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ARC COMMUNITY ELEVATES WELLNESS WITH MARTIN AUDIO CDD SOUND EXPERIENCE

UK – Arc Community is redefining the wellness club in the heart of London’s Canary Wharf, combining relaxation and contrast therapy within a vibrant, social setting. To create a soundscape capable of moving seamlessly from calm, unobtrusive daytime ambience to DJ-driven evening sessions, Arc turned to integrator Evolve Install and Martin Audio’s CDD Series loudspeakers.

“It’s a very fresh concept, there hasn’t really been anything like it in the UK on this scale,” says Elliot Patterson of Evolve Install. “It’s quite an amazing space.”

Focussing on contrast therapy – the alternation between intense heat and cold exposure to activate the body’s natural stress and relaxation responses – the venue features a vast communal sauna seating up to 65 people, multiple ice baths, and a beautifully designed lounge area for relaxation and socialising.

Music plays an essential role throughout the venue, but it was in the Lounge that Patterson’s team faced their most specific acoustic challenge: designing a sound system capable of shifting seamlessly between gentle background music for wellness sessions and the powerful output demanded by DJ sets.

“It’s a multi-functional area that needs to be calm and relaxing during the day but capable of a big, immersive sound at night,” he explains. “They have sessions called ‘Arc After Dark’, which are evening socials where DJs come in on certain nights.”

The Arc After Dark events – “blending the invigorating power of contrast therapy with immersive soundscapes and aromatherapy” – transform the venue into a sauna party for up to 95 people.

To meet the audio demands, Evolve Install specified a combination of four Martin Audio CDD6 loudspeakers, supported by a compact Martin Audio SX210 subwoofer.

“The CDD6 is such a versatile box; it’s a six-inch driver but it’s incredibly punchy for its size,” continues Patterson. “The cabinet design just works.”

The Lounge itself is a square room, with seating arranged in a circle for breathing exercises and meditation, and maintaining a clean aesthetic was essential.

“We didn’t want anything to take away from the aesthetic of the space,” says Patterson. “The CDD6s are very discreet – you can walk in and you won’t even notice them – but when you turn the system up, it sounds massive.”

Photography: Daniel Dobrovszki, Armin Speil, Oliver Toth, MateLeblanc

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Integration/Installation Partner: Evolve Install

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Martin Audio

BG EVENTS DEPLOYS HUGE MARTIN AUDIO WAVEFRONT PRECISION SYSTEM FOR BSW ARENA SHOW

HUN – Budapest-based production company BG Events recently deployed what is believed to be the largest total hang for a single event of Martin Audio’s Wavefront Precision series. A total of 120 line array elements from the WPL, WPC and WPS series, together with 36 SXH218 subs, were specified for BSW at the Papp László Arena.

Celebrating two decades since BSW first formed in 2006, the #BSW20 tour marks a defining moment for the group, charting their journey from the underground hip-hop scene to the summit of Hungary’s live music industry as one of the country’s premier stadium-level performers.

It was BG Events’ extensive experience of working at the Papp László Arena – Hungary’s premier venue for international touring artists – that helped secure their involvement.

Bácskay Gábor Mazsi, System Tech at BG Events, begins the story. “We hadn’t worked with the band before, but the production team were aware that we had delivered numerous shows at the arena and were very familiar with the venue.”

Having deployed Martin Audio MLA for many years, the company upgraded its inventory to Martin Audio’s latest-generation Wavefront Precision Series in May 2025.

“When we talked with the BSW team about using WPL rather than MLA, they were very happy with it,” notes Mazsi. “The Martin Audio WPL is very similar in character, and also has zero feedback to the stage. This makes bands and sound engineers happy because when they come from rehearsal and start sound checking, nothing sounds different in their ears. I’m personally also very happy with the WPL sound image.”

ALL THE BOXES IN THE WAVEFRONT FAMILY WORK SO WELL TOGETHER

Bácskay Gábor Mazsi, BG Events

The Papp László Arena presents a formidable acoustic challenge, not only in terms of throw lengths but also due to an unusual asymmetric design.

“The first challenge is definitely distance,” Mazsi explains. “The arena is 120m long from the stage front to the last seats. But oddly the building is also asymmetrical, with two seating tiers on the left and three on the right.”

