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LEA Amps Power Powell Athletic Center

Athletic centers demand AV systems that perform under pressure—humidity, acoustics, and high activity levels all push equipment to its limits. That’s why Campbellsville University, a private Christian university in Kentucky, recently selected LEA Professional amplifiers for an audio upgrade in their aquatic facility.

THE SPEC

🍿 Venue: The Powell Athletic Center | Campbellsville, KY

👷‍♂️ Integrator: JCA Media

🎶 Audio Spaces: Aquatic Center

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 704 (Multiple)

Powell Athletic Center

The Powell Athletic Center is a central hub for Campbellsville’s athletic community. It includes a spacious gymnasium for basketball and various fitness and recreational spaces and houses all of Campbellsville’s athletic training staff offices, treatment, prehab, and rehab facilities. 

THE INSTALL

The swimming pool is a key feature of the facility, offering a dedicated space for competitive swimming and recreational use. The pool accommodates a variety of aquatic activities, including swim meets, practice sessions for the university’s swim teams and local middle and high school swim teams, and open times for use by students and community members. 

However, the pool never had an AV system installed; instead, it relied on a Bluetooth-enabled boombox on wheels whenever announcements or other sounds like starting signals had to be broadcast room-wide. School staff contacted Alex Peake, Installation Lead at JCA Media, to install a professional-grade AV system. 

“We use LEA amps on many of our installs,” said Peake. “The LEA Cloud allows me to log into the system, make changes when I’m not onsite, and keep an eye on my customers. LEA integrates well with everything else, so using them was a no-brainer.”

The new system includes an Allen & Heath AHM-16 16×16 audio matrix processor paired with Connect Series 702 amplifiers. The CS702 is a 2-channel amplifier with 700 watts per channel that supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel and features Smart Power Bridge technology.

The Connect Series delivers an industry-first professional amplifier family to feature cloud connectivity, a revolutionary advancement and a significant benefit for anyone maintaining the systems. With LEA Cloud, AV companies like JCA Media can remotely control and monitor the amplifiers regardless of the location or time of day, and with no subscription model or hidden costs — it’s completely free to use.

THE CONCLUSION

As expected, swimmers and spectators were ecstatic with the new system, echoing a “night and day difference” from the previous solution. Announcements and instructions were much more intelligible, eliminating the challenge of trying to understand what was being said.

“We love LEA amps,” said Peake. “They’re easy to use, and the team at LEA is great to work with. They are a fantastic partner.” 

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Optimal Audio

AV LUX and Optimal Audio ensure a good rise in audio quality for Burn Fitness

DENMARK: Relocating to a refurbished commercial bakery in Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Burn Fitness wanted to raise its audio game with a proven solution for its Spinning Room. With sound quality essential, the fitness centre owners selected AV integrator, AV LUX. The brief was to deliver an audio solution with a simple user experience for the spinning instructors, in addition to energy and atmosphere in the room. AV LUX chose the Optimal Audio ecosystem for its balance of quality, ease of control, and cost-effectiveness. 

Adopting the old bakery’s original layout, the fitness machines dominate what was the storage room, the hand equipment occupies the old oven room whilst the spinning room utilises an adjoining space. The compact room features a low roof at the front – where the instructors’ platform and the video screen are positioned – that slopes upwards to give more headroom at the back. 

Hans Andor Johannesen, MD of AV LUX explained, “The sound in this room needed to be better than they had before. With Optimal Audio, we were able to deliver high-quality coverage throughout the space without overwhelming the front-row riders. The WebApp made zone control intuitive, and the whole system just works.” 

Familiar with various commercial audio systems, the team at AV LUX opted for Optimal Audio due to its superior performance-to-price ratio and its ecosystem approach and simplicity of integration. Whilst other systems were considered, Optimal Audio’s clarity, consistency, and smart control options won out. 

To accommodate the sloping roof in the spinning room, Johannesen specified four Optimal Audio Cuboid 8 loudspeakers, positioning two at the front, either side of the large screen and instructor platform, and two further back to fill the back half of the room. Johannesen clarifies, “We needed the two extra speakers for the back as the sound from the front, with its low roof, didnt reach. With this layout all the customers in the room enjoy even audio coverage. 

