Category: LEA Professional

LEA Amplifiers Elevate the Audio at Bethlehem Baptist

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Post date November 12, 2025

When Bethlehem Baptist Church set out to improve clarity and power in its sanctuary, JCA Media turned to LEA Professional’s Connect Series amplifiers. With built-in DSP, Smart Power Bridge flexibility, and remote monitoring through LEA Cloud, the new system delivers crystal-clear sound from pulpit to pew. ⛪⭐

THE SPEC

⛪ Venue: Bethlehem Baptist Church | Greensburg, KY

👷‍♂️ Integrators: JCA Media

🔊 Audio Spaces: Entire Venue

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 354

Bethlehem Baptist Church

Bethlehem Baptist Church, located in Greensburg, Kentucky, is a small, rural Christian congregation in a community where faith and tradition hold deep significance. A modest, brick building with a steeple — its interior is reflective of a traditional Baptist style, with pews arranged in rows facing the pulpit and a sense of reverence and intimacy in the service. Although open and airy, the parishioners struggled to hear and understand the sermon at times. Amplifiers from LEA Professional were the perfect solution to increase headroom during musical worship and provide better intelligibility for spoken liturgy.

Church staff contacted Alex Peake, a project manager at JCA Media, to design a new audio system for the sanctuary. Since the LEA Connect Series of two-, four-, and eight-channel amplifiers are the most full-featured in the industry, Peake recommended them to meet the church’s goal of high intelligibility.

“Most amplifiers are being commoditized and sold at almost the same price,” said Alex Peake, project manager at JCA Media. “But then LEA adds in DSP capabilities, a control system [WebUI], and remote connectivity [LEA Cloud], essentially all for free. Those are huge benefits and a lot of the reason LEA is the primary amplifier I’m installing these days.”

THE INSTALL

Peake installed Connect Series 354 amplifiers to power the church’s new monitors as well as existing mains. The IoT-enabled 4-channel 354 provides 350 watts per channel into 2, 4, and 8 ohms, and 70Vrms and 100Vrms. It supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel and features Smart Power Bridge technology. The integrated 96kHz DSP effectively eliminated the need for unnecessary equipment in the rack, ensuring the overall job cost was kept to a minimum.

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 amplifiers from anywhere, at any time, and with no subscription model or hidden costs. It’s completely free to use.

WebUI functions as a simple on-site control interface, offering integrators and end users an easy-to-use platform to view and adjust channel settings, ranging from load monitoring to EQ adjustments, through any standard web browser. For AV companies like JCA Media, WebUI streamlines on-the-spot testing and modifications, enabling efficient system setup and fine-tuning during system installation.

THE CONCLUSION

The difference between the old and new audio systems was immediately apparent. Parishioners no longer needed to struggle to understand the sermon, and the musical worship reproduction was crisp and clean.

“Being able to mix and match four ohm, eight ohm, 70 volt, and 100 volt on the same amplifier is great,” said Peake. “And my favorite fact is that you don’t lose channels when you want to do that. Top it off with cloud connectivity for remote support, and that’s why I use LEA amplifiers every chance I get.”

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LEA Amplifiers Raise Excitement to a Fever Pitch at AEK Arena

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Post date November 5, 2025

On match day at AEK Arena, every chant and goal celebration echoes with precision and power. To meet UEFA standards, the stadium worked with DSP Innovative Solutions and Kalsedia Ltd to upgrade its audio system using LEA Professional amplifiers. With advanced DSP, Dante networking, and remote cloud control, the new system delivers world-class sound across every seat. ⚽🥅

THE SPEC

💰 Venue: AEK Arena | Larnaka, Cyprus
👷‍♂️ Integrators: DSP Innovative Solutions & Kalsedia Ltd
🔊 Audio Spaces: Entire Venue
🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 704D & Connect Series 168D

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Unlike traditional lenders that focus only on individual projects, Builders Capital evaluates a builder’s entire business pipeline — providing strategic credit facilities that align with long-term goals, streamline the financing process, and speed up access to capital. This builder-first approach eliminates unnecessary headaches and delays so clients can stay focused on what they do best: building homes and communities.

“The all-in-one amplifier plus DSP capabilities made LEA a perfect choice for the stadium,” said Solonas Nikitas, CEO of DSP Innovative Solutions. “LEA’s speaker tunings made it very easy for us when we swapped out the old gear.”