BG Events knew the Wavefront Precision solution would deliver the extensive and uniform coverage required. The final system design comprised 18 WPL array elements per side as main hangs, all driven at one-box resolution. To address the venue’s differing tier heights, the outfills comprised 12 WPL on the left and 14 WPL on the right.

First delays featured a further eight WPL per side, whilst second delays comprised eight WPC Series array elements per side to reach the far end points. Fourteen WPS models acted as front fills, configured in 4 x 3 and 1 x 2 box stacks, with a further six WPS per side deployed as flown sidefills.

“All the boxes in the Wavefront family work so well together – the filters, amplifiers and DSPs are the same, and the characters are all the same,” Mazsi confirms.

Low-frequency reinforcement – critical for the hip-hop performance -was provided by a total of 32 Martin SXH218 subwoofers. Two arrays of six were flown 1m behind the main PA, with a further 20 ground-stacked in ten pairs, with the bottom unit reversed in cardioid configuration.

“We used the ’40ms left-right cancellation’ for the flown subs. It worked really well in this venue,” describes Mazsi. “The ground-stacked ones had 70cm spacing and opened 60 degrees by time. The flown subs were powered by amps in bridge mode, whilst the ground stacks used one amp channel per box.”

The entire system was powered by iKON iK42 amplifiers. “The iK42s have a separate DSP for each amplifier channel, which is very convenient – you can set any sub timing or front fills,” says Mazsi. “The large hangs work well with six to nine amps, and if you were to have any issues, you can just hot-swap any of them, so you don’t lose the whole array.”

On-site, the WPL’s new faster rigging method and simplified cabling proved invaluable for the crew: “We prepared the correct length of breakouts in advance, then it was very simple to hang four WPLs cart by cart. We configured the setup and loaded the presets to the iK42s in the warehouse.”

Ultimately, the WP system delivered on all fronts. “FOH engineer Péter Agárdi was very happy with the result,” Mazsi confirms. “The show ran from 94 dB up to 100 dB, with excellent consistency and clarity throughout.”

Photography: Daniel Dobrovszki, Armin Speil, Oliver Toth, MateLeblanc

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LEA Professional

LEA Professional Install At Peak City Church

When a Colorodo Springs, CO Christian church expanded into a new location to better serve their growing congregation, they were in need of a powerful audio system. Amplifiers for house of worship must be able to deliver a scalable solution that will serve the community for years to come. That’s where we came in.

Let’s dive in and see how a local integrator used our Connect Series amplifiers to power the audio system at Peak City Church.

The Spec

Venue: Peak City Church

Install Purpose: New Location

Integrator: Global Technology Group, Inc. 

Product Used: Connect Series 704D (X5)

The Integrator

Global Technology Group, Inc. was tasked to design and install sound, lighting, and video systems. GTG has multiple offices and employees assisting with single-item purchases all the way up to complete audio, lighting, and video systems. GTG will take care of it all! 

The Venue

Peak City Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a dynamic, contemporary Christian church experiencing a high level of growth. The church recently moved to a new location with room to expand its congregation, services, and community outreach.

They currently serve about 800 with a range of services, support groups, and classroom-based instruction for children and adults.

The Install

Peak City Church wanted to provide intelligible, pleasing, clear and flexible audio support for their auxiliary spaces and classrooms. The common areas often carry the audio of services or other programs happening in the main auditorium, but they may also have background music, announcements, or their own audio as needed. The three multi-purpose classroom systems are primarily independent and are used to support group-specific programs or video support.

Kris Johnson, the Chief Financial Officer for Global Technology Group, Inc., explained:

“We put in place five LEA Connect Series 704D, four-channel amplifiers — two supporting the distributed audio and three more amps, one in each of the classrooms. We did their whole distributed audio through the lobby and in the hallways with the LEA amps,” added Johnson. “All their sound systems are now on the same Dante network so that we can distribute the sound anywhere we want, which is a very nice growth feature for the church.”

