Iris by Streamit is a cost-effective solution for audio distribution that can be used to connect temporary setups, like a DJ booth, to existing sound systems.
In the case of Bar Italia Amsterdam, the Iris boxes were used to connect the temporary DJ booth to the existing sound system, allowing the DJ to play music throughout the venue without the need for additional wiring or stage boxes.
Bar Italia Amsterdam is a spacious Italian café and bar located in the bustling city center of Amsterdam. The café boasts a large bar and an attached restaurant, serving up delicious Italian cuisine and drinks to a diverse range of customers. In addition to the bar and restaurant, there is also a sandwich shop located below the main level.
Bar Italia Amsterdam is a popular venue that hosts regular events, including a DJ every weekend starting on Thursday. But they also hosts other events, like watching football and parties on Kingsday and New Year. In order to accommodate these events, the bar had been considering installing am additional DJ location option at the window overlooking Rokin. That would require running wiring up to the ceiling and over the dancefloor to the DJ booth at the back wall.
However, this traditional method of installation presents several challenges. Firstly, the ceiling height of 3.5 to 4 meters is quite high, which means that the installation would need to be done carefully to avoid unsightly cables and wires in view. Additionally, there are a number of beams and an air-conditioning unit that further complicate the installation process, and the installation would need to be done in a way that looks good and fits in with the aesthetics of the venue. It would mean scaffolding etcetera.
The cost of running cables and installing a stage box would surpass the cost of the Streamit Iris solution. By using Iris, the bar can avoid the need for a stage box and the associated wiring, allowing for a cleaner and more flexible installation. The Iris solution also provides the option to put the DJ booth anywhere in the venue, without any visible cables or wires. In the summer, a DJ booth outside is even possible.
Streamit Iris is a portable and flexible solution that can be easily set up by non-technical staff, making it a more cost-effective and practical solution for temporary setups. It needs no configuration and can be seen as a replacement for a wire.
Because Iris uses DECT technology, the connection is rock solid. DECT uses a different frequency that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth both use 2.4 GHz that is highly congested in Amsterdam. Plus, as more customers arrive at Bar Italia, most with a mobile phone with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled, any Bluetooth audio solution can get into trouble. IRIS uses a separate frequency band and has excellent range, no matter how busy the bar gets.
In addition to its cost-effectiveness, the Streamit Iris also offers high-quality audio streaming that is comparable to wired solutions. This is made possible by the Iris’s use of advanced audio algorithms.DECT was designed for audio streaming from the start.
Overall, the Streamit Iris solution offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to traditional wiring installations. It allows for clean and easy setup of temporary or permanent audio setups, such as a DJ booth, without the need for extensive wiring and installation work. This makes it an ideal choice for businesses and venues looking to streamline their operations and enhance their audio capabilities.