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Shop & Retail Sound Systems

Background music and in-store announcements for shops, showrooms and retail chains. Designed, supplied and installed by Commercial Audio Outlet.

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How audio works in a shop

The right music keeps customers browsing for longer and reinforces your brand. Retail sound should be even across the shop floor, with no loud spots by the till, plus a microphone for announcements and staff calls. Larger stores benefit from a multi-zone system so fitting rooms, stockrooms and different departments can be set separately.

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Shop floor

Evenly spaced ceiling or pendant speakers for consistent music across every aisle.

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Tills & entrance

Coverage that carries to the door to draw people in, without overwhelming staff at the till.

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Fitting rooms

A quieter zone with its own volume for a more comfortable experience.

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Stockroom & warehouse

Paging and music in the back so staff can be called to the shop floor.

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Announcements

A desktop paging microphone for offers, closing-time and staff messages.

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Multi-site consistency

The same system design across every branch, with centrally scheduled music.

Music, licensing and control

Control: a matrix amplifier or mixer lets staff choose the source and volume for each zone, from wall panels or a touchscreen.

Licensing: playing recorded music in public in the UK needs TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS. Personal services like Spotify aren't licensed for business use, so you'll also need a business music service.

Soundtrack Your Business: we can supply Soundtrack, a music streaming service built for businesses, with 125 million+ songs and 2,500+ ready-made playlists, scheduled and controlled from one app.

1. Free system design

Tell us about your space and we'll design a system around your zones, requirements and budget. Free and no obligation.

2. Supply

We supply the complete system: speakers, amplifiers, microphones, media players and cable.

3. Installation

We can quote for installation through our UK installer network, to time and budget.

4. Ongoing support

Our products come with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty as standard, and our team is on hand if you need help.

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Retail audio FAQs

How many speakers does a shop need?

It depends on size and ceiling height. As a rough guide, one ceiling speaker per 15 to 25 square metres gives even coverage.

Can I make in-store announcements?

Yes. A paging microphone lets staff make announcements to the shop floor, stockroom or everywhere.

Can the same system go in every branch?

Yes. We can design a standard system and supply it to every site, so your brand sounds the same everywhere.

Do I need a music licence?

Yes. UK businesses playing recorded music in public need TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS, and a music service licensed for business use, such as Soundtrack.

Can you design and install a system for me?

Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation system design and can quote for installation through our UK installer network.

What warranty do your products come with?

Our products come with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty as standard.

Start your retail project

Tell us about your retail and we'll design the right system for free. Call 01284 652 949, email sales@commercial-audio.co.uk or use the form below.

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