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The Peak City Church distributed system is making full use of the DSP features of the 704D amps. With a built-in, 32-bit, 96kHz core DSP architecture, the Connect Series offers high-quality Routable Input Matrix, Crossovers, Parametric EQ, Output Delay, Limiting, and more. Johnson appreciates how the built-in DSP saves valuable rack space, weight, and system costs, as well as saves installation time. In addition, he has been impressed with the amp’s ability to connect through the LEA Cloud platform for remote service and support.

The Conclusion

“It’s really refreshing to have a single-rack-space amp that has good power, and a lot of network features behind it, and all at a great price — other single-rack-space amp brands are just not very economical for us for most applications,” added Johnson.

“LEA amps are feature-rich, rugged, and affordable; that’s what we love about it. We have a hotel project coming up, and we will most likely specify several LEA amps; I’m looking forward to working on that project and working more with LEA Professional.”

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Martin Audio

HIRE FREQUENCIES MAKES MARATHON DEBUT WITH ALL-MARTIN AUDIO DEPLOYMENT

UK – In its 15th anniversary year, London-based event production company Hire Frequencies made its debut at the TCS London Marathon 2026, supplying all-Martin solutions across the Finish Line, Fan Zone and TCS London Mini Marathon at this year’s record-breaking event.

“We first met the Marathon events team two years ago,” explains Will Smith, Founder and MD of Hire Frequencies. “We were convinced we could take the production values to a new level with high-quality sound systems and were delighted to win the project this year.”

The company drew on its expanding Martin Audio inventory – built up over the past two years – to deliver an all-Martin deployment across the three zones. This included FlexPoint Series, TORUS and Wavefront Precision (WPS), all powered by iKON iK42 4-channel amplifiers.

“Our technical director Ritchie Nicola and technical manager Kieran Hall were key to the specification and deployment,” continues Smith. “We worked closely with the Marathon events team to ensure everything was right first time.”

EVERYTHING PERFORMED PERFECTLY…

Will Smith, Founder and MD of Hire Frequencies

Prior to the main event, the TCS London Mini Marathon saw schools invited to run, jog, walk or wheel either one mile or 2.6K through central London, culminating in a finish-line crossing and medal presentation. Here, Hire Frequencies deployed a Martin Audio system comprising four TORUS T1230 array elements and a pair of SXC115 subwoofers, together with a distributed system of eight FlexPoint FP8 loudspeakers.

“TORUS was ideal for this site thanks to its quick deployment and high output,” says Smith. “It delivers exceptional clarity with strong mid-range throw, perfect for the application. The SXC115 is compact and fast to deploy, while the FP8s worked perfectly as infills across the wide crowd area. They didn’t have subs at the Mini Marathon previously, so we were really able to elevate the experience—we had lots of positive feedback.”

For the TCS London Marathon itself, Hire Frequencies deployed a Martin Audio WPS Wavefront Precision super-compact line array for the Fan Zone, which hosted music playback and live performances throughout the day. The ground-stacked system featured four WPS array elements per side, supported by two SXCF118 subwoofers per side.

“The Fan Zone was effectively a mini festival stage,” says Smith. “WPS was the ideal solution. With the help of Martin Audio’s DISPLAY software, we set the throw length to 50m and used the Hard Avoid feature to assist with noise control on stage.”

Meanwhile, along the finishing straight, 16 Martin Audio FlexPoint FP12 loudspeakers were distributed across the final 300 metres, delivering commentators’ encouragement and motivational music to runners approaching the line.

“The FP Series are compact and punchy, making them ideal for the finish line where space was limited between hospitality areas,” notes Smith. “Even the commentators remarked on the difference, describing the improvement on last year as ‘chalk and cheese’ in terms of both impact and sound quality.”

The system was deployed over two days while coordinating with other contractors across the busy site, and fully de-rigged within just two hours post-event.

“Everything performed perfectly – that’s why most of our inventory is now Martin Audio,” concludes Smith. “The marathon broke the Guinness World Record for the most finishers, as well as world records in both the men’s and women’s races. For me, it was an incredibly proud moment to have our team supporting such a globally recognised event.”

Photographer: Eric Menard

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Integration/Installation Partner: Hire Frequencies

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Optimal Audio

Optimal Audio paints an audio treasure at Panagyurishte Art Gallery

BGR – Optimal Audio sculpted smooth dynamic sound at Bulgaria’s Panagyurishte Museum, for an exhibition highlighting the cultural richness of the region, with its particular focus on the gold Panagyurishte treasure and other significant artefacts.