An Optimal Audio Zone 8P provided the necessary multi-channel amplification. The channels were bridged strategically to power the left and right front speakers, the rearfills, and a Martin Audio SX110 low-profile subwoofer tucked beneath the instructor’s stage. 

Conveniently situated by the instructor’s lead bike, an elegantly wall-mounted Optimal Audio ZonePad 1 hands full control of the system to the instructor, so the class is run just as it should be. An Audio Technica wireless headset microphone is plugged in via the local control panel which allows the instructor to easily balance voice and music levels in real time. 

The control system features Optimal Audio’s WebApp, enabling intuitive sound management directly from the instructor bike. Music playback comes via an Argon Audio streaming box, while HDMI connection from the wall-mounted screen delivers immersive ambient audio – including virtual cycling routes with road and environmental sounds – straight through the system. 

The team at AV LUX appreciate the practicality of Optimal Audio and its straightforward installation. Johannesen confirmed, “We’ve worked with a number of commercial audio systems and while some offer more features, Optimal Audio gives you what you need at a price that makes sense. The system was easy to configure, the client was happy immediately, and we haven’t had a single issue since installation.” 

AV LUX takes its measure of success, however, from another happy customer. With the audio system at the gym running smoothly since installation, Johannesen confides, “The client remarked on the dramatic improvement in sound quality and usability compared to previous systems. They’re thrilled,” adding, “And when you compare price and performance, Optimal Audio delivers more than expected. It’s modern, simple, and sounds great—exactly what this space needed.” 

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Martin Audio

Martin Audio WPC Powers political gathering 26th Foundation Day, Balewadi Pune!

India: The 26th Foundation Day of the political gathering was held on 10th June 2025 at the S. Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pune, under the leadership of Shri Ajit Pawar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. With the political spotlight on the event and media attention on intra-party dynamics, delivering every word with precision was vital. The address focused on party unity, future direction, and the absence of senior leaders all of which needed to resonate clearly across a packed and acoustically challenging indoor venue.

Madhav Stage Services relied on Martin Audio’s globally respected sound solutions. The WPC Line Array, featuring twin 10” drivers and a three-way bi-amp architecture, brought powerful low-end control and exceptional vocal clarity to the main mix. The LE200 stage monitors, built with coaxial Differential Dispersion™ technology, offered clear and consistent on-stage coverage, eliminating feedback and ensuring speech intelligibility for presenters. Completing the setup, MLA Mini units were strategically deployed to cover difficult side and rear zones, delivering a seamless and immersive audio experience. Together, these systems didn’t just amplify the event they brought it to life with uncompromising detail and consistency.

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TiMax Launches New Scaling Surfaces For SoundHub

The user interface of the new Scaling Surfaces tool for TiMax SoundHub.

New tool designed to allow users to re-scale a spatial show file from a studio playback environment to an auditorium with two mouse clicks.

TiMax has announced the expansion of the capabilities of its SoundHub platform with a new tool named Scaling Surfaces, designed to allow users to re-scale a spatial show file from a studio playback environment to an auditorium with two mouse clicks.

Users can re-scale their show for a new venue by changing the Scaling Surface size, shape, and height, and they can do this at any time. When an object is attached to a Scaling Surface, and that surface is moved, all spatial positioning and movement automation for that object, across the entire show file, moves with it.

Users can also distribute content without knowing the absolute scale of the playback environment or system, enhancing flexibility. They can also utilize more than one Scaling Surface in a file – for example, to cover a “stage” and “auditorium” area, where the two Scaling Surfaces needed to be resized separately.

Integrated into the PanSpace window, between Image Definition and Spatialisation workflow elements, Scaling Surfaces is designed to provide time savings within the audio rendering workflow. It offers a familiar interface; with eight drag handles and direct manipulation controls, users can resize, reshape, and reposition spatial surfaces just as they would an image in a photo editor.

Scaling Surfaces requires TiMax SoundHub version 6.10 or later and is showcased at the new TiMax Spatial Studios in Tileyard, London. Go here to try it.

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Martin Audio deployed for Osaka’s Expo Arena Matsuri

JAPAN: The Expo Arena Matsuri outdoor venue at the Osaka Expo has been outfitted with Martin Audio sound systems, provided by Audiobrains and System Engineering. Serving as the largest outdoor hub at the Osaka site, the outdoor location has capacity for approximately 16,000 people and is hosting a variety of events, including international music shows, Yosakoi festivals and traditional Bon Odori dance performances.

