Introducing our Audio Distribution Solutions
Whilst large format displays such as video walls usually take centre stage in the world of AV, the importance of delivering high quality audio in the spaces you operate cannot be underestimated. After all, great sound is critical for conveying your message. It is the underlying mechanism for effective collaboration, whether that is on a video call, in a meeting room or standing at the front of a lecture hall. Clear, intelligible sound is essential in the entertainment and hospitality sector too. From announcements in stadiums and music at concerts to background music in restaurants or multizone systems in a hotel, high quality audio enriches the experience.
As the worlds of AV and IT converged, the ability to deliver crystal clear audio across an IP network has significantly enhanced the flexibility of audio systems and organisations are reaping the benefits. Networked audio systems are more cost effective, offer virtually limitless expansion possibilities and provide precise and reliable control from any location.
To realise the full potential of your audio capabilities you need a proven partner who can guide you through the plethora of options, aligning your requirements and deliver a tailored solution that meet your needs now and in the future.
If you are seeking professional guidance for your project and would prefer to speak directly with an expert, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our team are on hand to discuss your requirements so why not get the ball rolling today.
Audio
Solutions from Cinos
For more information on the audio solutions Cinos offer please see below. If you would find it easier talking through your requirements with our team of experts, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
Multizone Audio
Many large commercial spaces and hospitality venues require an audio system which enables them to play music and control volume independently in different areas. From commercial offices and showrooms to bars, theatres, casinos, and retail environments, multizone audio systems give organisations central control of audio distribution throughout the areas they operate.
Multizone audio systems are extremely flexible and can be designed to meet the specific needs of an organisation. As well as the ability to play different music in multiple areas, they can be integrated with third party applications to meet specific requirements. For example, music can be muted in any or all zones when a fire alarm is triggered, a companywide message is broadcast, or a pre-recorded message played. These solutions can be managed from any location, giving organisations full control of playlist and audio selection, volume control and automated messaging. Furthermore, zone-specific user interfaces can be added to provide that flexibility for local control when required.
Meeting Room Audio
In the meeting room, high quality audio is essential for productivity. When your teams can hear and be heard clearly, they’ll stay more engaged and ideas will flow freely. In these spaces, delivering that clarity of sound goes beyond speakers and microphones. It takes acoustical expertise to achieve optimal audio coverage, accounting for factors such as sound distribution, room acoustics and echo cancellation, all whilst ensuring that aesthetically, the space looks great.
Cinos’ expertise and partnerships with leading manufacturers positions us as the go-to provider for your meeting room audio requirements. Not only will we make your spaces look great, we will ensure everyone can be heard with outstanding clarity. Behind the scenes, amplifiers and digital sound processors will ensure audio levels are balanced correctly and sound reproduction is perfect whilst benefitting from the latest AI technology to eliminate unwanted background noise. We will integrate the most suitable products for the space; from soundbars and ceiling mounted microphone arrays to stylish user interfaces with user-friendly, intuitive controls.
Networked Audio
Traditionally, AV systems required point-to-point physical connections between devices to provide audio signals. Not only were these systems expensive and difficult to scale, but they were also unreliable with signal degradation increasing as the distance between audio inputs and outputs grew. Today all that has changed. As the worlds of AV and IT have converged, organisations are reaping the benefits of transmitting audio across their networks.
As the name suggests, networked audio (also known as Audio-over-IP) concerns the transportation of digital audio signals via LAN or WAN using industry standard network protocols. It allows organisations to use standard building infrastructure to transport audio over the network, providing a much greater level of control and flexibility at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional systems. Cinos have extensive experience in optimising the delivery of audio over the network and are well-versed with widely known standards such as DANTE which natively work with solutions from our leading partners including Crestron, Q-SYS, Sennheiser, Biamp and Shure.
Why choose Cinos Audio Solutions?
Cinos have been delivering integrated, end-to-end AV control solutions for organisations across the world since our formation in 2007. We are recognised as one of the leading AV solution providers in the UK and have worked with some of the biggest names across the private and public sectors. Our extensive experience and expertise, underlined by an ethos of believing in excellence sets us apart from other providers and has enabled us to deliver these same exceptional standards globally on which we have built our reputation.
First-Class
Project Management Methodology
Whether we are installing a single display, a video wall, or a sophisticated networked AV over IP infrastructure, we always adhere to the same strict project management methodology from design and installation right through to commissioning and client handover. We take the time to understand the fundamentals of how you work and what success looks like for your stakeholders and users.
Your Project Manager will guide you through every step of your AV project, backed by a team of experienced engineers, led by a culture of integrity, open communication and delivering excellence. Post-installation, our customer success team will provide feedback and training sessions to guarantee user adoption is at the optimum level and your investment can be realised to its full potential.