Situated in the heart of the town, the historic building – formerly the home of banking institutions –  was reimagined in 2025 by the Lachezar Cocorkov Foundation and transformed into the region’s first dedicated 3D-mapping gallery.

Demanding an audio solution to match the scale, depth and emotion of its visual storytelling – whilst also remaining simple enough for non-technical staff to operate – the exhibition turned to Audio-Technica Central Europe, who recommended an Optimal Audio solution.

The newly transformed gallery is the first of its kind in the region. The central exhibition area operates in a 5.1 surround format serviced by five Optimal Audio Cuboid 6 loudspeakers with two Optimal Audio Sub 10 subwoofers providing low end support. A total of 7 Optimal Audio UP 6 ceiling loudspeakers complement the main system in the peripheral gallery spaces.

The system was carefully selected to accommodate the building’s flat walls and drywall construction. These created inherent acoustic challenges, including resonant frequencies and extended reverberation times which required precisely controlled sound reinforcement but without the need for a dedicated sound engineer on site.

System designer, Audio-Tecnica Europe’s Stoyan Bozov, explained, “Having just finished my doctoral thesis on the topic of immersive audio in the education field, I designed the system around Optimal Audio because a 5.1 surround system can be a bit of a challenge in rooms without controlled acoustics, but the Optimal Audio Cuboid 6 with two Optimal Audio Sub10s handled it well.

“The SPL delivered by the Optimal Audio system is surprising and it was a great experience to hear the delivery of powerful full-bodied sound from such small enclosures. At the gallery’s internal opening, the same question arose: how did speakers of this size manage such fidelity and clarity? – so we were very pleased with the outcome.”

Power is delivered via four Optimal Audio Amp 100 amplifiers, with an additional Amp 200 driving the subwoofers and four of the Up 6 loudspeakers.

Part of the system relies upon an Audio-Technica ATDM-1012DAN digital mixer, acting as both mixing engine and routing matrix. The system distributes 13 inputs across 8 outputs to support the 5.1 surround configuration and peripheral zones.

The result is a smooth, dynamic and detailed sound field that enhances the impact of the 3D-mapping installation and ensures consistent coverage throughout the gallery.

By combining discreet loudspeaker design and controlled amplification with simple system management, Optimal Audio has drawn a new benchmark for immersive gallery installations – where art and audio work in perfect harmony.

Bozov concludes, “We were proud to make it possible for visitors to see some very old and forgotten artefacts on display in the most modern way with the best possible immersive experience.”

Photography: Jordan Moore

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Integration/Installation Partner: Audio-Technica Central Europe

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LEA Professional

LEA Professional Amplifiers Make a Splash at Jawfish Restaurant

Jawfish Restaurant in Portland, Oregon, is where locals and Northwest travelers come together to eat, drink, and revel. The restaurant brings together inventive cooking, comforting flavors to satisfy a wide range of tastes, and a lively bar scene in an atmosphere alive with the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. 😊🔊

THE SPEC

🎭 Venue: Jawfish Restaurant | Portland, OG

👷‍♂️ Integrators: Novus AV

🔊 Audio Spaces:  Entire Venue(s)

🦈 Products Used: Connect Series 704

THE VENUE

Jawfish was undergoing a full renovation when Novus AV received a call about installing a new audio system there. The restaurant had received a referral from “a friend of a friend” and wanted a multi-zone configuration, with the caveat of using some existing Tannoy AMS 6ICT and AMS 5DC surface-mount loudspeakers. Novus AV immediately included LEA Professional amplifiers in the system.

“LEA is my primary go-to amplifier for just about everything, unless a customer specs it otherwise,” said Ryan Cook, Owner of Novus AV. “I wanted an amplifier that was going to be powerful enough to accommodate a flexible number of speakers and whatever the future might hold.”

