PAVA System Variations There are many different manufacturers of Public Address and Voice Alarm systems and consequently many different designs. Deciding on the type of system best used in any particular environment can be determined either by the client or by B.L. Acoustics. The type of system wanted can have dramatic consequences on the cost […]

The Brief The Atrium space was being under used due to the uncomfortably high reverberance within. A good deal of absorption would be required to tackle the problem but the many fixing points required were extremely limited. Aesthetics was a key factor along with introducing an element of diffraction and installing for maximum absorption. Treating […]

Sodexo Justice Services have fitted out new offices for the Probation Service in many locations throughout the UK.  The new offices also serve as interview and drop-in centres for the service users, named Local Management Centres (LMCs). The service users attend the LMCs and meet in acoustically treated booths within the reception areas.  To further […]

Flitch Green is a civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex.. It consists of a new housing development built just outside the ancient village of Little Dunmow. The Community Hall is a multi-function venue consisting of a large main hall, 2 medium sized rooms for meetings or gatherings, multi sports court together with kitchen […]

Euston is the fourth busiest station in London with more than 70m people using the station every year – as well as almost 40m rail passengers annually, a further 30m people use the station to shop, eat and drink as well as to access London Underground services. In 2015 Euston station was to undergo major […]

B.L. Acoustics have successfully completed the replacement of Voice Alarm and Control Systems at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham. The 25 year old Audix systems were replaced with Bosch Praesideo EN54 compliant systems communicating via a site-wide optical network installed by BLA. The control systems were replaced with a combination of Bosch hardware and […]

B.L. Acoustics have successfully completed the replacement of the Public Address and  Voice Alarm System at the Queens Tennis Club, West London. The Queens Club was established in 1886, and was the first multipurpose sports venue to be built, anywhere in the world. The club is a world class sporting facility and facilitates a wide […]

After 12 successful years of staging the much loved ‘We Will Rock You’ Queen musical, the Dominion Theatre was tired and in need of renovation.  In June 2014, a 4 month renovation project got underway to restore the theatre to its former glory.  Included within the project was a new Public Address & Voice Alarm system. […]

Transport for London manage the operation of multiple road tunnels throughout the London area.  Many of these tunnels have emergency public address systems installed to control evacuation of the tunnels in the event of fire or emergency situations.  The tunnels are controlled from a central control centre and are connected to each of the tunnels […]

Credit Suisse is a prestigious bank with locations all over the world.  Their London base is a large site consisting of multiple interlinked buildings with Public Address & Voice Alarm coverage provided by 7 Baldwin Boxall Vigil2 systems. With large buildings comes a problem of large scale PPM and emergency reporting.  The site has recently rolled out […]