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Mons Faraya is a Lebanese ski resort— a buzzing hotspot that effortlessly combines a chic restaurant vibe with an electrifying music bar scene. Set on approximately 1400m2, it strikes the right balance, accommodating a lively crowd without losing its intimate charm. With indoor, outdoor and pool area, it’s a location where haute cuisine meets high-energy beats, drawing in locals and tourists alike. The venue hosts the best local and international DJs as well as popular local bands such as Kimotion, Moblack and Aryme.

The venue itself, which has been masterminded by Youssef Hadid, Nazir Bassit and Chris Bosnoyan, recently took ownership of a Martin Audio PA after Charbel Fahed of Technosound, the Martin Audio partner, met with Bassit and Hadid. “They were seeking a top-tier sound system, so I recommended Martin Audio for its exceptional quality and performance,” he said. ”However, it wasn’t their first time working with Technosound, since my father, Pierre Fahed, had previously worked on several projects with Mr. Hadid.

“The owners were already well-versed with the stellar reputation of Martin Audio,” he continued, knowing that we have previously worked on other projects for one of the owners using Martin Audio BlacklineX. They knew that only a brand of this calibre could deliver the immersive audio experience they envisioned.”

THE OWNERS WERE ALREADY WELL-VERSED WITH THE STELLAR REPUTATION OF MARTIN AUDIO.

Technosound’s Pierre Fahed and Tony el Bitar meticulously designed the system, ensuring every corner of Mons resonates with crystal-clear sound and pulsating energy. CDD15, CDD12 and Blackline X218 subs are strategically placed In the outdoor and pool areas. The remainder of the CDD12 speakers and Blackline X118 subs are stationed in the indoor areas of Mons.

Elsewhere, Martin Audio ADORN speakers are strategically placed in the rest room area to ensure guests remain immersed in the venue’s vibrant atmosphere and never miss a beat. While there is a traditional stage, the system effortlessly transitions from ambient background music during the day to high-octane beats at night.

The music profile during the day is lounge music and a dynamic blend of mainly Afro House and chart-topping hits at night,as well as during their ‘après-ski’ events, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

The owners have expressed immense satisfaction with the system. Nazir commented, “Working with Technosound has been a fantastic experience. Their Martin Audio solution has helped transform Mons Faraya into a top-tier venue with exceptional sound quality.

“The system perfectly complements our dynamic atmosphere, and our guests have consistently praised the audio experience. We highly recommend Technosound for their professionalism, expertise and commitment to excellence.”

The Sportcampus Zuiderpark is an indoor sports arena located in The Hague. Opened in 2017 it is used for several indoor sports and the main 3,500-cap hall is the home arena of professional basketball club The Hague Royals.

Every year, just before Christmas, the venue hosts the annual Sportgala, which recognizes the achievements of local athletes and sports teams, as well as coaches, referees and volunteers.

Also based in the Hague region is Roel Bik’s rental supply company, Minigigs, who were contracted to provide sound, light, video and rigging. While Roel has reinforced many sports events at the arena, the challenge this time was to convert a cavernous and reverberant multipurpose sports hall into a chameleon ‘theatre’ type venue by providing a constantly changing technical infrastructure. This would initially support the formal awards presentation, before enabling the audience of 1100 people to make its way from the stalls and bleachers down to the main floor for the after-party.

A curtain then lowered to form a partition between those wishing to engage with the high energy dance sounds of the DJ (replacing the live band of earlier), and the corporate dignitaries preferring to engage in polite conversation on the other side of the curtain, immune from the high SPL.

And with so much speech how would Minigigs maintain intelligibility, and mitigate against reflections and feedback from roaming presenters with head-worn mics.

While Roel Bik has much experience at this venue, it is only since the rental company replaced its previous frontline speaker inventory a year ago with Martin Audio that all the pieces of the jigsaw have fallen into place.

WE RECEIVED A NUMBER OF GREAT COMMENTS FROM PRODUCTION AND OTHER VIPS.

“The main reason for moving to Martin Audio is that they have a solution for each of the [projects] we do. We use TORUS for a number of venues where we need the width of coverage, and the ceilings are low, and we need to direct the angle of the speaker. CDD-LIVE we use for applications where we need little cabling, good sound quality and use Dante for getting the sound to the speakers. But just as important as good equipment is good service and our relationship with Martijn de Jong [at distributors Ampco]—and their vast experience with Martin Audio—was key.”

Owned and operated by the Muscogee Nation, the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a premier entertainment destination offering a range of gaming, dining and live entertainment experiences. Among its highlights is the new Gridiron Sportsbar, the largest sports viewing bar in the State, delivering an unparalleled viewing experience for patrons.

Headquartered in Ireland and London, AV design specialists, Audiotek, were introduced to the project by builders and fabricators i5 Design and were tasked with designing and installing a new, advanced audio and video (IPTV) system throughout the space, which also incorporates two TopGolf® swing suites (golf simulators), the Locker Room banquet suite and VIP lounge.

The system needed to support a variety of content, from live sports broadcasts to special events, with consistently reliable and high-quality audio and video. AV-over-IP services needed to be integrated with the existing network infrastructure.

