Ahmedabad – the largest city in Gujarat – has long been known for its rich heritage and in recent times for its enviously growing business potential, along with higher education, IT and scientific domains. Of late, it is also acquiring another ‘entertaining’ tenet of lively evenings and outings, thanks to the emergence of ebullient fine dining culture.
Playing an important chord to it, and making it more enchanting are audio embellishments – coming as they did – in the form of two British audio brands- British Acoustics and OHM.
SIA presents a perspective.
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Ahmedabad has been growing, of late, and in many big terms. An otherwise, deeply-rooted rich traditional, cultural hub, the city has acquired many other credentials in recent times- for its exponentially growing business potential, expanding seats of higher learning, IT and scientific establishments, and more. This, even as it still retains its reputation as a deeply-rooted cultural hub of traditional food, garments, and entertainment.
That said, the city had been witnessing a new, entertaining growth of late. The fine dining outing, that’s been echoing with enchanting musical accompaniment blended in by some fancied brands.
Cometh sunset, and thanks to the residents’ penchant for food and entertainment the city wakes up to a new life- in the outing. According to some reports, there has been an enormous growth in the last five years in the number of establishments that offer a confluence of dining and entertainment options.
A strong case in a point is Cafe Allora – a charming and cozy cafe located in the upmarket Phoenix Palladium Mall. The cafe has a warm and welcoming ambiance with comfortable seating arrangements – making it the perfect place to relax and unwind; whereas the menu offers a variety of delicious dishes, including sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and salads. The cafe also serves a wide range of beverages, including coffee, tea, shakes, and smoothies.
With its satiating food, relaxing atmosphere, and friendly staff, it comes as no surprise that the Cafe Allora has quickly become one of the most visited spots in the city. Perhaps, another reason that adds to the café’s magnetic allure is the enchanting soundscape, thanks to high-performance tailored sound system that combines technologies from two noted professional audio brands – Ohm and British Acoustics.
Designed and installed by Vardhaman Mega Tech (VMT) – the official representatives of both Ohm and British Acoustics in India – Ahmedabad’s Café Allora features multiple numbers of the OHM BRT-6 single 6″ premium install loudspeakers strategically placed throughout the restaurant to ensure even coverage and optimal performance; with the loudspeaker system powered through the British Acoustics 2XL amplifier systems that provide ample power and control to achieve the desired sound output and quality. Furthermore, the team have installed an M10 BT 4-Channel Professional DJ Mixer with Wireless and USB Inputs from OSL that allows for seamless integration of wired and wireless devices, thereby giving customers the opportunity to connect and play their own music.
Says Jeff Mandot, National Sales Manager, VMT: “We worked closely with the cafe to understand their specific needs and preferences and recommended a range of high-quality products from top brands. The result is a dynamic and engaging sound experience that perfectly complements the restaurant’s lively atmosphere.”
According to Jeff, the combination of British Acoustics and OHM products, expertly installed by us at Cafe Allora, has resulted in an unparalleled audio experience that truly brings the space to life. The sound quality is simply unmatched, and the installation was customized to fit the unique needs of the café.
Prashant Issar, director of Cafe Allora, confirms the management’s praise for the quality of work the team VMT put in. “As always, the VMT team went beyond their efforts to ensure the installation was complete to the highest standards. From the initial consultation to the final touches, they demonstrated a level of expertise that was truly impressive.”
Interestingly, the sound system installed at Café Allora shares a prideful commonality with the system installed at two other extremely famous dining joints in Ahmedabad- called Poult and Ishaara respectively, both of which are ventures headed by Prashant Issar himself.
Poult has gained a reputation for serving some of the best chicken dishes in town, making it a popular choice among locals and tourists alike. On the other hand, Ishaara offers an exceptional dining experience that emphasizes culinary finesse and taste; with the USP of the venue being that a majority of the staff members are mute and communicate using the beautiful and expressive language of sign language.
Similar to Café Allora, both Poult as well as Ishaara have gained acclaim for its use of only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, ensuring that every dish is packed with flavour and nutrition. More, both Poult and Ishaara enjoy a magnificent soundscape thanks to the tried and tested power combination of Ohm and British Acoustics – once again made possible through the direct efforts of team VMT.
Elaborating on the details of the sound system installed at Poult and Ishaara respectively, a member of the design and installation team at VMT shares the details. According to him, they commissioned a thorough analysis of both venues, and decided to commission Poult with the OHM BRT-6 loudspeaker, the OSL M10 BT mixer, and the British Acoustics 2XL-Channel High-Performance Amplifier Systems and Radial 205 TW Single 5″ IP 67 rated 2-way Speaker System.
The combination allowed the installers to create a unique and immersive audio experience for customers at venue. On the other hand, for Ishaara we once again chose the OHM BRT-6 single 6” premium install speakers for their crystal-clear sound and ability to fit seamlessly into any environment. The speakers are powered through British Acoustics 2XL-Channel High-Performance Amplifier Systems; while the OSL M7 BT-4 channel professional DJ mixer with wireless and USB inputs offers a versatile solution for controlling the sound system and playing music.
All in all, the result is a dynamic and engaging sound experience that perfectly complemented the restaurant’s lively and engaging atmosphere.
“As sound engineers and designers, we were thrilled to work on the installation of the sound system at Poult and Ishaara,” says the exec.
Prashant Issar once again shares words of appreciation for the work done by team VMT. The installation process at both the venues was absolutely seamless, and the team at VMT provided excellent customer service throughout. “They were knowledgeable and professional and ensured that the speakers were positioned strategically to provide optimal sound coverage,” Prashant commends. “We are incredibly proud of the sound installation at Poult as well as Ishaara, and we’re extremely happy that our customers are delighted with the quality and immersive nature of the sound system at both the venues.”