System Engineering was responsible for designing and installing the system. Mr Goto, a member of the company’s sales team, said they had heard Martin Audio during various listening sessions, building trust with the brand. “For this expo, we needed to place importance on cost in addition to sound quality and performance, so we chose Martin Audio as our candidate because of its cost benefits,” he explained. “The acoustic simulation was also provided to us very quickly for when we proposed the system to the Expo Association.”

WPL-PU units from the Wavefront Precision line array (WPL) series serve as the main PA system for the vast arena space. These are complemented in the lower frequencies by 20 SXH218 subwoofers installed under the stage, with WPS-B-MAR cabinets deployed onstage for in fill. Side fills are covered by WPS-B-MAR units combined with SXCF118 cabinets installed on the wings of the stage. Monitoring is courtesy of XE300 loudspeakers and FP8 boxes for the FOH monitor. All speakers are powered by the iK42 DSP-equipped amplifier.

L–R: Mr Kawachi, Mr Goto and Mr Hashimoto of System Engineering

According to Mr Kawachi of System Engineering, the original sound design was based on the premise that the structure would be temporary, however, as the arena will be used for a variety of events, the system needed to be able to operate without trouble for six months. “We had to redraw the drawings and work hard to create a system that balanced the temporary and permanent aspects,” he noted.

As the installation is outdoors, a key challenge was trying to prevent the loudspeakers from shaking. “The venue is close to the sea and can face strong winds of up to 10m per second,” noted System Engineering’s Mr Hashimoto who managed the construction of the setup. “In the end, by making good use of the flying metal fittings and the speaker handles, we were able to create a sturdy anti-sway system that would not budge even in strong winds.”

Hashimoto cited the positive aspects of using the Martin Audio system: “In terms of functionality, the ability to finely adjust the directivity is a big plus – the sound really disappears from the area where the attenuation is set. Even though it is such a large-scale system, there were no major problems and after the opening ceremony, we received feedback that the sound was great. We are honoured to have Martin Audio selected for such an international exhibition and will provide full support until the end of the event.”

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TORUS HELPS VIETNAM’S POC POC GARDEN REMAIN IN DJ MAG’S TOP 100 CLUBS

Vietnam: For dance venues the world over, one of the most coveted accolades is recognition in the prestigious DJ Magazine Top 100 clubs.

Located in the Vietnam capital of Ho Chi Minh City, POC POC Garden first featured in the list the year after Duc Pro Audio fitted a premium Martin Audio sound system, back in March 2023. Now in 2025 it has risen even higher in the rankings of the world’s most important nightclubs.

Located in the heart of District 3, and with an impressive outdoor space and premium stage, the club combines unique artistic performance with high octane dance music.

Faced with a fierce competitive tender against another leading speaker brand, Duc Pro Audio extended its long association with Martin Audio by drawing on the brand’s matchless nightclub pedigree. It has enjoyed consistent presence in superclubs ranging from Ministry of Sound to fabric—the latter recently upgraded with next generation Martin Audio sound.

“AS THE HEIGHT OF THE GLASS INTERIOR IS APPROXIMATELY 8.5 METRES AND THE CAPACITY AROUND 1,100, WE KNEW TORUS WOULD DELIVER EXTREMELY HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO,”

Mr. Chien, Owner, POC POC

Duc Pro Audio product manager, Pham Duy Quang, never had any doubts that a TORUS constant curvature system would provide the definitive solution for this venue, and its owner, Mr. Chien.

“As the height of the glass interior is approximately 8.5 metres and the capacity around 1,100, we knew TORUS would deliver extremely high-quality audio,” he declared. “The speakers produce a clean sound and combine extremely well with the powerful SXCF118 subwoofer.”

The sound also had to satisfy its many incoming high profile production teams from around the world, since POC POC hosts a wide range of events—from art performances to some of the most highly renowned EDM names in the region, as well as competitive rap events. “The club also welcomes dance crews from Cuba, and has a giant water tank with daily mermaid performances and many other spectacular visuals that make use of a huge ceiling hoist system. TORUS handles it all effortlessly, and delivers an impressive performance,” says Mr. Quang.

