UAE: Situated in the luxury residential area of Dubai Hills, on the Business Park, DUO Gastrobar has joined the growing list ofhaute cuisinerestaurants being sucked into the fast-developing neighbourhood.
Founded by Duoband Restaurant Group from St. Petersburg, headed by Renat Malikov and Dmitry Blinov, its quest for the best has already earned them a Michelin star for their fine European cuisine (with a twist of Asian), while their clientele luxuriates in an interior characterised by light, airy colours and natural materials, while the musical ambience is delivered by Martin Audio’s best-selling CDD series.
But it wasn’t the aesthetic of the white CDD5s so much as the sound quality that had impressed the owners, according to regional distributors PRO LAB LLC. Already with a presence in the area the operators were aware that Martin Audio is the brand of choice for many upmarket establishments and also for project designers/consultants, LXA—who have worked on a number of projects with PRO LAB.
“In fact the owners had asked LXA to look for the providers of Martin Audio as it has such good visibility in the region,” confirmed PRO LAB general manager Jan Tarakji.
The Martin Audio distributors were happy to support LXA Senior Project Manager, Riaan Koch as he designed the main bar/restaurant sound around five discreet CDD5W.
But the operators also wanted some headroom in the system for when needed, and to this was added a pair of SX110 subwoofers.
Tarakji added, “They know that if they want to push the system … maybe play some deep house, they have the tools to do so, as these are small and punchy. Thanks to eyebolts LXA have been able to fly these—one at the bar and one at the opposite end of the venue—as space on the floor is at a premium.”
In addition to the main area there is also a separate covered terrace, with a different vibe where patrons are served their music via a further five CDD5W.
UAE: The McGettigan’s Irish Pub franchise continues to expand across Dubai, but their latest bar and restaurant—situated in the Four Points by Sheraton Production City—is the first to be located within a Marriott-owned hotel property.
Set within this growing production hub it will serve the community of media-based businesses who are resident there. Also based at Production City are Martin Audio’s distributor for the UAE and GCC region, PRO LAB LLC, who will be able to use the venue as a showcase. For they supported system integrators Exacting Diseno Technical Services—specialists in the leisure hospitality sector—helping to recommend appropriate sound reinforcement solutions across several ranges in the loudspeaker manufacturer’s portfolio.
Set on a 5,000 sq. ft footprint, the lively bar restaurant offers a haven for business meetings for the hotel residents, transforming at the weekends when the action notches up. DJs perform and the general vibe is one of a sports bar with plenty of screens.
Thus versatility (and the rising tide of ambient sound at weekends) was very much in their thinking when it came to specifying the sound. But PRO LAB knew they were in safe hands with Exacting Diseno. “They are big supporters of Martin Audio, it’s their number one choice, when it comes to specifying sound systems,” stated PRO LAB’s Head of Audio, Pavel Shemiakin.
“When they started negotiating with the client it was made clear that they wanted a high-performance system—a HiFi sound with plenty of punch—because while it’s mostly playing low level BGM during the daylight hours, it also reverts to a sports bar and has DJ plug-in points. So Martin Audio became the obvious choice.”
The heavy focus is at the DJ position where a pair of CDD12 are mounted, while distributed evenly throughout the venue are a further nine wall mounted CDD6. These are reinforced by four ground-standing Martin Audio Blackline X115 subwoofers for LF extension.
However, the installation company, under the project leadership of Lou Agha, was still far from finished. For the outdoor terrace area they turned to 12 of Martin Audio’s ADORN A55T, supplied with the optional AIPKIT IP44 weatherised cover. This area can either take its source feed from the main room, or operate from an independent input and volume control, ensuring maximum versatility.
Stated Rami Haber. Pro Lab CEO, “Partnering with McGettigan’s reflects our commitment to supporting Dubai’s top venues with exceptional audio solutions that elevate the guest experience.”
For the third successive year, Martin Audio and Generation AV entertained all APAC distributors at their Singapore Experience Centre to celebrate growth and discuss future opportunities.
Attending the recent event, Dom Harter, Martin Audio Managing Director, shared updates from across the Audio Reproduction division of the Focusrite group, which also includes Linea Research, Optimal Audio and TiMax. Harter confirmed, “More partners are representing multiple brands, and while we want to ensure that each brand continues to flourish in its own right, there are increasing opportunities for convergence and valued-added solutions to customers.”
Addressing the notable interest in spatial audio which naturally leads to the potential sale of additional loudspeakers and electronics, the agenda included dedicated demonstrations of TiMax panLab and in-depth training with TiMax SoundHub, in combination with different loudspeakers and electronics from the Focusrite Group stable.