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THE INSTALL

DSP Innovative Solutions installed Connect Series 704D amplifiers and Connect Series 168D amplifiers to power the stadium’s loudspeakers. The IoT-enabled 4-channel 704D provides 700 watts per channel, while the 8-channel 168D offers 160 watts per channel. Both models support Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z, selectable by channel, and feature Smart Power Bridge technology. Connect Series also includes 96kHz DSP, which is standard in all models and offers a range of benefits that significantly enhance audio performance and system versatility. Dante-enabled models like the 704D and 168D include 96kHz-capable Dante and AES67 connectivity options, plus Dante simplifies system installation with scalable, high-resolution audio over IP (AoIP).

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 teams like DSP Innovative Solutions 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

In an era where fan experience is paramount, good stadium audio plays a vital role in creating an immersive and unforgettable environment, amplifying crowd chants, national anthems, and goal celebrations, deepening emotional engagement.

“Nothing quite matches the energy of a football stadium at capacity, cheering on their club,” said Nikitas. “LEA amplifiers go a long way towards feeding that enthusiasm, making every match one to remember. I highly recommend LEA amplifiers to anyone in the market.”

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Speaking Easy

Post author By ContentAdmin
Post date October 29, 2025

An upgraded venue in Mumbai boasts one of the first Optimal Audio installations in India. Caroline Moss reports from Permit & Co

In 1949, liquor was banned in the city then known as Bombay. To circumvent this drastic measure, it wasn’t long before “Aunty Bars” started popping up: hostelries run from the living room of enterprising housewives, where alcohol was served alongside homemade snacks. By 1972, the law was loosened up as permits to drink alcohol on licensed premises became available, and the permit room was born.

Permit & Co seeks to recreate those heady times. Located in a 150-year-old former cotton mill in Lower Parel, the venue is owned and operated by Aditya Vijay Hegde. Serving food and cocktails inspired by Bombay’s rich and nostalgic heritage, it’s prohibition with a modern twist.

“We’ve moved from the colonial era to retro 1970s,” explains Hegde with a nod to Gymkhana 91, the previous outlet he ran for eight years on the premises. This called for a new sound system. “We wanted to be a high-energy bar but, at the same time, for people to be able to converse clearly,” he continues. “In India, many people still feel that good music is loud. I was looking for different options, and for what would work. We also put on live performances, so it would need to handle that as well as DJ sets and background music.”

Audio Technik India, which had installed the original system at Gymkhana 91, was called in to suggest an upgrade, organising an Optimal Audio demo. “Even though the volume is pretty high, the sound only goes where we want it, because Audio Technik tuned the system well,” continues Hegde. “The precise placement of the speakers is what makes it work. Once again, Audio Technik provided a great service, listening to any changes we wanted. They will also provide ongoing maintenance if we need it.”

The carefully focused system comprises two Optimal Audio Cuboid 15 and two Cuboid 12 passive 2-way speakers, powered by an LEA Professional CS1504 high-power, 4-channel smart amplifier with low frequencies handled by an HH Audio TNA-2800SA active subwoofer. DJ and band monitoring is via an HH Audio TRE-1001 active speaker with onboard DSP, speaker management is via an HH Audio SP26 2-in/6-out digital system and an HH Electronics Q16FX 16-channel analogue mixer handles live performances.

Precise speaker placement and tuning were vital in this heritage building, as its beautiful colonial-era windows and Burmese teak ceilings precluded the installation of any acoustic treatment. “The issue with heritage buildings is you can’t really touch the interiors,” explains Prashant Govindan, director of Generation AV, which represents Optimal Audio and HH Audio in India and worked closely with Audio Technik to carry out a product demonstration and find the best solution for the client. “You visit the premises with a conservation architect who gives guidelines, which are especially important in this part of Mumbai, with its colonial architecture. Aditya was keen to keep it that way; he brought it back to its original glory, and he needed a sound system that complemented the ambience he wanted to create.”

With Hegde expressing a preference for what he termed a “British” sound, Optimal Audio was deemed a good choice. “It comes from the Martin Audio lineage after all, and retains the ethos of the brand,” continues Govindan. “We created presets on the LEA CS1504 amplifier to give the sweet sound Aditya was looking for and reduced the complexity of the signal chain. The Optimal Audio Cuboid speakers allow you to focus on the audience without the sound bouncing off the walls – a design challenge we overcame because there are so many reverberant surfaces.” Flexibility is enhanced by the Cuboid’s rotatable high-frequency horns providing 80° x 50° (HxV) coverage.

