Jalapeños Mexican Restaurant in Anchorage, AK

Large-Scale Multi-Zone Audio Integration – Premium Restaurant Installation

The Opportunity

A certified integration partner was commissioned to design and deploy a sophisticated multi-zone audio system for a high-end restaurant featuring expansive open ceilings and a dramatic, cavernous architectural layout.

The venue required:

• 6 independently controlled audio zones
  (Outdoor Patio, Main Dining Area, Second Floor Dining, Bar Area, Front Entrance, Restrooms)

• A total of 38 loudspeakers across multiple form factors
  (In-Ceiling, In-Wall, Outdoor, and Hanging Pendant)

• Seamless zone-by-zone music control

• App-based streaming and system management via tablet and smartphone

• High-performance sound clarity across a challenging acoustic environment

• Visually elegant speaker designs to complement the interior architecture

The project demanded scalability, reliability, and intuitive control — without compromising sound quality or aesthetic integration.

The Configuration & System Design

To meet the performance and control requirements, the integrator selected a scalable Soundavo commercial audio platform built around the WS66i matrix architecture.

Core System Components

1 × WS66i – 6×6 Multi-Zone Matrix Amplifier

• Dual built-in music streamers

• Native Spotify Connect & TIDAL Connect

• AirPlay support

• Full app-based zone control

2 × MZA-12 Multi-Channel Amplifiers

• Expanded output capacity via preamp-out / BUS loop integration

• Seamless zone grouping with WS66i

• Designed for large speaker deployments

Loudspeaker Deployment

• 18 × HPS-6WH-V Hanging Pendant Speakers

• 13 × IC-860CF In-Ceiling Speakers

• 7 × EC-860-BL Outdoor Speakers

This configuration enabled efficient power distribution, precise zone management, and flexible expansion while maintaining clean rack integration and centralized control.

The Result

The completed installation delivers:

• Fully independent control across all 6 zones

• Consistent, evenly distributed sound coverage throughout the venue

• Smooth music streaming from mobile devices

• Visually refined loudspeaker aesthetics that blend seamlessly into the architecture

The restaurant owner reports overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers, who frequently comment on both:

• The clarity and richness of the sound

• The elegant appearance of the installed speakers

The system enhances the guest experience while giving management complete control over ambiance in every area of the venue.