Group Marketing Director, James King, shared recent updates to his team’s roles and functionalities designed to fuel both individual brand growth and cross-brand opportunities. Further updates included the strides made in supply chain operation, as well as the Group’s pragmatic approach to the international trade challenges of recent months. Early previews of upcoming new products and software also added excitement to future potential in the region.
A familiar and popular inclusion was the case study session in which distribution partners talked through success stories and their approaches to the market. Brad Watson, Sales Director, commented, “It’s always enlightening to see the strides being made in the territory and the ingenuity on display to win in various vertical markets. All distributors walk away inspired and with a fresh playbook of ideas they can try out in their own local market.”
The event was rounded off fittingly with an Award ceremony which saw among many other awards, Luxury Supply, Cambodia, win best new Distributor, whilst Fuzion Far East, Thailand, picked up the award for Outstanding Performance in Immersive Sound. The most coveted title of ‘Distributor of the Year’ went to TAG, Australia.
Martin Audio APAC Outstanding Performance in Installed Sound 2024 (Entertainment) Vardhaman (VMT), India
Martin Audio APAC Outstanding Performance in Touring Sound 2024 Samasound Inc., South Korea
Martin Audio APAC Outstanding Performance in Installed Sound 2024 (Enterprise) Audio Brains, Japan
Martin Audio APAC Outstanding Performance in Immersive Sound 2024 Fuzion Far East, Thailand
Martin Audio APAC Best New Distributor 2024 Luxury Supply, Cambodia
Martin Audio APAC Outstanding Performance in Portable Sound 2024 JB Music, Philippines
Martin Audio APAC Distributor of the Year 2024 Technical Audio Group, Australia
David McKinney, Managing Director of Generation AV, said, “It was a fantastic week and so good to have all our partners come together to celebrate the successes, and to lay out new plans for the future. Big thanks to all our partners for making the week a major success and to Dom, Brad and James whose joining us made for productive discussions.”
US: Situated in West Sacramento, CA, Sutter Health Park—home to the River Cats baseball team and ‘A’s’ (Athletics)—has undergone a major infrastructure upgrade for the coming season, designed to enhance the fan experience and improve game-day technology.
This includes a strategically enhanced sound system for the bowl—based around Martin Audio CDD and SX subwoofer components, as well as process-controlled amplification from Focusrite sister brand, Linea Research, in the 14,000-cap arena.
The River Cats had acknowledged that their 25-year-old system badly needed enhancing. Locally based Martin Audio partner, Sacramento Production Services (SACPS)—who have a long history in servicing the facility—were brought in, initially to project manage for a third party before later being handed the full role of system integrator, as the time frame for completion narrowed.
Their experienced Sales & Production Manager, Keith Wackford said, “The brief was to get the present system back up and running after they had completely gutted the control room. “In the process they said, ‘What can we do to upgrade the system?’ They wanted a major league experience in a minor league park on a minor league budget.”
Wackford and his long-term associate and project manager, Anthony Brown, undertook a site survey and immediately recognised the imperfections—aside from the tired PA components. Budget and time frame restrictions would not allow for replacement of the main bowl speakers. “But with the addition of the new Linea Research amplification (LR-44C10M-Dante), it’s as if they purchased new speakers.
WE ARE IMPRESSED WITH CDD10, FOR ITS THROW AND INTELLIGIBILITY.
“Elsewhere, it was a case of what would give us the best bang for the buck. We knew the system had always been lacking in subwoofers and if we were going to put in subs, we also needed to ensure the [infill and outfill] boxes would keep up.”
As a long-term Martin Audio partner they contacted Will Harris and Jim Sage at Martin Audio USA, who recommended the SX115 for its superior outdoor driver. “The 25-year-old outfield speakers
on light poles were in really bad shape,” acknowledges Wackford, “and although difficult to get access to we knew we had to change them and replace them with [weatherised] CDD15W-WR. For how high up they are, everyone is absolutely impressed.” In fact one of the speakers is close to 80ft.
Of the CDD deployment he said, “The CDD15 gave us a little more low end and full range in the outfield, as the bowl PA doesn’t really reach out to there. We also like CDD’s whole intelligibility; at low volumes it’s got a really good intelligibility out of the far throw, plus it’s impressive how wide they are at the near point.”
Distributed around the bowl, the subs themselves are mounted on I-Beams to the underside of the VIP suites, while 30 CDD10W-WR bowl fill speakers were added in conjunction with the subs. After consideration, they opted for one per each seating section, running right round the facility.