More than just
your Audio Solutions Partner
As a leading systems integrator, we never stand still. Our early history focussed on delivering world-class AV installations we knew we could not stop there. We recognise that AV equipment has changed substantially over the years, evolving from standalone devices such as displays and speakers, into a networked IT ecosystem.
Our determination to constantly evolve and develop our service offerings sets us apart from other providers. We are no longer seen as just the go-to partner for our customers’ AV requirements. We have invested significantly in our people and in building our highly resilient Cinos Cloud Platform to become an established managed services provider. Today, we have the expertise to deliver true end-to-end solutions; giving organisations the confidence that their audio-visual, unified communications and supporting infrastructure can work together seamlessly.
Audio Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
We deliver high-performance audio systems designed for clarity, control, and consistency across all types of environments. Through trusted partnerships with manufacturers such as Biamp, Shure, Sennheiser, JBL, and Q-SYS, we offer tailored solutions for everything from meeting rooms and auditoriums to public spaces and hospitality venues.
Our approach combines acoustic expertise with the latest audio technologies, including beamforming microphones, ceiling-mounted arrays, speakers, and digital sound processors to ensure sound is optimised for your space, no matter the size or complexity. In divisible or multi-use rooms, we design systems that intelligently adapt, automatically adjusting audio zones to match the room configuration.
We also implement AI-powered enhancements to suppress background noise and focus on active speakers, improving meeting clarity without compromise. Where required, we can deploy networked audio systems using standards such as Dante, allowing audio to be routed over IP for greater flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
From aesthetic integration to acoustically balanced sound and future-ready infrastructure, we deliver professional audio systems that work exactly as they should – seamlessly and reliably.
High-quality audio is one of the most important elements of a productive meeting. If participants cannot hear clearly, conversations become repetitive, misunderstandings increase, and valuable time is lost. This is particularly important in today’s hybrid working environments, where remote attendees rely entirely on the audio experience to participate effectively. Clear, intelligible sound helps ensure everyone can contribute confidently, stay engaged, and remain focused on meeting objectives.
Conference rooms often present a range of audio challenges, from background noise and echo to poor microphone coverage and inconsistent sound levels. Addressing these issues requires more than simply installing speakers and microphones. A professionally designed solution considers room size, layout, acoustics and occupancy to deliver balanced sound throughout the space, ensuring every participant can be heard clearly regardless of where they are seated.
At Cinos, we work with industry-leading manufacturers including Biamp, Sennheiser, Shure and Q-SYS to deliver tailored conference room audio solutions for spaces of all sizes. From integrated audio bars for smaller meeting rooms to advanced ceiling microphone arrays, distributed speaker systems and intelligent digital signal processing for larger environments, we ensure exceptional audio performance that supports seamless collaboration. Many modern solutions also incorporate AI-powered technologies to reduce background noise and enhance speech intelligibility, helping create a more natural and engaging meeting experience for all participants.
Choosing the right conference room audio solution starts with understanding how the space will be used. Factors such as room size, occupancy, meeting formats and the collaboration platforms you use all play an important role. The physical environment must also be considered, as hard surfaces such as glass walls can create reverberation and impact speech clarity, often requiring additional acoustic treatment or more sophisticated audio technology.
A small meeting room may perform perfectly with an integrated video bar or soundbar, while larger spaces often benefit from dedicated ceiling or table microphones, distributed speakers, digital signal processing (DSP) and AI-powered noise reduction to ensure everyone can hear and be heard clearly. The goal is to deliver consistent audio coverage throughout the room whilst maintaining a simple, intuitive user experience.
Working with an experienced AV integrator such as Cinos ensures the solution is designed around your specific requirements rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. By assessing room acoustics, layout and collaboration needs, we can recommend the most suitable combination of microphones, speakers and audio processing technologies to provide exceptional sound quality today, while ensuring the solution can scale with your future requirements.
Conference rooms often suffer from audio issues that impact meeting productivity and the overall user experience. Common challenges include participants sounding distant or unclear, background noise interrupting conversations, echo and reverberation caused by hard surfaces such as glass walls, and uneven audio coverage that makes it difficult for everyone in the room to be heard. These problems are often amplified in larger meeting spaces and hybrid environments where remote attendees rely entirely on the audio experience.
The most effective solution depends on the room itself. Modern conference room audio systems can utilise ceiling-mounted microphone arrays, extension microphones, strategically positioned speakers and intelligent digital signal processing (DSP) to improve speech clarity and ensure consistent audio coverage throughout the space. Many solutions also incorporate AI-powered technology to suppress unwanted background noise, reduce echo and automatically enhance active speakers, helping conversations feel more natural and engaging.
At Cinos, we take a consultative approach to conference room audio design, assessing factors such as room size, layout, occupancy and acoustics before recommending a solution. By combining technologies from industry-leading partners with our audio and AV expertise, we ensure every participant can hear and be heard clearly, creating a seamless meeting experience for both in-room and remote attendees.
