{"id":559806,"date":"2026-08-05T14:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/559806\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T14:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:04:11","slug":"bondi-icebergs-swimming-club-picks-harman-for-flexible-av","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/559806\/","title":{"rendered":"Bondi Icebergs swimming club picks Harman for flexible AV"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a location overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the southern end of Bondi Beach, the Bondi Icebergs Swimming Club is one of Australia\u2019s most iconic venues.<\/p>\n

A major multi\u2011stage renovation has seen the club and function spaces relaunched under a new identity \u2013 The Bergs.<\/p>\n

Designed to support a broader mix of hospitality, events and live entertainment, the revitalised venue pairs upgraded interiors with a flexible AV system.<\/p>\n

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Delivered by integrator Showtime Production Services and MadisonAV, the system is rooted in Harman Professional\u2019s JBL Professional, Crown and BSS solutions.<\/p>\n

The Bergs was conceived as a venue capable of rapid changeovers and parallel programming, hosting events with entirely different technical requirements year\u2011round.<\/p>\n

The upgrade has introduces new bars, expanded dining areas, upgraded amenities and dedicated function rooms, all supported by an AV infrastructure designed to adapt as programming demands evolve.<\/p>\n

\u2018Running multiple functions\u2019
Cassie O\u2019Brien, general manager of Bondi Icebergs, says:\u00a0\u201cOn a typical Friday or Saturday, we\u2019re turning over spaces every couple of hours while running multiple functions.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne area might be general trade with sport and background music, another a private function with images streamed to screens, and elsewhere a live band is performing. The upgrade allows us to create very different experiences within one venue.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Flexible and intuitive\u2019
The brief prioritised future\u2011proofing, operational simplicity and long\u2011term reliability. Scott Masters, director at Showtime Production Services, says: \u201cThe AV system needed to be flexible, intuitive for staff and designed so that the venue can expand or adapt without major rework. MadisonAV played a key role in helping us align the right technology to that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the core of the installation is a distributed, multi-zone audio architecture built around BSS BLU signal processors, providing centralised control and flexible routing across all zones. This allows staff to isolate or combine spaces as needed.<\/p>\n

JBL Control Series loudspeakers are deployed throughout the property to match the acoustic requirements of each space.<\/p>\n

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The reception and dining areas feature JBL Control 424 in-ceiling loudspeakers for consistent, low-profile coverage, while JBL Control 25AV surface-mount loudspeakers provide balanced audio across general zones.<\/p>\n

In higher-energy areas, JBL Control 29AV loudspeakers deliver increased output, supported by a JBL ABS6112B subwoofer, which is used by DJs and for live performances to reinforce low-frequency response.<\/p>\n

Amplification is provided by a combination of Crown CDi and CSA Series amplifiers, ensuring reliable power delivery and scalable performance across the multi-zone system.<\/p>\n

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Local audio inputs are routed through the BSS BLU-100 signal processor, allowing simple connections for background music, DJ set-ups or live sources, without adding operational complexity.<\/p>\n

Nick Screen, vice-president and general manager of Harman Professional Solutions for the APAC region, says: \u201cModern hospitality venues need systems that deliver consistent sound quality across multiple zones while remaining easy to operate and robust enough for constant use.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe JBL, Crown and BSS ecosystem used at Bondi Icebergs supports that balance, allowing venues to shift seamlessly between use cases without compromising the guest experience.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With a location overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the southern end of Bondi Beach, the Bondi Icebergs Swimming…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":559807,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[111,139,69,145],"class_list":["post-559806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/559806","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=559806"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/559806\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/559807"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=559806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=559806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=559806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}