“We are impressed with CDD10, for its throw and intelligibility—and the way it couples to the high frequency driver to carry the HF driver a bit further. One of the reasons we went for the CDD10 over the CDD8 is because it has a yoke, and we wanted something that would allow us to pan and tilt in an easy manner.”
In addition to the amplifiers and speakers, SACPS upgraded the mixing console, as well as the main system processor and touch screen interfaces to Symetrix. “Symetrix allowed us to use the Linea Research Intelligent modules bringing the amplifier telemetry data right onto the users’ touch screen remote—giving the user information as to what the nine LR-44CC status and signals are doing. The system is all running Dante with an analogue fail over from the console to the Symetrix, and to all nine LR-44C amps around the facility,” Keith Wackford explained.
Better known as ‘Raley Field’, the site itself is directly adjacent to downtown Sacramento, with a whole neighbourhood growing up around it. “We had a crazy speed limit of, I think 85dB, A-weighted 15ft from a source. So trying to do line array from the outfield or subs up high wouldn’t work. We had to keep things contained within the ballpark as there are a lot of new apartments with high rise buildings springing up. Everything distributed as close to the listening area as possible is critical.”
System feeds include DJs on the concourse, taking advantage of the new audio inputs, and there are plans for future live entertainment. Main PA and pre-recorded live safety messages also run through the system. “Messaging now sounds so much better,” believes Keith Wackford.
Aside from him, Anthony Brown acted as project manager; onsite programming and networking were provided by Brian Webber, while due to the tight time frame Alive Media were brought in to provide on-site installation, wiring and labour. Finally, Symetrix programmer Nick Danielson did “an amazing job” according to Wackford.
The client is delighted with the result following the upgrade. According to Eric King, VIP Technology, “The difference is night and day—the quality, clarity, and overall experience are next level. We really appreciate the attention to detail, the seamless install, and the passion brought to the project
INDIA: GOYA is a premier lounge and nightclub in Goa’s tourist hotspot of Vagator Beach. The venue blends high-energy entertainment with a luxurious atmosphere, offering a space where music, lighting, and ambiance converge to create a dynamic, immersive interior. With a reputation for hosting top-tier DJs and live performances, GOYA sets the benchmark for sound and experience-driven nightlife in the region.
The venue required an audio solution that could match this vibrant energy while maintaining pristine sound quality across different areas of the club. The client, Mr. Rajan envisioned a system that would elevate the experience for DJs and live performers, embracing deep bass, clear mids and detailed highs.
With the need for seamless integration between dance areas and lounge spaces, the sound system had to be powerful yet precise, preventing audio spill, while maintaining an immersive feel. The installation team at Chopra Designsfocused on delivering uniform, high-fidelity coverage to every corner of the venue to enhance both live performances and playback experiences.
THE NEW SYSTEM HAS ELEVATED THE ENTIRE CLUB EXPERIENCE, AND THE RESPONSE FROM OUR GUESTS HAS BEEN OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE.
To achieve this, the venue’s main area was fitted with Martin Audio state-of-the-art TORUS T1215, 12” passive constant curvature array loudspeaker, complemented with Martin Audio’s CDD15B and CDD12B coaxial differential dispersion on-wall speakers. Powering the entire setup was the Martin Audio iK42, a four-channel 20,000W Class D amplifier, along with the DX 0.6 2-in/6-out dedicated system controller for optimised sound processing. For additional reinforcement, compatible subwoofers were installed to provide depth.
With this advanced blend of technology, the new sound system elevates the venue’s reputation as a premier nightlife destination in Goa. The installation has not only met but exceeded the client’s expectations, setting a new standard for sound reinforcement in the region.
“The transformation in our venue’s sound is incredible,” said Mr. Rajan. “From the dance floor to the lounge, the clarity and impact are unmatched. The new system has elevated the entire club experience, and the response from our guests has been overwhelmingly positive.”
“The installation at GOYA perfectly balances power and precision, creating an immersive sound experience throughout the venue,” added Abhimanyu Chopra,Sound Consultant, Chopra Designs. “The system delivers exceptional clarity and impact, ensuring that every performance sounds exactly as intended.”
The Martin Audio components were supplied by the company’s distribution partner, VMT Enterprise, whose Pre-Design & Sales Engineer, Sai Prem,concluded, “The system delivers an outstanding combination of clarity and power, ensuring an immersive experience throughout the venue. Every element has been fine-tuned to provide a balanced and dynamic sound that enhances both live performances and DJ sets.”
US: Middlesex Sound & Light (MSL) have successfully delivered the biggest contract in their 41-year history, with the opening of the flagshipSwingers– the crazy golf club in Las Vegas.
