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To date there are over 20 large luxury vessels, ranging from 50 to 100 metres, with Sensory systems onboard. Founded by two former yacht captains, Sensory International benefits from a first-hand understanding of the marine world and its requirements. We believe this sets us apart and is one of the reasons why we are the only company operating in our field to have won the CEDIA AV industry award for “Best Marine Installation” for two consecutive years.
Structured Cabling
The structured cabling is the back bone of the system, connecting all the different components. It must be reliable (thoroughly tested), utilise the latest technology and allow for future upgrades or expansion.
Network & Data
Connectivity is a priority in today's world. Whilst providing this we can ensure that your confidential data is protected, your family is kept safe whilst online and ensure that critical and irreplaceable data is backed up and recoverable.
Intelligent Lighting
Lighting control allows you to greatly enhance all the environments in which you live; creating different ambiences with multiple lights at the touch of a single button. Lighting control can reinforce your security systems and significantly reduce your energy consumption without compromising comfort or style.
Window & Blind Control
Discover the perfect balance of natural and artificial light with motorised, automated if required, curtains and blinds. It is also possible to control ambient temperature and protect valuable assets from direct sunlight with these products.
Audio & Visual
There is a huge range of options for listening and viewing. Our designers will weigh up the requirements for quality, performance and aesthetics to create solution that best fits the brief.
Home Cinema
We offer all types of cinematic experiences, from a media room in everyday use to an external cinema on a sky deck of a superyacht. Much of the equipment can be cleverly concealed so that all the magic of Hollywood can be brought in to any living space at the touch of a button.
Integration & Control
Integration is the process of combining several sub-systems and overlaying a programmable control interface to give enhanced performance and functionality. Our programming will ensure your system is reliable, intuitive and fun to use.
Security
Our in-house, SSAIB accredited, security team design and install a range of CCTV, intruder, access and monitoring options which are tailored to the risk profile and protection level requirement of each individual case.
Marine Telecommunication
We supply and install global voice, data telecommunications, VSAT, and GSM plus MTN airtime contracts that can offer flexible bandwidth options. Worldwide satellite TV decoder boxes and viewing cards, IP streaming, TV and other entertainment options are also available.
We believe we make a difference to life onboard, transforming spaces into something truly special. From simple projects to some of the most challenging, we create the perfect system entirely tailored to your own unique specification and requirements. From initial consultations through to project completion, we will take you on a journey to achieving exactly what you want.
Client ConsultationThe first step will be meeting with one of our specialists to discuss your vision for the project, enabling us to fully understand your lifestyle needs and requirements. This stage of the process is crucial in making us aware of how each room will be used, so that we can suggest options to fulfil your brief. We explain the product ranges we use and why they have been chosen. At this stage we will show you examples of drawings enabling you to see how the project will unfold.
Initial DesignUsing the design brief created during the consultation, the design team will specify a system which meets all the requirements and parameters. They will select appropriate equipment that has been tested and evaluated in-house.
Detailed DesignOnce you have decided to employ Sensory for the project, the design team focus on the finer details of creating your system. They produce wiring diagrams for the cable infrastructure, create detailed drawings for the engineers, including mechanical equipment, calculated weights and dimensions, expected heat production to allow for appropriate ventilation, plus many other careful considerations.
Project ManagementThe Sensory Project Manager will be your main point of contact throughout the delivery of the project. They are responsible for delivering each project on time and on budget. As leaders of the team they co-ordinate all of the Sensory departments; design, engineering and programming. They liaise with any other trades and professions involved in the project. The Project Manager will provide the client with regular progress reports as the project progresses.
1st Fix EngineeringStructured cabling is the backbone of your system. As a result we design a cable infrastructure that has a high degree of contingency, rendering cable failure almost non-existent and allowing for future upgrades. Once the cabling has been installed, the termination is then carried out by our engineers, monitored by our Project Manager.