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THE PROJECT

Shaw Theatres Lido and Shaw Theatres JEM, two of the most popular Shaw Theatres locations, decided it was time to upgrade their audio systems and contacted Lee Chew Kai, Director/Business Leader, Goldenduck Asia Pte. Ltd., to select and install new amplifiers to support the individual theaters at both locations. Since the LEA Connect Series of two-, four-, and eight-channel amplifiers is the most feature-rich in the industry, Lee recommended them to help the cinemas achieve their goal of immersive audio.

“LEA’s advanced performance and technology offer the best experience to cinema goers,” said Lee. “Space constraints are also a common challenge in boothless cinema setups, so LEA’s compact footprints are another benefit that helps us significantly reduce rack space without compromising performance.”

THE INSTALL

Novus AV installed a 4-channel Connect Series 704 amplifier to power the restaurant, which provides 700 watts per channel. The restaurant is divided into four zones: the bar, the dining area, the restrooms, and the front atrium, each on a dedicated channel.

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All amplifiers in the Connect Series are professional-grade, IoT-enabled smart amplifiers suitable for installations of any size. They support both Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z, selectable by channel, eliminating the need for separate amplifiers to handle different speaker impedances, while streamlining installations and reducing equipment costs. The Connect Series also includes 96kHz DSP as a standard feature, providing a range of benefits that greatly enhance audio performance and system versatility.

The Connect Series is the 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 teams like Novus AV can remotely control and monitor amplifiers from anywhere, at any time, and with no subscription model or hidden costs. It’s completely free to use.

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Branch AV utilized nine LEA Professional Dante Connect Series amps for this install to give them the channel count they needed including one Connect 168D, one Connect 88D, one Connect 704D, two Connect 84D and four of the Connect 354D amps. As the configuration of the spaces changed, so too did room for equipment racks.

THE CONCLUSION

Even with a last-minute “oops” when someone accidentally switched off the rack’s power, the client is very happy with the installation. Everything is working and sounding great, and the restaurant’s popularity has blossomed since its grand opening, often requiring reservations to get a table.

“Restaurants are known to be harsh on AV equipment. I’ve seen other brands fail rather quickly because of the environment, but I’ve never had to send in an LEA amplifier for repair, regardless of the operating environment,” said Cook. “So I knew they were reliable and powerful enough, had the feature sets that I needed, and were going to give me peace of mind about the project. You can’t ask for much more.”

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MARTIN AUDIO IS ON THE MONEY FOR 22LIVE AND THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

AUS – The Australian Pink Floyd Show has officially launched its 2026 global tour across Europe, the US, and the UK, backed by a comprehensive Martin Audio WPC system provided by technical partners 22live.

With over five million tickets sold worldwide, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is widely regarded as the premier tribute to the legendary rock band – a reputation so formidable that David Gilmour famously booked them for his own 50th birthday celebration.

To maintain this standard across a regular annual schedule that encompasses a spring European tour, summer US tour and Autumn/Winter UK tour, the production requires a sound system that delivers sonic excellence, venue flexibility and operational efficiency.

The relationship between the tour and its technical providers is built on decades of trust. Paul Timmins, Hire Director at 22live, has worked with the band for over fifteen years and has known Kevin Hopgood, one of the band’s management team, for nearly forty.

“Kevin and I were both working in the industry with Malcolm Hill back during the Live Aid period,” recalls Timmins. “In 2015, when they needed a new Front of House engineer, I suggested Trevor Gilligan, whom I’d worked with on Kasabian and Starsailor. He’s been mixing the show for over a decade now and has a particular affinity for the Martin Audio sound.”

I’M CONSISTENTLY IMPRESSED BY HOW SEAMLESS THE TRANSITION IS BETWEEN THE WPC AND WPS HANGS.

Paul Timmins, 22live

When the band approached 22live in 2022 to overhaul their touring rig, the transition to Martin Audio’s Wavefront Precision (WPC) system was the natural choice. For a production of this scale, balancing “big show” sonics with “smart business” logistics was essential.

“Space is always crucial,” Timmins explains. “Because 22live started fresh, we developed our flight casing and cable systems without the burden of legacy gear. Our standard cases are two-thirds the size of traditional four-foot cases. When we ran the truck packs, we discovered the Martin WPC system with 22live packaging actually saved three feet of truck space—a massive commercial advantage.”