Set on a massive 40,000 sq. ft site inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino (on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip), the venue boasts no fewer than 170 Martin Audio loudspeakers, including 122 CDD6. This popular series MSL have been installing regularly atSwingerssince the corporate-friendly crazy golf concept was first rolled out in London before it expanded to the USA.SwingersLondon was one of the first deployments of CDD, and to date MSL have racked up more CDD deployments than any other UK-based dealer.
Swingersis the brainchild of two successful entrepreneurs,Matt Grech-Smith and Jeremy Simmonds. Martin Audio now appears in allSwingersvenues as the vibrant entertainment concept continues to evolve. Run with the support of MGM Resorts, the Las Vegas operation not only offers four 9-hole crazy golf courses, but alsoSwingers’ new fairground-style Carnival games arcade concept.
The focal point dominating the entire central section ofSwingersLas Vegas is a long,1920s style English country house, its façade brought to life with a constant flow of projected imagery.
Here, three Martin Audio TORUS T1230 constant curvature arrays, flown discreetly on each side with a pair of cardioid SXCF118 subwoofers, create a classic proscenium PA system. Four powerful CDD10 are located within the country house’s ‘sunken garden’ where the generous balcony doubles as a stage, providing a performance area for small combos, as well as corporate presentations. Further CDD10s are provided for artists’ reference sound, while in the lower section of the house is a DJ station — which comes into its own later in the day and extra volume is required. Elsewhere, no fewer than 122 CDD6 boxes are distributed throughout the venue.
MSL’s system designer, Steve Billington, explained that the Las Vegas site represents a conversionof the former LIGHT nightclub. His first site survey was to ascertain whether any of the existing sound equipment was salvageable. “But it was clear that nothing could be reutilised,” he said, “and so with our existing brand template Martin Audio was always going to be the obvious choice. The question was how we could adapt this template to such a large-scale space that it is.
“With a constantly moving audience, the reason we choose CDD6 is because the dispersion is so wide, and gives consistent coverage compared with a traditional speaker.” This is because it achieves a rectangular, extendable coverage pattern, which is ultra-wide close to the speaker.
MSL’s approach is broadly to allocate a ratio of three SX subs to 12 CDD6. In this application, they have also been careful to place an SXC115 (cardioid) in the DJ booth, since there is an exclusive private hire space directly behind the DJ booth “and this keeps the impact on the dancefloor without bothering the VIP space,” notes Billington. Elsewhere, LF extension, where necessary, is provided through a combination of 30 SX110 and SX210 subwoofers.
Much of the magic had already taken place in the 3D software prior to installation. The design was modelled using Martin Audio’s advanced DISPLAY3 visualisation software, importing Revit and SketchUp models provided by the architect. “SketchUp is a very powerful tool, allowing us to simulate everything, especially TORUS,” says Billington. “For while we’re very comfortable with CDD, which is a tried and tested formula, with TORUS it was useful to be able to measure the coverage patterns.”
Both Steve Billington and MSL MD Darrel Olivier acknowledge that although its footprint may be larger, “the beauty of the TORUS boxes in this application is that they lose themselves because of the height we’ve installed them at.”
Signal distribution is via a 10GB network, with fully redundant fibre backbone running Dante from BSS Soundweb London into the process-controlled amplifiers.
Stated Jeremy Simmonds, co-CEO and co-founder ofSwingers, “When we started designing a flagshipSwingersto take over the enormous LIGHT nightclub space at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas—the entertainment capital of the world—it rapidly became clear that we were designing the best competitive socialising venue in the world.
“MSL were the perfect partner on this ambitious project, bringing incredible creativity and a vast technical expertise to the table. MSL’s unique contribution is a huge part of the venue’s massive success.”
TheSwingersmomentum shows no sign of letting up. The programme is now set to continue in other key US cities, before moving even further afield.
US: Friendship Village retirement facility in Kalamazoo, MI, recently commissioned a complete overhaul of the audio-visual infrastructure at its Kiva Auditorium.
Set on a 72-acre campus, the Auditorium is used for events, meetings, and community activities and is now also perfect to host smaller shows and concerts.
Design consultant Tim Heneveld (from HAV Design) specified Martin Audio’s award-winning O-Line micro-array solution for the sound reinforcement, installed by system integrators, Division 16 Technologies.
The design company had been selected by the Friendship Village team after intensive research into which AV design company could best meet their requirements.
I HAVE ALWAYS EXPERIENCED MARTIN AUDIO AS VERY SMOOTH, CONSISTENT, PREDICTABLE AND MUSICAL.
