SOLUTIONS: ETIHAD TOWERS, ABU DHABI UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Standing tall
Five landmark structures featuring commercial, residential and retail areas have invested in an extensive PA/VA network, writes Tom Bradbury
ETIHAD TOWERS is made up of five towers that sparkle in the Abu Dhabi sunshine. One of the structures houses a five- star Jumeirah Hotel; others contain residential, commercial and shopping areas. One of the UAE’s biggest
system integrators, Bond Communications, recently completed an extensive PA/VA system installation at the towers in collaboration with TOA Dubai. TOA supplied a network-based SX-2000 system to meet the public address and background music requirements for this prestigious project. The system has been
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AUDIO All TOA SX-2000AO audio output units SX-2100AI audio input units N-8000 network adapter
designed to handle two control rooms in different locations within the towers serving the basement area, Podium and towers. The Jumeirah Hotel PA and
background music system is served through a dedicated system connected to a main PA rack situated in different locations. SX-2000AO (audio output) and SX-2100AI (input) units have been distributed over a network in different control rooms. The tower two system
serves all the retail lobbies, the toilet in the retail areas at Podium level, and the main entrance of towers two,
three, four and five. The system is network- enabled for extended system installations in various locations and for efficient centralised control.
One of the main challenges
was sending wireless audio signals to the main Podium from the main control room, which is more than 150m away. To address this, TOA wireless microphones work over a network with the N-
8000 network adapter to connect with the main PA rack. Sixteen such network adapters have been used in various locations. The PA-BGM system is
distributed in the gymnasiums on Podium Level 1, as well as in restaurants and the mosque. The system sends out audio and evacuation messages during emergencies. “It was a challenge to gain the confidence of the
[ABOUT THE INTEGRATOR]
Bond Communications was founded in 1989 and covers the Middle East and Arabian Gulf
Based in Dubai with offices in Abu Dhabi and Casablanca, Morocco, it specialises in integrated IT solutions
Recent projects include Dubai Airport Cargo Terminal, Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi and the Burj Al Arab’s communications infrastructure
consultant against tough competition to secure this project. Dedication and teamwork has resulted in a positive outcome,” says Aliullah Sabri from TOA Dubai.