AV
19 x D.A.S 2-Way Coaxial 6.5” Ceiling Speaker
12 x D.A.S. Weatherproof Arco24T Dual 4” and horn
1 x Redback 4 Channel 100v Line amplifier
1 x Redback 2 Channel 100v Line amplifier
1 x Redback 1 Channel 100v Line Amplifier
1 x Redback 8ch Mono/Stereo Mixer
1 x Creator 8 In to 8 out Audio Visual Matrix Switcher
1 x Electro-Voice RE2 Hand Held Radio Microphone System
2 x Sony Set Top Box2 x Toshiba DVD Player
4 x Heavy Duty Plasma / LCD
1x Panasonic 42” Commercial Display Panel (front lounge)
1 x Panasonic 50” Commercial Display Panel
2 x
DAS Artec28, Double 8” and horn 2-way speaker (DJ)
1 x
EV Sub315, powered sub woofer
1 x
DJ Coffin Case (slim line) to suit existing DJ Equipment
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The brief to Nick Russel of Music Workshop from the client was quite clear cut - high end, un-compromised audio with a tasteful yet flexible vision component that does not impact on the aesthetics of the building.
"There were challenges from the beginning but as a whole the end result is terrific," said Nick. "The venue is a multi-storey complex with residents above meaning ceiling cavities were small (restricting the size of the speakers we could use) and that isolation of sound was also important."
In-ceiling speakers maintained the aesthetics of the venue, which was painstakingly designed and constructed, so as not to have an eye-sore of box speakers hanging from the walls. However ceiling speakers are renowned for poor quality sound particularly in the low frequency range.
"We combated this issue by installing high powered ceiling speakers with an enclosed back for better low frequency response instead of installing a sub woofer which would upset the neighbours," explained Nick. "The speakers we used are by a Spanish manufacturer D.A.S. and are more than comparable both in price and sound quality to more recognizable brands such as Bose and JBL."
The outdoor speakers (also DAS) were deliberately selected and placed so that to aim across the face of the building instead of out towards the street, this restricts the spill to nearby merchants and also back inside the venue allowing isolation between zones to occur.
The venue was always intended to retain class while maintaining an entertaining environment. They didn’t want to look like a sports bar, but still needed offer what people want.
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The background music system consists of seven zones each with individual volume control so that depending on the mood or the clientele in particular areas of the venue the atmosphere could be accurately controlled from one location behind the bar. The system needed to be simple to operate so that all bar staff could control the atmosphere.
"We knew that it is of great importance to ‘read the crowd’ and give them what they want, so we installed an ‘8 x 8’ audiovisual matrix system that allows the staff to send any audio, any video or any combination of the two to any area of the venue they desired whether it be the speaker system, the DJ system or the plasma screens," said Nick. "This means that any given Saturday customers can enjoy a coffee outside in the alfresco dining area with easy listening music on in the background or crank up the footy match on the plasma by the bar simultaneously. This also allows clients to book the front lounge area for a special function like a 21st birthday party, put on a DVD with a photo slideshow and listen to their own music without disturbing the rest of the venue."
The high number of speakers is so that each punter, regardless of their location, receives the same high quality audio as the next. The more speakers you have, the quieter each can be and the more even the sound is distributed.
The most important part of any installation is the infra-structure and planning. If you consider every possible need that may be encountered and allow for that in the cabling and design of the system then the outcome is complete flexibility and a system that caters for all punters and client requirements.
The 25 years of experience that comes from a well established audiovisual company, a confident client with a very clear view and a terrific venue are what make this installation a complete success. |
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