System SetupYour system is assembled and pre-programmed off-site at our Sensory headquarters, where clients or their representatives are invited to inspect how the system will operate. This means that you can get a feel for the system, raise possible modifications and ensure it is programmed as expected. This in-house system set up process greatly reduces the amount of time and disruption on-site during the installation phase.
2nd Fix EngineeringNow that the structured cabling has been laid and checked and the system has been set up, commissioned and programmed, it is time to install the system. Equipment is delivered, head end equipment is installed, TVs, speakers and automation products are fitted into the ceilings and walls, all whilst upholding the highest standards of cleanliness.
ProgrammingA programmer will pull together all elements of your system onto a single control panel, which may be in the form of a dedicated control panel, or more commonly nowadays, on your tablet pc or iPad. The programming of your system has two levels. There is the complicated coding that ties a series of actions under the single push of a button, for example switching on a projector whilst the screen descends and the lights dim. Secondly there is the on-screen panel layout that can be customised for your system and allows you to control multiple sub-systems from one unit.
Service & SupportWhilst we only ever use robust, tried and tested products, our systems still require a certain level of maintenance. We have a dedicated support team who provide quick solutions to any issue that may arise. After the initial warranty period of your contract has expired, we offer Service Level Agreements that will ensure that you maximise the enjoyment of your system, giving you peace of mind that support is available plus an awareness of upgrades and early warning of potential problems.
Featured Project
This is the second yacht project we have undertaken for this client and his Captain (the former being a 50m motor yacht which was completed in 2007). We were asked to provide a fully integrated lighting control system, an AV distribution system in high definition, an IT and data network system throughout the yacht, a full security CCTV system, VSAT & GSM communication systems, TVRO satellite TV and distribution across the yacht. A steward call system for communication via iPads and iPods were also requested. We were asked to provide global audio throughout the yacht for live performances, so that the grand piano in the main lounge could be heard throughout the vessel. There was a requirement for a permanent outdoor cinema system, in addition to the standard LCD and plasma displays. The main focus of the brief was to incorporate all of these elements into a control interface that was intuitive and easy to use.
Our proposal was simple: to give an existing client who was familiar with our standard of work and systems exactly what they required. Our security team provided a custom CCTV system featuring analytic cameras. The games room garnered special attention, as it was one of the most frequently used areas on the yacht. The external all weather permanent cinema with drop down screen and projector was designed with numerous projectors tested and surveyed before the final proposal. To get a better understanding of the system we were designing and to help sell the concept to the owner and Captain, our design team drew up some 3D renders that simulated what could be expected. This helped not only the owner and Captain to make a decision but it also aided our engineers and the shipyard during installation.
The owner had requested that the onboard iPads and iPods should also be used as a means of communication for the waiting staff, in addition to their AV control functions. The games room featured dual large screens with independent video and audio source selection so that two different video sources could be watched independently and the audio could be selected from either of those video sources or any other. The permanent external cinema required a special projector so that it could be viewed during a hot sunny day or in the evening under the stars. A Projection Design projector was selected for use after different models were tested at our main facility in the UK. Consideration was taken when designing the projector housing; a special air-conditioned waterproof enclosure was designed to keep the projector and its bulb cool throughout the day and night. VSAT & GSM communications were also installed.
Once the designs and the final drawings were completed, the entire AV system, including the integration of the security system, was built and preprogrammed at our main office prior to the installation (as shown above). As part of the protocol, we then invited the owner’s representatives, the Captain and shipyard technicians to visit and use the system for a FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) sign off. The cable infrastructure had already been installed and tested onboard with complete accredited documentation.
We had to carry out a great deal of research and testing in the early stages to find cables that met the German boat builder’s unusually stringent fire safety criteria. Working towards a tight deadline alongside the interior fitters was not always easy but we anticipated added workload in the final stages of the project and increased the number of personnel on-site accordingly, enabling us to comfortably meet the deadline.
We continue to provide global support and service for the owners, Captain and crew.
