Inside the Design
This restaurant music system delivers high-performance background audio to enhance the atmosphere across multiple zones, both indoors and outdoors. With tailored zoning for areas like the main dining room, bar, patio, and restrooms, it provides exceptional sound quality to create the perfect ambiance. This system features 16 Bose FreeSpace speakers, including 8 FS2P 2.25" pendant speakers for open ceiling areas, 4 FS4SE 4.5" outdoor surface-mount speakers for patios and exterior spaces, 2 FS2SE 2.25" outdoor surface-mount speakers for smaller outdoor zones, and 2 FS2C 2.25" ceiling speakers for discreet indoor audio coverage. These speakers, paired with the versatile Pure Resonance Audio MX84 4-zone mixer and two DA2240 dual-impedance amplifiers, ensure clear and even sound throughout the establishment. The MX84 provides multiple audio and microphone inputs, allowing different music sources and independent volume levels for each zone. The DA2240 amplifiers deliver the power required for consistent performance across all speakers. Additionally, the system supports paging capabilities, enabling seamless communication to specific zones or the entire venue.
Sound System Features
- Supports up to 4 zones with independent audio and volume control for tailored sound
- Comprehensive speaker design combines pendant, surface-mount, and ceiling speakers for seamless indoor and outdoor coverage
- Exceptional sound quality from high-performance components ensures consistent, clear audio for background music and paging
- Paging capabilities allow announcements to one or more zones, enhancing communication across the venue
- Reliable amplification with dual 240W amplifiers ensures consistent power for all speakers, maintaining optimal performance
About the System Components
Bose FreeSpace FS2P 2.25" Pendant Speakers
The Bose FreeSpace FS2P pendant speakers are designed to deliver clear, balanced background music and speech in commercial spaces with open or exposed ceilings. Featuring a 2.25-inch full-range driver, these speakers provide smooth sound reproduction and consistent tonal quality, making them ideal for restaurant dining rooms, bars, cafes, and hospitality environments. Their suspended pendant design allows the speakers to be positioned at an appropriate listening height in spaces where traditional ceiling-mounted speakers may not be practical. With a modern, unobtrusive appearance and compatibility with distributed 70V/100V audio systems, the FS2P speakers offer flexible installation options while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic.
Bose FreeSpace FS4SE 4.5" Outdoor Surface-Mount Speakers
The Bose FreeSpace FS4SE surface-mount speakers deliver high-quality music and speech reproduction for indoor and outdoor commercial environments. Each speaker features a 4.5-inch full-range driver designed to provide clear vocals, balanced midrange, and smooth musical performance throughout restaurant patios, outdoor dining areas, courtyards, and other gathering spaces. Their durable, IP55-rated weather-resistant enclosures are engineered to withstand outdoor conditions, while the compact, modern design blends naturally into a variety of architectural settings. Flexible mounting options allow the speakers to be positioned for effective sound coverage, and selectable 70V/100V transformer taps support integration into commercial distributed audio systems.
Bose FreeSpace FS2SE 2.25" Outdoor Surface-Mount Speakers
The Bose FreeSpace FS2SE surface-mount speakers provide reliable, high-quality audio in a compact design suited for indoor and outdoor commercial applications. Featuring a 2.25-inch full-range driver, these speakers deliver clear speech reproduction and smooth background music while maintaining consistent tonal quality with other Bose FreeSpace FS models. Their weather-resistant construction makes them well suited for smaller patios, entryways, outdoor walkways, and other areas where discreet speaker placement is preferred. The compact enclosure allows flexible installation without drawing unnecessary attention, while selectable 70V/100V transformer taps provide convenient integration into multi-zone restaurant audio systems. The FS2SE speakers are particularly useful for extending sound coverage into smaller listening areas without requiring larger loudspeakers.
Bose FreeSpace FS2C 2.25" Ceiling Speakers
The Bose FreeSpace FS2C ceiling speakers are designed to deliver clear, consistent background music and speech while maintaining a discreet appearance in commercial interiors. Each speaker features a 2.25-inch full-range driver that provides smooth audio reproduction and tonal consistency with other Bose FreeSpace speakers throughout the system. Their low-profile, flush-mounted design allows them to blend seamlessly into restaurant ceilings, making them ideal for restrooms, hallways, entryways, private dining rooms, and smaller interior spaces. Front-baffle transformer tap adjustments and convenient audio connections simplify installation and system configuration, while support for 70V/100V distributed audio and low-impedance operation provides flexibility for different commercial sound applications.
Pure Resonance Audio MX84 4-Zone 8-Channel Mixer
The Pure Resonance Audio MX84 is a versatile 8-channel, 4-zone commercial audio mixer designed to provide flexible source management and independent audio control throughout restaurants, bars, hospitality venues, and other multi-area environments. With multiple microphone and line-level inputs, the MX84 allows various audio sources to be connected and distributed to different listening zones according to the needs of the establishment. Independent zone volume adjustments make it easy to maintain comfortable background music levels in dining rooms while providing different audio levels for bars, patios, and other areas. Its paging capabilities also support announcements across selected zones or throughout the entire facility, helping improve communication between staff and customers. The rack-mountable design allows convenient integration with commercial power amplifiers and other professional audio equipment.
Pure Resonance Audio DA2240 Dual-Impedance 240W Amplifiers
The Pure Resonance Audio DA2240 dual-impedance amplifiers provide reliable power and flexible speaker connectivity for commercial distributed audio installations. Designed to support both low-impedance and 70V/100V speaker systems, these amplifiers offer versatility for installations that combine different speaker types and listening environments. In this restaurant sound system, two DA2240 amplifiers work alongside the MX84 4-zone mixer to provide amplification for the Bose pendant, ceiling, and surface-mount speakers throughout the facility. Their professional rack-mountable design allows convenient integration into an equipment rack, while dependable amplification helps maintain consistent audio performance for background music, paging, and announcements. This configuration provides a practical solution for distributing sound across multiple indoor and outdoor restaurant zones.
