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Tempest Controls Casino with
SymNet
Ocean Shores, Washington:
Over the last several decades, casinos across the country
have become much more than just a place to visit for a
day to play poker or slots. Today's casinos offer a total
experience, complete with on-site hotels, spa services,
live entertainment, special function halls and, of course,
the latest audio technologies.
When Quinault Beach Resort & Casino ("Casino") in Ocean
Shores, Washington needed to upgrade the processing
for their building-wide sound system, they turned to
Symetrix' SymNet Networked Audio Solution and the
design/build firm Tempest Technologies, LLC in nearby Is-
saquah, Washington (located in the greater Seattle area).
"The client had called Symetrix looking for a referral.
Since we are a reseller for Symetrix in the same geo-
graphical area, we
got the call," said
Debbie Williamson,
director of sales
and marketing for
Tempest Technolo-
gies, LLC.
The Casino was
looking to replace
its processing
system and mixers
that were installed
circa 1998 and
were no longer
supported by the
manufacturer.
Considering the
rapid pace of
audio technology
advancements, the
Casino wanted the
firm to look at their
audio wish list
once more with a
fresh eye to ensure
they were making
the proper decision. "Using our recommendation and
design process, we were happy to confirm that Symetrix
offered the perfect solution for their needs and budget,"
added Williamson.
The Tempest Technologies, LLC team chose Symetrix'
SymNet platform as a means to both maintain the current
functionality, as well as expand the Casino's audio capa-
bilities. "Being analog, the old system was very manual,"
said Mark Scuka, director of applied technology for
Tempest Technologies, LLC. Scuka has completed training
with Symetrix and is well-versed in the SymNet product
line. "The Casino wanted more control points than before
and more automation of features.”
The audio processing includes 26 zones of audio across
the facility, including the main Casino floor, the Great Hall,
the Poker Room, the lobby, an indoor pool, the Grand
Entry, the Bistro and multiple other indoor and outdoor
public areas. For the Great Hall banquet rooms, there was
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