Melbourne Cup Day Screens and Sound at Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant, Balmoral
A Melbourne Cup lunch spread across multiple spaces at Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant needed every screen live and every guest able to hear the race. IHAV delivered screens, speakers and signal distribution across the venue so the organiser could focus on their guests.
In short: IHAV supplied and operated screens, PA and signal distribution across multiple spaces at Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant, Balmoral for a Melbourne Cup Day event in November 2020.
The challenge
What the event organiser needed
Running a Melbourne Cup event across more than one room at the same venue adds a layer of complexity that can catch organisers off guard. Every space needs its own screen, its own sound, and a reliable signal feed from a single source. If one room drops out or the audio cuts on race call, the whole experience falls apart and guests notice immediately.
The organiser needed a provider who could cover all of it, from the main dining space through to the Louis Terrace and the Betel Leaf room, without requiring them to chase multiple suppliers or troubleshoot anything on the day. The goal was simple: every screen showing the race, every speaker delivering clear audio, no surprises.
How we delivered
The production, end to end
IHAV set up a mix of 50-inch and 75-inch LCD screens across the three spaces, each mounted on presentation stands and fed via DECIMATOR SDI/HDMI signal duplicators to ensure a clean, identical picture in every room from a single source. That kind of distribution means no dropped signal and no one room getting a delayed or degraded feed.
Audio was handled by three QSC K10.2 powered speakers on K&M stands, driven by an Allen & Heath Qu-16 mixer, with a Shure ULXD2 wireless handheld microphone available for any announcements or hosting duties. The setup gave the organiser a full PA across the venue without the complexity of managing it themselves.
On the day
The setup
Gear & services supplied
What we brought
The venue
About Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant, Balmoral
Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant sits on the foreshore at Balmoral Beach on Sydney's lower north shore. It's a popular choice for corporate lunches, private dining and special occasion events, with multiple spaces that can be used together or independently.
IHAV has no prior installation history at this venue, but we're fully equipped to bring a complete AV setup to any restaurant or hospitality space, tailored to the rooms and the event. If you're planning a function at Bathers' Pavilion or a similar Sydney venue, get in touch and we'll put together a package that fits.
The result
The result
Guests across every space of the venue had a clear view of the race and could hear every call. The organiser had one point of contact, one crew on the ground, and nothing to worry about on the AV side. That's the straightforward result a multi-room event like this needs.
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FAQ
Questions about events like this
Can you supply screens and PA across multiple rooms at Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant?
Yes. IHAV supplies and operates screens, speakers and signal distribution across multiple spaces within a single venue. At Bathers' Pavilion we covered three separate areas with consistent picture and audio throughout.
What's the best way to distribute a live feed to several screens at once?
Signal duplicators, such as the DECIMATOR SDI/HDMI units we used on this job, split a single source feed to multiple screens without any loss in quality. Every screen gets an identical, clean picture at the same time.
Do you supply LED screen hire for Melbourne Cup and race day events in Sydney?
Absolutely. Race day events are a regular part of our calendar. We bring the screens, stands, audio and signal distribution so the organiser doesn't have to coordinate multiple suppliers or worry about technical issues on the day.
Can IHAV handle a corporate event at a restaurant venue in Sydney's northern suburbs?
Yes. IHAV operates across Sydney and Australia-wide, including harbour-side and suburban restaurant venues. We bring everything needed for a professional setup and manage the AV from start to finish.