As Topgolf grows popular, the second Topgolf location in Southeast Asia, Topgolf Jakarta is helping to grow the game among younger and non-traditional players, while amplifiers from LEA Professional are elevating the entertainment experience for everyone.
Per the company, Topgolf Jakarta’s 9-acre complex includes 102 hitting bays spread across three levels, three restaurants, four bars, several entertainment zones and dedicated spaces for corporate and VIP events. Jakarta-based AV systems integrator PT Albeta Sukses Mandiri installed the AV systems based on its extensive regional experience. The scale of the site, new technology, and the multinational nature of the operation proved to be challenges they faced head-on.
The Installation at Topgolf Jakarta
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“This was our first installation with LEA Professional amplifiers,” says William Gendri, project manager at PT Albeta Sukses Mandiri. “We were very impressed with the amplifiers’ feature sets, including the fact you only need Wi-Fi to connect to the web browser. Plus, the WebUI software was very intuitive.”
Gendri’s team mounted four column loudspeakers in the sports bar, says LEA Professional. The team then ceiling-mounted a daisy-chained network of surface-mount loudspeakers along the corridor connecting the outdoor bays to minimize audio spillover between the individual bays. According to the team, pendant loudspeakers cover zones such as the specialty bar and the outdoor dining area, while landscape loudspeakers and subwoofers reinforce the outdoor range. Finally, ceiling loudspeakers provide background music in more peripheral zones.
Bringing in LEA Professional Connect Series
PT Albeta Sukses Mandiri also installed multiple Connect Series 352 and Connect Series 704 amplifiers to power the immersive audio experience in the venue. The CS352 is a 2-channel amplifier with 350 watts per channel, while the CS704 is a 4-channel amplifier that outputs 700 watts per channel. All Connect Series amplifiers are professional-grade IoT-enabled smart amplifiers for any sized installation, support Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel. They also feature Smart Power Bridge technology.
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With three ways to connect, the venue can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the Wi-Fi or connect to the local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable. According to the team, the CS352s power the loudspeakers in the sports bar and the dividable social room, while the CS704s power the remaining loudspeakers.
Ease of Use and Futureproof Solutions
In addition to enhancing the customer experience, Gendri and his team considered ease of use and futureproofing as underlying design parameters. “The technicians can manage and control all the audio parameters via LEA’s WebUI,” Gendri explains. “LEA’s amplifiers can also be managed and configured from a PC or a wireless touchscreen when connected to the venue’s existing Wi-Fi network.”
According to a statement, the Connect Series delivers a professional amplifier family to feature cloud connectivity, a revolutionary advancement and a significant benefit for anyone maintaining the systems. With LEA Cloud, Gendri’s team can remotely control and monitor the amplifiers regardless of the location or time of day.
“We can troubleshoot most problems remotely now, which is great,” adds Gendri. “If there is a fault, we immediately receive an alert. For example, if a speaker is physically damaged, we can notify the onsite service manager about the faulty speaker and have them check out the problem. We’re very happy with LEA amplifiers and are excited to use them in the future.”