Inspired audio design was critical to this success. Duc Pro Audio have arranged the main PA in four flown columns, hanging above the stage and DJ booth—single L/R columns flanking a centre hang of two. This centre array is made up of three T1215 and a pair of SXCF118 subs, whilethe outhangs comprise three T1215. A further four columns are suspended in front of the stage over the audience, and delayed—each comprising a pair of T1215 and a single T1230.

For front fill, eight further T1215 are placed along the front of the stage facing the audience, while the all-important sub frequency rumble is extended via eight Martin Audio SXH218, set under the stage front.

Mr. Chien is a well-known investor in Ho Chi Minh City’s nightlife, and he expressed unqualified satisfaction with TORUS. “As such, he will continue to trust Duc Pro Audio and Martin Audio in future projects,” states Pham Duy Quang confidently.

Added Martin Audio marketing director, James King, “We are proud once again to have key representation in DJ Magazine’s list of globally famous dance venues. We have a long and distinguished heritage in equipping venues and global EDM events alike with our premium sound systems. We are grateful to our partners in Vietnam for their continued faith in our world-beating solutions.”

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MARTIN AUDIO FLEXPOINT ENHANCES TIMAX LONDON EXPERIENCE CENTRE

UK: Martin Audio has joined forces with fellow Focusrite Pro brands TiMax and Linea Research, in the futuristic new Spatial Studios at London’s Tileyard. This new audio hub, one of several suites, provides a conveniently based showroom, training and R&D Centre for advanced sound designers at the fashionable Kings Cross development area.

TiMax will show off its unique spatial audio and show control capabilities by partnering with Martin Audio’s popular FlexPoint coaxial point source series, designed for shorter throw deployment such as intimate studios. The deployment includes 14 of the diminutive yet highly effective FP4, through multiples of the FP6, FP8 and FP12. Low frequencies are reproduced through four visually unobtrusive SX110 subwoofers and an SX210.

Providing the magic in this state of the art 26.4.6 TiMax suite is TiMax SoundHub. In addition, TiMax Tracker D4 is installed with an eight-sensor system, and the studio also offers opportunities to work with TiMax panLab, as well being configured as a 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos studio. Amplification is delivered via Linea Research 88C06 amplifiers with FlexPoint presets loaded.

Marketing director, James King, said, “This gives us a unique opportunity to showcase three of our flagship brands, working synergistically in an immersive environment. This combination enables designers to create, design and deploy spatial audio content. At the same time the space is available for training and education, demonstration, networking, showcases, panel discussions and much more besides.”

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LEA Amps Power Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

When you’re competing with Friday night plans, you need more than just popcorn and a projector—you need an experience. That’s exactly what Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse delivers, and their latest audio upgrade proves it. With a new sound system powered by LEA Professional amplifiers, this iconic cinema is taking its AV game to the next level.

THE SPEC

🍿 Venue: Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse  | Columbus, OH

👷‍♂️ Integrator: Total Cinema Solutions

🎶 Audio Spaces: Entire Theater

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 704 (Multiple)

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse, nestled in Columbus, Ohio’s Clintonville neighborhood, has been a local staple since its debut as the Indianola Theatre in 1938. In the 1970s, it made history as the first U.S. cinema to serve beer and food, becoming a pioneer in the dine-in movie experience. Over the decades, it’s evolved with the times—hosting cult classics, beer tastings, live sports, and community events. A major renovation in 2012 introduced a full bar with 40 taps and a refreshed interior. Studio 35 remains proudly independent and family-owned, continuing to blend blockbuster appeal with neighborhood charm.

THE INSTALL

Studio 35 contacted its longtime technology partner Brian Vita, Sales & Service Manager at Total Cinema Solutions, for recommendations on audio system upgrades. Vita immediately included LEA Professional amplifiers as part of the new system design.

“The best definition of an amplifier I’ve heard is that ‘it’s a piece of wire with gain and nothing else,’” said Vita. “And that’s basically what LEA amplifiers perform as. They’re pieces of wire with gain that don’t add any noise to the signal. I mean that as a high compliment.”

The new audio system is built around a state-of-the-art Trinnov Ovation2 cinema processor, greatly enhancing the movie-going experience at Studio 35. The unofficial project goal is to “rattle the shingles of the building next door.” JBL 4732 three-way ScreenArray loudspeakers are the mains, supported by two JBL 4642A subwoofers and several JBL 9310 surround loudspeakers.

