker network is shared, but the priority table ensures paging and evacuation override the music. Each zone keeps its own level and source.
Do I need a music licence?
Music licensing is separate from the equipment. The operator is responsible for the licence, or can use a licensed music service. We supply the playback hardware and the audio path, not the rights to the music.
How loud should background music be?
It depends on the space and the time of day. The design target is an even level that supports conversation without forcing people to raise their voices. We set a reference level during commissioning and provide a limited range for local control.
Can the music follow a schedule?
Yes. Timed schedules can change the source, zone and level by time of day. The schedule is part of the commissioning record and can be edited by the client.
Can I add music to an existing paging system?
Often yes, if the amplifier has a spare input and the loudspeaker zoning is suitable. The existing priority and fire interface must be checked before adding a source. A retrofit survey is the first step.
Next step
Send the room, not the model
Tell us the building type, the zones, the ceiling height and the fire interface. We will check whether this family fits before we quote it, and show how it combines with the rest of the system in one proposal.
- Coverage and tap-load calculation
- Interface list for fire, paging and network
- Certificate scope confirmed per model
- ODM / OEM or private-label requirement
Project inquiry
Ask about Background music
Send the room or building data once. We return one combined proposal covering PA, conference, ballroom and AV, with the equipment schedule, interface list and the questions that still need an answer. ODM and OEM inquiries are welcome. Drawings are welcome but not required.