The touring system is robust and versatile, featuring 16-deep WPC main hangs complemented by 10-deep WPS out-hangs for larger venues. The low-end is handled by a combination of three SX218 2 x 18” and sixteen cardioid SXCF118 1 x 18” subs, a setup Mark Edwards, system engineer refined after A/B testing at Martin Audio’s headquarters.

To ensure consistency in the wide range of touring venues, the team also carries the Martin Audio TORUS T820s as lip fills, TORUS T1215/30s for additional in-fills and a pair of FlexPoint FP12s as utility speakers.

The entire system is powered by IKON iK42 amplifiers over a Dante network, driving the full system in two-box resolution. This allows Gilligan to use Martin Audio’s Hard Avoid technology to keep sound off reflective surfaces and focused entirely on the audience.

“The warmth and vocal tonality of Martin Audio lends itself perfectly to the Pink Floyd catalogue,” says Timmins. “I’m consistently impressed by how seamless the transition is between the WPC and WPS hangs. For a rental company, that consistency and the ability to deploy the most compact boxes is exactly what you want.”

The results speak for themselves. Following a recent performance in Berlin, FOH engineer Gilligan reported, “Berlin last night was great! The system sounded like a hi-fi in the back row, and the venue measured SPL at the barrier 0.4dB louder than FOH, so a pretty good result!”

The partnership recently celebrated a major milestone, with 22live presenting the band with an award to mark the completion of 10 full tours and already over 365 shows together – all since 2022.

As the 2026 tour continues, the combination of 22live’s expertise and Martin Audio’s technology ensures that the “Pink Floyd experience” remains as immersive as ever.

Photographer: Eric Menard

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Installation Partner: 22live

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Martin Audio

Shraddha Mishra Live at Rourkela Divas 2026 in Odisha with Martin Audio WPL System!

IND – Rourkela Divas 2026, the 10th edition of the city’s annual celebration, was held on April 11 and 12, 2026 at Sector-13 Melan Ground, Rourkela, Odisha. Organised by the Canvas Rourkela group, the two-day festival marked the foundation of Rourkela and celebrated the city’s cultural identity, public spirit, and shared pride. The event drew huge public participation and created a vibrant festive atmosphere, making it a significant gathering for the local community. The first day concluded on a rocking note with electrifying performances by Shraddha Mishra, Soujanya Rath, and SK Jitu.

For an event of this scale in an open-ground environment, FSL deployed a Martin Audio WPL system for FOH, supported by SXH218 subwoofers. The system delivered the projection, clarity, and low-frequency impact required to serve a large audience with consistency. WPL brought strong vocal presence and musical definition across the venue, while SXH218 added the depth and authority needed to match the energy of the performances, helping create a polished and engaging sound experience throughout the celebration.

Photos: Adam Firman/Lina Stores

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Distribution Partner: VMT Enterprise
Integration/Installation Partner: FSL Pro

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NST Audio

Ibiza Town’s Teatro Pereyra revived as a modern day performance venue with NST at its heart!

Teatro Pereyra is a privately owned theatre in the centre of Ibiza Town. Founded in 1898, it was the island’s first theatre. Over the next century it served as a local cultural centre for not only staging of theatre performances, but also functioned as a cinema, a meeting hall with a café and restaurant.

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Having fallen on hard times in the 1980s, the main theatre finally closed its doors in 1987, with only the café remaining open.  Receiving recognition as a Cultural Heritage Site in 2006 jumpstarted a campaign to restore the theatre to its former glory, and work began in earnest in 2010.

Quite a sorry state in the 1980s…

Things took an unexpected turn early into the renovation works as, in 2011, archaeological remains were discovered beneath the theatre’s floor, belonging to a Roman settlement.  The excavation of the site meant a long delay in proceedings, and it was only in 2024 that all works were completed, and the theatre reopened in grand style, ready for another hundred years serving the people of Ibiza.

Roman remains uncovered beneath the main theatre during the initial renovation

The audio system for the entire complex was central to the new vision of the theatre with an “integrated” philosophy, allowing for audio routing and control from a variety of locations.  This meant the use of network audio throughout the venue.