The 4-channel amplifiers can be easily scaled up if needed. “You’re not locked into any configuration with LEA, because it’s a digital amplifier and factory-approved presets of any loudspeaker brand can be downloaded from their websites, which makes the integrator’s life that much simpler,” explains Govindan. LEA’s Connect Series also offers different methods of network connectivity including Dante, AES67 and the cloud, giving options for future expansion.

With a seated capacity of 150, Permit & Co hosts an eclectic mix of DJ and live music performances throughout the week. Furnished with antique bric-a-brac sourced from Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar flea market, hung with Bollywood posters and 1970s’ prints and handing out novelty permits at the door, this retro venue is certainly keeping nostalgia alive and well in Lower Parel.

Thanks to

Installation Partner: Audio Technik India

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Builders Capital Deploys LEA Professional Amplifiers in East Coast Headquarters

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Post date October 22, 2025

Clear sound meets financial precision—Builders Capital’s new Fort Lauderdale HQ delivers flawless communication and flexible performance powered by The Audio Visual Group and LEA Professional. 💼🔊

THE SPEC

💰 Venue: Builders Capital | Fort Lauderdale, FL

👷‍♂️ Integrators: The Audio Visual Group

🔊 Audio Spaces: Entire Venue

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 354 amplifiers

Builders Capital

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To support its expanding East Coast client base, Builders Capital recently opened its new regional headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The office includes a 2,000-square-foot training and conference facility designed for both internal development and client engagement. To deliver a premium experience in this space, Builders Capital tapped The Audio Visual Group, who integrated a flexible, high-performance sound system powered by LEA Professional amplifiers.

THE INSTALL

Shayne Ettienne, owner of The Audio Visual Group, designed and installed the audio system and knew that LEA amplifiers would be perfect to power the large room. “We love LEA amplifiers. They’re so powerful, and also literally a DSP that has amp features in it,” said Ettienne. “Because of its flexibility and the fact that we can control it without needing an external DSP, we’ve been using them in all kinds of scenarios. For Builders Capital, the combination of management tools, physical size, and quiet fan operation made them a perfect fit for the installation.”

The Audio Visual Group deployed Connect Series 354 amplifiers to power the training room’s 12 coaxial pendant loudspeakers. The IoT-enabled 4-channel CS354 provides 350 watts per channel, supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel, and features Smart Power Bridge technology. Connect Series also includes 96kHz DSP, which is standard in all models and offers a range of benefits that significantly enhance audio performance and system versatility. Presets in the Crestron control system were used to switch the room between training and conferencing setups, which was made possible by LEA’s open API and the Crestron LEA Plugin. Elements of the amplifier can be monitored and adjusted via the API, allowing customers to integrate the Connect Series amplifiers with 3rd party equipment to create almost limitless, custom AV solutions.

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 teams 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.

THE CONCLUSION

As a financial services company, attention to detail is critical. Therefore, when Builders Capital trains staff on new offerings or works with clients, the training room’s audio must be crystal clear to ensure that nothing is missed, and everyone hears the same information. With LEA amplifiers, Builders Capital is well-equipped to grow its business with confidence in its audio system.

“We’ve used LEA amplifiers in many projects and look forward to working with them in many more projects in the future,” said Etienne. “They’re a great product with fabulous power offerings per rack space, full DSP, and best of all, great people. I highly recommend them.”

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LEA Amplifiers Enhance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Message at the King Center

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Post date October 6, 2025

Powerful legacy, modern sound, and timeless impact—The King Center is amplifying Dr. King’s message with the help of S&L Integrated and LEA Professional. 🎤✨

THE SPEC

🪙 Venue: The King Center | Atlanta, GA

Integrators: S&L Integrated

Audio Spaces: Entire Venue

🦈 Product Used: LEA Connect Series 1504D

The King Center

The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, commonly known as the King Center, is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves as a living memorial to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the prominent leader of the American civil rights movement. Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, the widow of Dr. King, the center is dedicated to preserving the teachings of nonviolence and promoting social justice and equality. It provides resources for education, community empowerment, and the continuation of Dr. King’s work towards achieving peace, racial equality, and human dignity.