Vita deployed Connect Series 704 amplifiers to power the theater’s speakers. The IoT-enabled 4-channel 704 provides 700 watts per channel, supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel, and features Smart Power Bridge technology. Unlocking the full potential of the speakers right out of the box, Connect Series amps deliver optimized speaker tunings that ensure every note is heard with clarity and precision throughout the theater.

“The built-in speaker tunings in the LEA amps were great for this application, as was the ability to monitor (the amps) remotely,” said Vita. “That level of control, monitoring and processing made the choice of amplifier easy and clear-cut for us.”

THE CONCLUSION

With the success of the recent upgrades at Studio 35, the owners are now looking ahead—exploring similar enhancements for their other theaters. It’s a clear sign that delivering high-quality, immersive experiences isn’t just a one-time investment, but a long-term commitment to their audiences and the communities they serve.

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A Discerning Soundscape Enchants Dubai

Exacting Diseno Technical Services Relies on Martin Audio to Deliver A Premium Sonic Ambience at Dubai’s Coco Grill & Lounge

Exacting Diseno Technical Services, helmed by Lou Agha, continues to strengthen its reputation for high-quality installations in Dubai’s luxury hospitality sector with the deployment of a premium Martin Audio sound system at Coco Grill & Lounge. Developed in partnership with regional distributor PRO LAB, the installation supports a unique concept from venue owner Naz Choudhury — a fusion of upscale Shisha Lounge and Dubai’s first Redemption Bar, offering alcohol-free sophistication with an emphasis on immersive experiences.

Coco Grill & Lounge is the Dubai extension of Choudhury’s original concept in London, which overlooks Tower Bridge. The new downtown location offers similarly spectacular views — this time of the iconic Burj Khalifa — and continues the brand’s ethos of high-end hospitality paired with rich musical atmospheres. When asked about audio preferences, Choudhury was immediately drawn to Martin Audio, having used the brand in his London venue.

Agha began the project with a demonstration at PRO LAB, showcasing various Martin Audio options including CDD models and FlexPoint systems. “We started with the small FP, and he was amazed by the sound quality,” recalled Agha. This led to a customised system design tailored for the venue’s low ceilings, mixed-use layout and live performance requirements.

Agha began the project with a demonstration at PRO LAB, showcasing various Martin Audio options including CDD models and FlexPoint systems

The interior zones are served by Martin Audio CDD6 speakers, while the venue’s expansive outdoor areas — blending shisha service with DJ sets and live acoustic music — feature 14 units of the Blackline X8 loudspeakers supported by six SX112 subwoofers. The entire system is networked via a Dante backbone and spread across nine independent zones. The design also integrates six refurbished ADORN A55 speakers, supplemented by additional units at the venue’s entrance, where a pair of A55 and an SX110 subwoofer create a warm welcome.

As patrons pass through to the Dome area, they’re immersed in sound via six FlexPoint FP8 speakers and four SX112 subwoofers. Even the venue’s restrooms aren’t overlooked — ADORN ACS 40TS ultra-compact ceiling speakers deliver refined background music at 16 ohms, maintaining acoustic consistency throughout.

The non-smoking lounge areas feature dedicated soundscapes: one zone includes four CDD6 and two SX110 subwoofers, while another utilises six CDD6 with two SX110 units. The smoking areas are similarly equipped, ranging from two to four CDD6 units per section, supported by appropriately scaled SX110 subwoofers. One of these sections, Smoking Area 3, is also available for private rental, necessitating a discrete yet powerful setup of four CDD6 and two SX110 units.

The entire system is networked via a Dante backbone and spread across nine independent zones

“In order not to intrude on the lounge’s aesthetic, the subwoofers are placed discreetly,” noted Agha. “I used the SX110 rather than the SX210 because of space constraints — I couldn’t put the SX210 on its side, so I separated them into pairs of SX110s.”

By day, the venue operates with a curated Spotify playlist programmed by Coco’s DJs, with selections favouring Afro Beats to maintain a unified sonic identity across both the London and Dubai locations. Audio routing and DSP are handled by a Xilica FR1 processor, ensuring seamless zone control and sound shaping.

Describing itself as a venue that “redefines sophistication,” Coco delivers on that promise not only through its culinary and visual elements, but also through the detail and depth of its sound — made possible by a Martin Audio system meticulously tuned to elevate every facet of the guest experience.