Often, yes. Many conference room audio systems can be improved through targeted upgrades such as additional microphones, new speakers, enhanced audio processing or AI-powered noise reduction technologies, without requiring a complete replacement. The best approach will depend on your existing equipment, room acoustics and collaboration requirements.
Cinos’ Audit+ site survey service helps organisations understand the most cost-effective path forward. By assessing your current environment, room acoustics and existing technology, we can recommend practical improvements that may include equipment upgrades, acoustic treatments such as wall panels, changes to room layout or furniture, and enhancements to audio processing. This consultative approach helps improve audio quality and meeting experiences while maximising the value of your existing investment.
Artificial intelligence is helping to make meeting room audio more intelligent, adaptive and reliable. Rather than simply amplifying sound, modern AI-powered audio solutions can identify and prioritise human speech, reduce unwanted background noise and enhance voice clarity in real time. This creates a better experience for both in-room and remote participants, helping organisations deliver more productive and inclusive meetings.
Many of today’s leading audio solutions use AI-driven beamforming microphones and intelligent audio processing to automatically track active speakers, suppress distractions such as keyboard typing, air conditioning and hallway noise, and minimise echo or reverberation within the room. Some platforms can also create virtual audio boundaries that focus on participants within a defined meeting space, while integrations with tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom can provide live captions, meeting transcripts and AI-generated summaries to reduce administrative workloads.
At Cinos, we work with leading manufacturers to help organisations take advantage of the latest AI-driven audio innovations. To learn more about how artificial intelligence is transforming not only meeting room audio but the wider AV landscape, read our blog by Matt Stradling, AV Pre-Sales Department Lead, “How AI and AV are Coming Together to Reshape Our Workplace.“
Network audio solutions, often referred to as Audio-over-IP, transport digital audio across a standard IT network rather than relying on dedicated point-to-point audio cabling. This approach provides organisations with greater flexibility, allowing audio to be distributed throughout buildings or across multiple locations whilst maintaining consistent, high-quality sound. Unlike traditional analogue systems, audio signals can travel long distances without degradation, ensuring clear and reliable performance.
One of the biggest advantages of networked audio is scalability. New microphones, speakers, amplifiers and other audio devices can be added as requirements evolve without extensive rewiring, making it far easier to expand or adapt systems over time. Centralised management also allows audio to be routed, controlled and monitored through software, significantly simplifying system administration and reducing maintenance requirements.
Network audio solutions can also help reduce infrastructure costs by using standard network cabling and switches rather than dedicated audio cabling. This makes them particularly well-suited to large and divisible meeting spaces, educational environments, hospitality venues and multi-site organisations. With extensive expertise across both AV and IT networks, Cinos is uniquely positioned to design and deploy Audio-over-IP solutions that deliver exceptional performance, simplified management and the scalability to support future growth.
Modern meeting room audio solutions play an important role in creating more accessible and inclusive collaboration environments. Features such as intelligent microphone arrays, AI-powered noise reduction, live captions and meeting transcription services help ensure conversations are easier to follow for all participants, whether they are joining in person or remotely. These technologies can improve speech clarity, reduce distractions and provide alternative ways for users to engage with meeting content.
Accessibility can also be enhanced through dedicated assisted listening technologies. Hearing loop systems, for example, allow users with compatible hearing aids and cochlear implants to receive audio directly from the meeting room system, helping them participate more confidently in discussions and presentations. When combined with high-quality microphones, speakers and digital audio processing, these solutions help ensure everyone in the room can hear and be heard clearly.
Cinos works with leading manufacturers, including Ampetronic, to design accessible meeting spaces that support a wide range of user needs. Our experience includes the deployment of hearing loop systems within council chambers and workplace environments, helping organisations create more inclusive meeting experiences for employees, stakeholders and members of the public alike.
Cinos combines deep expertise across both audio-visual technology and IT infrastructure to deliver audio solutions that are tailored to the way organisations work. Whether you’re equipping a small meeting room, designing flexible collaboration spaces or deploying a large-scale Audio-over-IP environment, we take the time to understand your users, objectives and technical requirements before recommending the most appropriate solution.
Through partnerships with leading audio manufacturers and extensive experience across corporate workplaces, hospitality venues, control rooms and other specialist environments, we design systems that deliver exceptional audio quality, intuitive user experiences and long-term scalability. As both an AV integrator and managed services provider, we also ensure the underlying network infrastructure is capable of supporting high-performance audio technologies now and in the future.
Whether you’re looking to improve audio quality in a single meeting room, upgrade an existing conferencing environment or deploy a large-scale Audio-over-IP solution, Cinos has the expertise to help. From initial consultation and Audit+ site surveys through to design, deployment and ongoing support, we help organisations create meeting experiences where every participant can hear and be heard clearly. Explore a selection of our case studies below to see how we’ve delivered impactful audio solutions across a wide range of environments.
