The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, ON

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HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL

Facing David Pecaut Square with views of Lake Ontario and the CN Tower, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is perfectly placed to explore the city. Amid its modern skyline, visitors can explore international cuisines, a vibrant arts scene, and professional sports.

Purpose

The Ritz-Carlton decided to redo the sound systems in their huge ballroom along with their luxurious spa, three dining rooms, and two bars. Management felt that the sound quality needed to be improved and have the sound customized to distinct zones throughout the hotel.

Challenge

This was a large project where TOA's design team worked closely with the integrator to ensure that the job was done right. With the different areas of the hotel needing an upgrade, it was challenging to incorporate the right speakers and amps that would satisfy the sound needs of the room while at the same time not going overboard with the equipment. Management at the Ritz-Carlton also desired speakers that could be hidden or blend well with the hotel style, affecting options and placement to ensure optimal quality and coverage.

Solution

The ballroom was outfitted with F-2852 ceiling speakers which disperse sound equally with the room. The speakers were controlled by the M-9000 preamplifier and powered by the DA250 power amplifier. In the smaller areas like the dining rooms, the versatile F-2352s were spread out for optimum coverage and sound clarity. They were driven by an A-824 mixer power amplifier.

The Ritz-Carlton also has an underground parking facility that requires a more secure access control. They chose the TOA N-8000 IP intercom system, allowing the hotel and its patrons to easily and reliably communicate, especially for emergencies.

Feedback

The Ritz-Carlton was excited to show off their new sound systems in the hotel, and believe customers will be happy with the sound quality.

About TOA Canada Corporation

TOA Corporation was founded in Kobe, Japan over 80 years ago. TOA operates in over 100 countries worldwide, with manufacturing facilities found in nearly every major market area. These facilities have a reputation for precision design and fabrication, resulting in a proven track record of TOA product reliability. TOA Canada Corporation was formed in 1990 as a complete sound solutions provider, specializing in commercial audio, including, public address, voice communications, voice evacuation, and emergency paging requirements. TOA Canada offers complete solutions for all corporate and commercial audio communications and intercom security requirements.

FEATURED PRODUCTS

DA Series Multi-Channel Power Amplifiers

Top-of-the-line operation and performance efficiency.

The DA-Series multi-channel power amplifiers offer a wide choice of power ratings, advanced Class D amplification circuitry and a highly efficient AC mains to output power ratio for the complete technological superiority it takes to support longterm installation applications. These energy-efficient, space-saving amplifiers are designed to combine high levels of performance and efficiency, and are well-suited to ensure sound reinforcement reliability in a wide range of venues.

N-8000 Series IP Intercom System

A versatile, highly reliable IP intercom system designed to meet user needs for flexible, cost-effective configuration and operation.

TOA’s unique N-8000 IP Intercom System is an integrated audio communication system that employs packet audio technology over the IP network to achieve fast, accurate communications with optimal security and reliability. Applications range from conversation, paging broadcasting and BGM broadcasting to emergency paging and broadcasting, audio triggering and other security functions. Users can select between two communication modes according to their needs: Master-to-Master station communication for duplex conversation at factories, hospitals and various other facilities; or Master-to-Sub station communication for use by institutions such as schools or correctional facilities.