Led by project manager Chris Kmiec, working with design colleagues Ash Attwood and Darren Pavitt, this was the second casino project in short succession in which Audiotek have been involved within the world of Native American gaming, having recently completed a similar installation at thePotawatomiCasinoHotel in Wisconsin. As with that project, they sub-contracted Martin Audio US-based partner, CCCP to assist with the integration.

THE RANGE OF MARTIN AUDIO PRODUCTS KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER.

The audio design was again critical as managing sound levels in a bustling, high-energy sports bar environment posed challenges in minimising echo and maintaining speech intelligibility.

However, Audiotek were able to satisfy all their sound reinforcement requirements from the Martin Audio portfolio. Their solution was to specify 40 of Martin Audio’s C8.1T 8in full range ceiling speakers and 16x SX110 subwoofers, concealed in the ceiling, to distribute the sound evenly and intelligibly around the various zones in the vast space.

A new club and lounge has opened in the Telangana city of Hyderabad, with its patrons enjoying an audio system built around Martin Audio BlacklineX loudspeakers.

The Beer Cartel is a premier venue designed to deliver a seamless fusion of gourmet dining, craft beverages and high-energy music.

Located in the city’s vibrant business and entertainment district, the Beer Cartel caters to professionals, music enthusiasts and socialites alike, seeking an immersive experience within the stylish, aesthetically designed expansive interior.

THE NEW SYSTEM HAS CREATED AN IMMERSIVE AUDIO ENVIRONMENT THAT MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE IN HOW PEOPLE EXPERIENCE MUSIC.

Aside from its diverse culinary offerings, the venue is also a hotspot for live entertainment and events, frequently hosting renowned DJs, and has already established itself as one of Hyderabad’s most sought-after nightlife destinations.

To achieve this, the owners sought an audio system that could deliver both power and precision from the get-go. The system needed to provide an immersive experience for casual evenings while scaling up effortlessly for high-energy nights. The client envisaged a set-up that would support live performances, DJ sets and background music, and knew this would require a versatile yet robust PA, capable of delivering impactful low frequencies and crystal clear mids and highs across the entire space.

The Martin Audio Blackline X15 was therefore chosen to fulfil these requirements, partnered with Blackline X218 subwoofers. Selected for its superior vocal clarity and balanced dispersion, seven of the X15s were deployed, reinforced with three X218 subwoofers, which deliver the type of powerful, tight bass response necessary to generate an immersive club atmosphere.

The sound system designer / consultant was Palagani Dushyant Reddy from White Noise, who has much previous experience with Martin Audio systems. “Delivering great sound in a venue like the Beer Cartel requires more than just power — it requires control, precision and the right tuning,” h believes. “The new system has created an immersive audio environment that makes a real difference in how people experience music.”

India: Famous Studio in Mumbai recently hosted a corporate fashion and beauty event featuring a Martin Audio WPC system deployed by Global Production Services. The evening brought together industry leaders, beauty professionals and influencers, with Indian actress Sonam Kapoor captivating the audience in a Gaurav Gupta ensemble.

The aim for the audio design was to provide sound clarity, balanced coverage and immersive sound throughout the venue. The WPC line array was leveraged for speeches, presentations and performances, complemented by SX218 subwoofers for the low-end frequencies. In addition, the LE200 stage monitors provided onstage audio clarity.

India: Situated in Vagator, Goa, GOYA lounge and club has installed a Martin Audio sound system for use across the venue and to power live performances by DJs and musicians. Designed for an immersive nightlife experience, GOYA blends high-energy entertainment with a luxurious atmosphere.

GOYA required an audio system that could maintain pristine sound quality across different areas of the club. The client sought a solution that would elevate the experience for performances, providing deep bass, clear mids and detailed highs. Furthermore, it had to be able to integrate between dance areas and lounge spaces, preventing audio spillovers while maintaining an immersive feel. With these considerations in mind, the installation team focused 

The venue’s main area was fitted with Martin Audio Torus T1215 constant curvature array loudspeakers. These are complemented by CDD15 and CDD12 coaxial differential dispersion onwall speakers providing controlled coverage. Powering the entire setup is the iK42 four-channel amplifier, along with the DX0.6 network system controller for sound processing. For additional reinforcement, compatible subwoofers were installed.

The transformation in our venue’s sound is incredible,” noted Rajan, director at GOYA. “From the dancefloor to the lounge, the clarity and impact are unmatched. The new system has elevated the entire club experience and the response from our guests has been overwhelmingly positive.

Abhimanyu Chopra, sound consultant at Chopra Designs which installed the system, said: “The installation at GOYA perfectly balances power and precision, creating an immersive sound experience throughout the venue. The system delivers exceptional clarity and impact, ensuring that every performance and set sounds exactly as intended.”

The Martin Audio units were provided by local distributor VMT Enterprise, with pre-design and sales engineer Sai Prem commenting: “The system delivers an outstanding combination of clarity and power, ensuring an immersive experience throughout the venue. Every element has been fine-tuned to provide a balanced and dynamic sound that enhances both live performances and DJ sets.”