A multi-zone JBL Professional audio system has been installed at Palm Beach Aquatic Centre on the Gold Coast, in Australia, as part of a major facility redevelopment, providing flexible coverage across its indoor and outdoor spaces. The City of Gold Coast venue now includes a learn-to-swim pool, hydrotherapy pool, splash pad, gymnasium, group fitness studios, café, crèche and community gathering spaces alongside its existing 50m pool.
The system was designed and integrated by The Prestige Group, working alongside MadisonAV, and extends beyond the basic paging system originally specified during planning. Instead, the team implemented a multi-zone design providing localised control across more than 40 independent audio zones, allowing staff to manage announcements and music according to the operational needs of each area.
Twelve JBL CBT 70J column loudspeakers were deployed in large open areas where controlled coverage and speech intelligibility were priorities. JBL AWC82 all-weather loudspeakers were installed throughout pool halls and other moisture-exposed environments, while JBL Control Series ceiling and surface-mount loudspeakers were integrated throughout fitness areas, studios and ancillary spaces.
Nathan Wright, project manager at The Prestige Group, said: “The CBT70s are very focusable, with even dispersion. They integrate cleanly with the architecture, deliver strong full frequency performance, and are well suited to the environmental conditions.”
Nick Screen, vice president and general manager at HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC, added: “Aquatic and community venues place very specific demands on audio systems – from environmental durability to clear, consistent sound across many zones. JBL Professional loudspeakers are engineered to perform reliably in challenging conditions like these, while giving operators the flexibility to support diverse activities and evolving programming.”
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