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Retail & Hospitality Audiovisual Solutions.

Complete audio and visual systems for multi-site retail and hospitality brands.

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    Background music, digital signage, and AV installation - managed end-to-end.
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    Designed and installed by our team, then fully supported 24/7/365.
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    One platform, one supplier, across all your locations.

Our music solutions.

Our music solutions build an impactful audio experience. They're designed to support your brand and your day-to-day operations.

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Choose from over 100 professionally curated playlists with our effortless background music service, create your own from our multi million-track library, or match the vibe of your favourite Spotify playlists.

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With our professional playlist curation service, we aim to build a music profile that helps you boost sales, encourage increased spend, and amplifies your brand.

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Our branded radio solution gives businesses an end-to-end production service, easily managed from one platform.

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Our digital signage solutions.

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Seeing is believing. Our visual solutions keep your brand identity consistent and impactful. We're with you every step of the way.

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Whether you have 5 screens or 5,000 to manage, our digital signage system supports easy uploading and scheduling of static or video content.

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Build your own branded TV channel. Mix news, weather, sports, promotions, social content and entertainment - all in one place.

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Hardware.

The Startle Player manages your music and digital signage from one device. It uses proxies, firewalls and secure outbound-only comms to keep you safe.

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Easily synchronise your audio and visual content across screens.

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Compatible with HDMI connections, 3.5mm jacks, Sonos or Chromecast hardware.

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Plug and play with our auto configuration, and utilise caching to help with any network interruptions.

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Connect your player easily via ethernet or WiFi, with static or dynamic IP addressing.

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Startle Studio.

With Studio, a user-friendly platform designed for enterprise businesses, you can manage multiple locations simultaneously, all powered by our Startle Player. Our drag-and-drop scheduling tool makes it easy to tailor music to different times of day and trading patterns. Set your venue’s opening and closing hours, schedule your volume, EQ, and manage granular permission levels.

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AV Installation.

With our nationwide network of trusted engineers, you can be sure your venues are in safe hands. We'll take care of making sure your music and digital signage solutions are in place, including any amps, speakers or screens that need installing on-site. Our services are all backed up by our hands-on Relentless Support™. Because we know your hours won’t always be 9-5, we’re here 24/7/365.

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Faqs.

Frequently asked questions.

What are audiovisual solutions for businesses?

Audiovisual solutions combine background music, digital signage, screens, and audio systems to create a complete in-store experience.

What is audio branding?

Audio branding is the use of music and sound to represent a brand’s identity and create a consistent atmosphere across locations. This can include curated playlists, branded radio, and scheduled music designed to match a brand’s audience and environment.

What is visual branding in stores or venues?

Visual branding includes digital signage content and branded TV channels used to display promotions, messaging, entertainment, or branded visuals in commercial environments.

Can audiovisual systems be used across multiple locations?

Yes. Audiovisual systems are commonly used by multi-location retail and hospitality businesses to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all venues.

What does an AV installation involve?

AV installation covers the physical setup of all audio and visual equipment in your venues - speakers, amplifiers, screens, cabling, and media players. At Startle, our engineers handle everything on-site, including any necessary mounts, zoning, and testing.

What AV hardware does Startle work with?

We work with industry-leading suppliers to source and specify the right hardware for each venue - including ceiling-mounted and pendant speakers, amplifiers, screens ranging from standard displays to large-format video walls, and the Startle Player, which manages your music and digital signage from a single device.