As part of a comprehensive upgrade plan for the King Center, the management team aimed to install a large video wall in the lobby to serve as a striking focal point for visitors. When the time came to execute the lobby renovations, venue staff selected S&L Integrated to design and implement the video wall. William Collins, the Account Executive for the project, recommended the LEA Professional/FlatPanel Audio system based on having heard them in a very acoustically live church sanctuary, and knew it would be a great fit for the King Center. The audio components were excellent right out of the box.

“The King Center’s lobby is very impressive looking, with brick walls, tile floors, glass, and stonework,” said Collins. “Acoustically, it’s a very challenging space, though. We knew we needed a unique audio solution to minimize acoustic reflections without overpowering the room. Once we found the right speakers for the environment, we knew that LEA amplifiers would be the perfect way to power them.”

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THE INSTALL

S&L installed two FlatPanel DML500 loudspeakers in the lobby. Their 165-degree conical coverage and unique sound waves transparently deliver LEA’s exceptionally pristine signal path. Unlike conventional loudspeakers that degrade intelligibility in highly reverberant spaces, DML loudspeakers ignore the center’s beautiful but sound-compromising windows and shiny floors. Paired with a FlatPanel LS118 subwoofer specifically designed to complement the DML500s, the power for both highs and lows provided by the LEA amplifier yields a significant sound quality improvement over the former sound system, according to the center’s employees.

S&L used the LEA Connect Series 1504D to power the loudspeakers and subwoofer. The Dante-enabled 4-channel 1504D provides 1500 watts per channel into 2, 4, and 8 ohms, and 70Vrms and 100Vrms. It also supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel and features Smart Power Bridge technology. S&L’s team doubled the output on one amplifier channel to power the subwoofer while two channels fed the left and right loudspeakers.

The Connect Series delivers an industry-first professional amplifier family to feature cloud connectivity. With LEA Cloud, AV teams like S&L can remotely control and monitor the amplifiers regardless of the location or time of day, helping teams work more efficiently, reducing travel, and saving time and money.

THE CONCLUSION

Visitors to the King Center are enthralled by his speeches on the video wall, affirming it’s not only a historical site but also a vibrant institution dedicated to continuing the work that Dr. King began, promoting a vision of unity, peace, and justice for all people.

“It’s an honor to play any role in maintaining the life, legacy, and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Collins. “For us, LEA amps just work. Between the Smart Power Bridge technology and LEA Cloud, they fit the bill perfectly for many of our installations.”

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LEA Amplifiers Make For a Cluckin’ Good Time at the Chicken Oil Company

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Post date September 18, 2025

Big flavor, bold sound, and pure Texas spirit—Chicken Oil is serving up legendary burgers with a side of crystal-clear audio thanks to QuickTechAV and LEA Professional.🤠🍔

THE SPEC

🐔 Venue: Chicken Oil Company | Bryan, TX

Integrators: QuickTechAV

Audio Spaces: Entire Venue

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 168 amplifiers

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The Chicken Oil Company, affectionately known as “Chicken Oil,” is a cherished burger joint with deep roots in Bryan, Texas. Located in a rustic building that was once a gas station, Chicken Oil opened its doors in 1977. Over the decades, it has developed a loyal following for its welcoming atmosphere, Texas charm, and hearty comfort food — especially its burgers, chicken-fried steak, and Tijuana fries. The quirky décor, featuring everything from old license plates to neon beer signs, adds to its nostalgic appeal. Strongly connected to the culture of Texas A&M University and the wider Bryan/College Station community, Chicken Oil reflects a long-standing tradition of casual dining and local flavor embraced by generations of Aggies and locals.

In 2022, Chicken Oil suffered a catastrophic fire that affected the kitchen and back-of-house areas and dealt a significant blow that left many loyal patrons disheartened. Down but not out, restaurant management vowed to rebuild Chicken Oil to its former glory and reopened its doors in 2025. As reconstruction plans progressed, restaurant staff contacted Kermit Moore, Owner of QuickTechAV, to design and install the new AV system. LEA Professional amplifiers play a key role in the new multi-zone layout.

“LEA amps make installations simple because they’re easy to use, you can use a mixture of different types of speakers on the same amp, and their speaker tunings optimize right from the start,” said Moore.

“Most amps can’t compete with that.”

THE INSTALL

A total of 30 speakers are installed across the restaurant, including 19 pendant speakers, nine surface mount speakers, and two in-ceiling speakers in the restrooms. The pendant speakers are mounted in the main and overflow dining rooms, while the surface mount speakers are used in the bar and outside the entrance.

