Biamp recently provided Biamp Desono architectural loudspeakers for the Boston Beer Company’s Angry Orchard Walden Cider House located in Hudson Valley, New York, completing the installation of a comprehensive venue-wide audio system. The project, designed and implemented by Delaware Audio Visual, delivers consistent, high-quality sound across the destination’s multi-level tasting room, outdoor gathering spaces and event venues.
The Angry Orchard Walden Cider House welcomes guests who move fluidly between two interior levels, outdoor seating areas and event spaces—shifting from relaxed tastings to peak-season crowds and live events. The venue required an audio solution that would provide a cohesive “house sound,” to support announcements and live events yet be simple to operate for staff while remaining dependable for IT management.
“Reliability and consistency are critical,” says Julian Wiryo, Senior Digital Workplace Engineer, Boston Beer Company. “Having low-maintenance, dependable solutions is essential.”
With no on-site IT staff, the system needed to perform consistently day after day, adapting to changing crowd patterns and music styles without introducing complexity or downtime.
Delaware Audio Visual addressed these requirements through a zoned audio approach using Desono architectural loudspeakers from Biamp, allowing staff to tailor sound levels and content to each area while maintaining a cohesive experience throughout the venue.
The solution features a fully hardwired architecture that eliminates Wi-Fi dependency and the audio dropouts that can disrupt guest experience.
“A fully hardwired system eliminated music dropouts,” adds Julian. “Nobody wants an unexpected beat drop.”
Using the Desono loudspeaker family from Biamp across the venue ensures consistent voicing from zone to zone while allowing coverage and output to be tailored to each area. The system also provides reliable microphone support for announcements and event hosting.
Delaware Audio Visual carefully executed the installation to preserve the venue’s warm, open architecture and natural wood finishes. Wood-grain surface raceways and concealed cabling maintained the building’s aesthetic while delivering professional-grade performance.
“I’m most proud of the fit and finish,” says Caleb Eller, Project Manager at Delaware Audio Visual. “The technology enhances the environment without distracting from it.”