Three NST Audio processors were chosen to form the venue’s backbone to integrate a multitude of analogue sources and make them available to all areas, be that backstage in dressing rooms or FOH locations, including the main theatre.  Other locations include the café, the bar and the venue’s general purpose meeting rooms (available for hire).

Audio system excellence- VMO16s and VMX88 in charge*

A VMX88 handles the system’s analogue inputs and streams them onto the Dante network.  Additional fills and delays are output via a VMO16 which picks up Dante inputs and outputs to analogue for a selection of active smaller speakers.

A second VMO16 is utilised for the majority of the backstage duties, such as stereo feeds to main dressing rooms, mono feeds to auxiliary dressing rooms and coverage of office spaces (luxuriously also in stereo!) and public areas including the bar and the café.

Three VR1 PoE remotes have been included in the system spec, with one in the meeting room to allow for local source and volume control, one in the bar which functions as a “Master” and has routing and control over all public spaces, and a secondary bar control with more basic routing and control configurations.

Bar VR1 adjacent to the Bluetooth streaming receiver*
No need for a desk in the live bar – D-Net connected wirelessly for tuning*

With a busy programme of live musical and streaming events, spoken word, dance party nights and consistently positive reviews from both locals and Ibiza visitors, the reinvention of the Teatro Pereyra looks (and sounds!) to be a success story that will support the venue for years to come.

FOH position in the main theatre*

Thanks to Salvador Velasco, the theatre’s sound tech, for supplying many of the photos* and the system file for us to examine.

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Martin Audio

HIGH-OCTANE CLUB ROADIES VENUE IN UDAIPUR SELECTS MARTIN AUDIO

IND – Fusing a vibrant restaurant experience with an exhilarating nightclub atmosphere, Club Roadies in Udaipur has selected a Martin Audio Blackline X audio solution to deliver high-output performance for night-time DJ sets whilst retaining clarity and listener comfort for diners.

Club Roadies is a bold new extension of the MTV Roadies brand – India’s legendary and longest-running reality TV show spanning 19 years. A collaboration between Viacom 18 and Work With Fun LLP, the Club and Café Roadies concept introduces energetic destinations where guests can eat, drink, and celebrate in a high-octane environment.

With a ‘Wall of Fame’ of previous winners, and an interior design that delivers iconic imagery from the long-running series, the venues combine nostalgic vibes alongside music and DJ performances.

EVEN UNDER DEMANDING CONDITIONS, THE SYSTEM PERFORMS SMOOTHLY AND RELIABLY.

Ashish Khanna, Securetech AV Designs

The audio brief for integrator Securetech AV Designs was uncompromising: deliver a sound system that combined power, precision, and long-term reliability in a demanding club setting. The venue needed an audio solution capable of supporting extended operating hours, adapting to varying crowd densities, and delivering the high-output demands of live DJ performances – all whilst maintaining clarity for the dining experience.

Securetech AV Designs immediately turned to Martin Audio’s Blackline X Series, a proven range of two-way passive loudspeakers, combining excellent sound quality, dispersion control and reliability for fixed installations.

The system design features a carefully selected mix of Blackline X8, X10, and X12 models, with the loudspeakers’ accurately controlled dispersion delivering precise coverage across the venue’s layout. Paired with Blackline X118  18″ subwoofers, the system delivers the low-frequency authority essential for the true club sound experience.

“The Blackline X series offers excellent value and serious performance,” says Ashish Khanna of Securetech AV Designs. “The combination of full-range loudspeakers and subwoofers delivers real impact and clarity. Even under demanding conditions, the system performs smoothly and reliably.”

With comprehensive system alignment and tuning ensuring phase accuracy and a smooth frequency response, the system is optimised for performance for both the daytime dining experience and after-dark club nights.

“We are honoured to have partnered on this exciting new concept of venue,” says Jeff Mandot, Director of Sales of VMT, Martin Audio’s distributor in India. “Securetech AV Designs have expertly deployed a combination of Martin Audio Blackline X Series models to precisely meet the client’s requirements for both high-energy performances and refined dining experiences. It is the ultimate Roadie sound system!”

Photos: Adam Firman/Lina Stores

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Distribution Partner: VMT Enterprise
Integration/Installation Partner: Securetech AV Designs

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