QuickTechAV deployed Connect Series 168 amplifiers to power the restaurant’s speakers. The IoT-enabled 8-channel CS168 provides 160 watts per channel, supports Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel, and features Smart Power Bridge technology. Chicken Oil staff can connect to the built-in Wi-Fi access point, the restaurant’s Wi-Fi, or the local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.

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 teams 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

Patrons are thrilled about Chicken Oil’s reopening, eager to return to the nostalgic atmosphere and classic comfort food they’ve missed. Longtime fans and new visitors alike are lining up to enjoy the burgers, fries, and laid-back charm that made it a local favorite.

“Commissioning the LEA amplifiers was flawless,” said Moore. “Everything worked when we turned on the system and started walking around the restaurant, checking all the controls and the zones. Everything came up the first time; the music was playing, and it was playing in the correct zones. Everyone was really happy with how it sounded.”

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HH Audio reinforces fun Japanese dining concept in Mumbai

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Post date September 15, 2025

India: A new outlet of the Japanese-themed Harajuku Tokyo Café chain has opened in Mumbai’s BKC district with a sound system featuring HH Audio speakers powered by LEA amplifiers. The installation was handled by systems integrator Varun Dua of Bassline AV Technologies, who has installed similar systems into several Harajuku Tokyo Café outlets in the north of India. Both brands are represented in India by Generation AV.

“HH is a very flexible, multi-use brand which fits well for a venue like this, which plays background music during the day as well as DJ music and karaoke in the evenings,” explains Dua. “HH Audio with LEA amplification is a good combination, and we get brilliant service support from Generation AV. I was one of HH Audio’s first partners three years ago, when Generation AV starting representing them in India, and I’ve used them for several pan-Indian chains and retail outlets I work with.”

The main system consists of four white HH Audio TNi-W8PRO-WH 8-inch passive speakers supported by two TNi-W6 6.5-inch speakers used as delay fills, and a TNA-1800S subwoofer for low-frequency reinforcement. The entire setup is powered by a single LEA Connect Series 1504 amplifier. Dua used the amp’s built-in DSP to fine-tune the audio, ensuring optimal coverage in the centre of the room while minimising reflections from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Harajuku’s own playlist sets the tone during the day, with DJ sets for special events. Every Friday evening, a projector screen drops down for karaoke – or “Harajukuoke” – as a mic is passed around to willing participants.

“This is a new concept in India, where Japanese cuisine is typically presented in a formal dining context,” explained marketing manager, Khushe Taylor. “We position ourselves as as fun dining outlet, not fine dining, because we want everybody to enjoy Japanese culture and food.

“We play a mixture of J-pop and K-pop along with other styles of music, and it changes throughout the day. The sound system is very flexible: it works for having conversations earlier in the day and also has enough power to ramp up during the evenings.”

Having recently secured a new round of funding, the Harajuku chain – owned by entrepreneur Gaurav Kanwar, who opened the first branch at the age of 25 – is aiming to expand into 15-20 outlets in the next two years, with a planned eventual total of around 90 pan-India.

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LEA Amplifiers Bring Good Vibes to Gale Hotel Miami | Miami, FL

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Post date September 10, 2025

Chic design, rooftop views, and unforgettable days in the Sunshine State—Gale Hotel Miami sets the vibe with Designer Digital, Interlink Group, and LEA Professional’s Connect Series 704 amplifiers powering it all. ☀️🌴

THE SPEC

🌴 Venue: Gale Hotel Miami | Miami, FL

Integrators: Interlink Group & Designer Digital Systems, Inc.

Audio Spaces: 1st floor restaurants (2) and 9th floor restaurants (3)

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 704 amplifiers

Gale Hotel Miami

Conveniently located in downtown Miami, Gale Hotel Miami is a 51-story architectural landmark offering an innovative blend of boutique hotel comfort, upscale condo living, and culinary haven, complemented by a wellness center complete with a spa and gym — all within a stone’s throw of the Magic City’s most exhilarating attractions.

Guests can indulge in a variety of dining experiences on the 9th floor, offering breathtaking vistas of Biscayne Bay and the iconic Miami skyline. Or take advantage of the Pool Club, which offers a stunning outdoor pool oasis accompanied by a chic restaurant where guests can enjoy Miami-inspired cuisine.