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PENGUIN REVAMPS LAINE PUB CO SOUND WITH MARTIN AUDIO

UK: Martin Audio partner, Penguin Media Solutions, recently completed the third technical overhaul of pubs in the burgeoning 50-plus Laine Pub Company estate—within a short period.

Both organisations are HQ’d in Brighton, and Penguin’s Technical Project Manager Dylan Thompson says that since all three city centre pubs have their own identity and autonomy an individual approach was required when it came to specifying audio. Fortunately, Martin Audio’s extensive portfolio afforded different options.

Penguin’s latest implementation was the Black Lion, a popular music pub nestled in Brighton’s famous Lanes. The client required better traffic flow to draw its clientele towards the rear of the room—where the intensity would increase—and avoid the current pinch point at the front. “The previous design was a bit lazy, with lots of mismatched 8in boxes scattered around and a sub that wasn’t doing much. It all sounded a bit samey and thin, and we were asked to give it personality.”

Placing both the acoustic and visual focus on the DJ, Penguin designed a new cast concrete booth, equipping the compact domain with a Blackline X12 as reference monitor and powerful SX215 subwoofer on anti-vibration mounts.

Either side are now a pair of Martin Audio FlexPoint FP12s and eight Blackline X8 for general room fill. Explaining his selection Thompson said, “I didn’t want to go much smaller than that because I wanted to keep a nice warm mid-bass running through and we didn’t have many options for sub placement. I really like the whole FlexPoint range, Martin Audio have absolutely smashed that one!”

“THS IS A PERFECT BOX FOR THIS APPLICATION”.

Dylan Thompson, Technical Project Manager, Penguin Media Solutions

To this he added a pair of Blackline of X210 subs—one flown to place it in the required location, and another under the banquette seating at the front—all driven by two sister brand Linea Research 88C10 amps. Sound is routed via an existing Soundweb venue matrix, with DSP handled within the Linea environment.

Another of Martin Audio’s sister brands, Optimal Audio, comes into play outdoors where 16 Cuboid 3T (with IP kit) are installed—described by Dylan Thompson as “great little boxes.”

The entire venue is then controlled via Penguin’s bespoke app, developed in-house. “By using third party control with a web app—and not platform specific—the supervisor, manager and DJs can control the lighting. There is a little tablet in the booth to trigger the presets, and levels and source for each zone can be controlled for on the same app.”

This was part of a larger project in which the integrators designed and installed pixel lighting—industrial looking tubes behind and above the DJ, with flush plastered profiles for the arches, and recessed profiles for wall washing.

Less than a year earlier Penguin Media Systems had carried out their first installation contract for Laine, after being recommended. This was The Hope & Ruin, described as a much-loved grassroots live music venue, known for championing new bands. Penguin’s recommendation was the super-powerful Martin THS 15in triaxial point source speaker, and pair of SX215 subwoofers now feature at the front of the stage … replacing an ageing system that had become unreliable. At the same time they provided the venue with four LE100 artist reference monitors.

“THS is a perfect box for this application,” believes Thompson. “Because it doesn’t take up much room visually, they now have better sightlines.”

Having passed their induction, Penguin were then offered the Dead Wax Social, another city centre. pub that’s a modern re-take on an audiophile’s dream. Here Dylan Thompson made the inspired decision to roam quirkily off grid, specifying a pair of Martin Audio Screen 4s, originally designed as a cinema system, in newly fabricated custom flying frames.

His rationale in recreating a 70’s listening bar theme was entirely logical, as he explained. “We played about with them and did a bit of voicing change to suit the creative brief and aesthetic from Rob Hall at Laine; we also turned them horizontally in their new frames to make them look even more eye-catching as well as gaining space.” He also painted the baffles, and in their new hammered green finish, the speakers have now become a visual focal point as well.

Laines Pub Co MD, Russ Danks was delighted with the recent upgrades and their impact with their young and vibrant guests. “Penguin’s choice of different Martin Audio sound systems has totally energised these pubs. At Laine we are driven by re-imagining our spaces for a younger generation, and all those that share the spirit and energy of youth, The content in our businesses, whether DJ led, vinyl, bands or drag artists, need to sound bloody good, and Dylan and the team at Penguin help us nail this every time.”

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