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THE INSTALL

Four years in the making, Gale Hotel Miami hired Interlink Group to design the audio systems for the two restaurants on the 1st floor and the three restaurants on the 9th floor. Interlink, in turn, partnered with Designer Digital Systems, Inc., to design the sound system, build the racks, and program the system. With space for only one full-sized rack on the 9th floor and one in the mezzanine MDF room, and requirements to power many speakers at high SPL for parties, amplifier size and power were major considerations. LEA Professional amplifiers were a perfect fit for the project.

“The project developer wanted great sound, reliability, and a fair price,” said Bruce J. Alaimo, owner of Designer Digital Systems, Inc. “They had a design from a different company that was much more expensive. I immediately thought of LEA amps for our new design. I planned on using a variety of speakers from major brands, and LEA had speaker tunings for all of them, which made it a lot easier.”

Designer Digital Systems, Inc., deployed 13 Connect Series 704 amplifiers to power the venue’s varied 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. Connect Series also includes 96kHz DSP, which is standard in all models and offers a range of benefits that significantly enhance audio performance and system versatility.

Eight CS704 amplifiers power the three restaurants on the 9th floor (22,400 watts at 70V), while five CS704 amplifiers were installed in the mezzanine MDF room for the restaurants on the 1st floor (14,000 watts at 70V). Designer Digital Systems, Inc., chose LEA amplifiers due to their size-to-power ratio (1RU with 2,800 watts per amplifier), as well as the flexibility of full DSP for crossover and speaker tuning of all major brands. The Smart Power Bridge technology was utilized in an innovative manner to overcome a drywall installation error that caused a short, enabling the team to drive two speakers at 1400 watts at 70V. In essence, this feature, performance, and system versatility saved a main zone in the 1st floor restaurant.

THE CONCLUSION

The Gale Hotel in Miami blends contemporary elegance with cutting-edge technology, offering a chic urban retreat. Its sleek design features bespoke European furnishings and a state-of-the-art audio system befitting the property, enhancing the ambiance throughout.

“I really enjoy working with LEA amplifiers and the LEA tech support team,” said Alaimo. “I have used LEA amplifiers in many projects and look forward to working with them in many more projects in the future. They’re a great product with fabulous power offerings per rack space, full DSP, and best of all, great people. I highly recommend them.”

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LEA Amplifiers Drive Pixel Palace Sonic Experience | Round Rock, TX

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Post date August 18, 2025

Pixel Palace Arcade & Bar is turning back the clock in style. With Mood Texas and LEA Connect Series 354 amplifiers, Round Rock’s newest hotspot delivers retro gaming thrills wrapped in powerful, crystal-clear sound. 🎮🎶

THE SPEC

🎰 Venue: Pixel Palace Arcade & Bar | Round Rock, TX

Integrator: Mood Texas

Audio Spaces: Entire Venue

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 354

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Pixel Palace Arcade and Bar, located in Round Rock, Texas, is a lively blend of nostalgia, gaming, and social interaction. Opened in October 2024, the venue features a retro-inspired atmosphere with classic arcade games, pinball machines, and a full-service bar offering 20 beers on tap, with a focus on local breweries.

Guests can enjoy a nostalgic gaming experience with favorites from the ’70s to the ’90s, including Skee-Ball, pinball, claw machines, and basketball hoops. Pixel Palace promotes a strong sense of community through regular tournaments, themed nights, and fundraising events. Additionally, the venue includes a basement game room showcasing timeless classics like Pong and Pitfall, providing a cozy space for gamers to unwind and connect.

THE INSTALL

Multiple video walls and individual displays feature prominently in Pixel Palace, showcasing a variety of content, including classic music videos from back in the day, Twitch streams, and the bar’s menu of rotating beers on tap. Mood Texas was chosen to design and install the AV system, and they included LEA Professional amplifiers as part of the buildout.

“LEA Professional amps checked all the boxes perfectly for Pixel Palace,” said Linda Rasch, Senior System Designer at Mood Texas. “It was a breeze setting them up; the system performs flawlessly and sounds fabulous.”

Mood Texas added a Bluetooth input to accommodate special requests from patrons, such as anniversary celebrations. An XLR wall plate is included for the bar’s regularly scheduled Geeks Who Drink trivia nights, whose host uses a microphone to ask questions. The entire system is controlled from an iPad via an RTI control processor. The integration was made easier thanks to LEA’s RTI driver, one of many third-party APIs LEA offers for seamless system integration and ease of use for end users.

Mood Texas deployed Connect Series 354 amplifiers to power the restaurant’s speakers. The IoT-enabled 4-channel 354 provides 350 watts per channel, 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 teams like Mood Texas 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

Whether you’re a local or visiting Round Rock, Pixel Palace offers a unique blend of retro gaming and modern socializing, making it a must-visit destination for enthusiasts of all ages.

“Everything worked when we turned on the system and started walking around the restaurant, checking all the controls and the zones,” said Rasch. “I spec LEA whenever possible because of LEA Cloud and the remote management capabilities. We have 4000 customers — it’s just too many to roll trucks for all of them. So the more we can fix remotely, the better.

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LEA Amps Power Urban Cowboy Bar | Nashville, TN

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Post date August 6, 2025

When Urban Cowboy took over two floors of the Nashville Arcade, audio clarity was a must. Hazelwood Labs met the challenge with LEA Professional amps, delivering bold, immersive sound to match the venue’s vibrant energy.

THE SPEC

🎰 Venue: Urban Cowboy Bar | Nashville, TN

Integrator: Hazelwood Laboratories

Audio Spaces: Entire Venue

🦈 Product Used: Connect Series 64, 124, 354, and 704

Urban Cowboy Bar

Urban Cowboy Bar is an anchor tenant of the Arcade and a distinctive addition to the city’s vibrant nightlife scene. Opened in April 2025, this multi-level, 8,000-square-foot venue offers a blend of immersive design and a dynamic atmosphere, making it a one-of-a-kind destination for both locals and visitors. Urban Cowboy Bar is intended as an elevated cowboy experience, offering a blend of quality food, creative cocktails, and a welcoming environment. The space features a mix of high-energy and laid-back areas, each with its own unique character. The upstairs boasts a high-design cocktail lounge with velvet details and mirror-backed bars, while the downstairs saloon offers a more rustic ambiance with wooden elements and eclectic decor, including taxidermy and vintage signage.

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Before opening, venue staff contacted Joseph Hazelwood, founder of Hazelwood Laboratories, to design an audio system for their varied music zones. The bar wanted audio capabilities for DJs, Apple AirPlay, house music, and local zone control in each area. Out of the gate, Hazelwood knew amplifiers from LEA Professional were more than up to the task.

“I try to use LEA amplifiers for every project because I’ve found them to be well-suited to my installations, and there are more than enough products in the Connect Series line, so I don’t need to look elsewhere,” said Hazelwood. “The addition of the half-rack amplifiers is exciting and it made the decision even simpler for me.”

Hazelwood installed Connect Series 704 and Connect Series 354 amplifiers, plus new half-rack models including Connect Series 124 and Connect Series 64 in the expansive bar. The IoT-enabled 4-channel CS704 provides 700 watts per channel, while the 4-channel CS354 offers 350 watts per channel. The smaller but still mighty 4-channel CS124 provides 120 watts per channel, and the 4-channel CS64 offers 60 watts per channel. All of LEA’s models support Hi-Z (70V or 100V) and Lo-Z selectable by channel, and feature Smart Power Bridge technology.

Additionally, 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 teams can remotely control and monitor the amplifiers, including half-rack models, regardless of the location or time of day, and it’s completely free to use.

Hazelwood also utilized LEA’s free SharkWare software to configure a base profile and push it out to all the pre-staged LEA amplifiers. SharkWare includes amplifier grouping, offline design, granular user access control levels, locked speaker tunings, and a graphical EQ. The software enables users to view and adjust channel settings, including input settings, signal generator, crossover, equalizer, limiter, and load monitoring, for all LEA Connect Series amplifiers.

THE CONCLUSION

The grand opening event in May 2025 was a huge success, featuring live music, DJs, tattoo artists, stilt walkers, and interactive photo ops. Whether you’re seeking a casual drink, a gourmet meal, or a night of entertainment, this venue provides a multifaceted experience in the heart of Nashville’s historic Arcade.

“The Urban Cowboy Bar is a very unique and fun environment,” said Hazelwood. “The different vibes around the space — some more mellow, others high energy — cater to different moods and personalities. I think LEA amplifiers were the perfect choice for the venue, and I can’t wait to use them again on my next install.”

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