Heneveld noted that the old sound system had been prone to feedback, and thus the new system would need to demonstrate extremely high intelligibility/clarity, with the sound delivered evenly to a maximum capacity of 200 seats.The venue is almost always filled to capacity and a high percentage of the attendees have hearing difficulties. With it being an elderly facility gain before feedback and a high level of intelligibility in every seat from front to back and was paramount.”
The tech also needed to be visually discreet. “ The room couldn’t be about the technology,” he added, “the system needed to maintain a sleek and slim presence.”
The consultant’s interest in O-Line had been piqued when he saw it on the Martin Audio web page. And having later seen it in the flesh at anInfoComm Show, he realised it would be perfect for this application.
“It offered clean lines, minimal visual impact and yet has a progressively aesthetic appeal. I could balance the desired coverage and output with the visual impact in the room.”
O-Line was installed in two hangs of four elements each. It was designed in 2-box resolution, four amp channels per side, through Martin Audio’s dedicated DX4.0 processor. “We recognized that it is not a high SPL menu, so opted for 12in subwoofers to go along with the main speaker arrays,” he said.
Tim Heneveld is no stranger to Martin Audio technology, having mixed on one of the manufacturer’s rigs as far back as 30 years ago. “I have always experienced Martin Audio as very smooth, consistent, predictable and musical.” However, this was his first design with O-Line as it was for the AV installation contractors, Division 16 Technologies.
Summing up, the consultant says the entire AV installation upgrade—including new 16’ x 9’ video wall—has been a complete success. “The new sound system has allowed a wider variety of events to be held in the space. O-Line provides transparent support for choirs and acoustical instruments (along with fully reinforced events) that were not previously possible.”
Consequently, Friendship Village is now looking forward to years of use of their new system that will empower them to provide top level programming and content for the residents that they serve.
Situated in Fredericksburg, VA, the 1200-seat multipurpose Dodd Auditorium, at the University of Mary Washington (UMW), has been treated to a new, fully DSP-optimised Wavefront Precision line array from Martin Audio.
The installation, which comprises hangs of seven elements per side, was undertaken by Martin Audio partner, Soundworks of Virginia.
Soundworks had worked at the venue many times over the years as a rental provider, notably at commencement ceremonies. Their CEO Steve Payne observed, “At these events all parents really care about is hearing their kid’s name read out clearly. But this was always a challenge over a 250ft throw distance.” But this is just one of a variety of events hosted at the venue, including all types of performance arts, lectures and movies.
Soundworks had traditionally frontlined another PA system, but it was when they switched to Martin Audio, and the WPS, that a profound improvement in coverage and intelligibility became evident. “It was a totally different experience,” he said. “What had become a challenging job now looked easy. The Martin Audio system is so much more sophisticated; it’s all in the processing, and the software.”
Douglas Noble,Executive Director of Dodd Auditorium, had been equally impressed, and when he set out his requirements to Payne for a permanent PA upgrade he initially stated, ‘I don’t think we have it in our budget, but I would love to put a WPS system in Dodd!’ The Soundworks CEO started crunching the numbers and indeed made it work.
WE LOVE OUR MARTIN AUDIO ARRAYS.
While Soundworks are not traditionally an installation company—“we’ve probably done three in total, and all for clients for whom we previously supplied temporary sound”—Steve Payne agreed that WPS was the system best fit for purpose. “The previous system was at least a decade old, and comprised a main cluster, balcony speakers, delays for the mezzanine … all kinds of speakers all over the place, everything delayed. When I looked at how complicated the existing system was, I knew we could simply do two hangs in there, cover the entire room, with some front fills as a precaution. “We’re now getting way better coverage throughout the room and it’s much simpler.”
The hall itself is a traditional rectangular space, with proscenium, slightly raked stalls with fixed seating and a balcony level. A pair of SXC118 cardioid subs were placed under the stage, which Payne notes is sonically well-matched with WPS. Four FlexPoint FP6 are spaced evenly across the front of the stage in mono. “These are great sounding little speakers, and we use them a lot,” he says. A further six Martin Audio XP12s are deployed as stage monitors, the set-up powered from a pair each of Martin Audio iKON iK81 and 1K42, multi-channel DSP amps in 1-box resolution.
Although the installation process was relatively straightforward, there was a delay while additional steels were added to the roof. “Although the entire PA hang weighed no more than around 500lbs, they had installed a roof-mounted air conditioning system which had maxed out the roof load!”
Very little adjustment to the room parameters was required and the WPS hangs throw effortlessly to the back. “The software is incredible,” reasoned the Soundworks CEO. “After many years of using speaker systems that don’t have that software the difference is phenomenal. You make the measurements, put it into the software and tell it the variation and level you want from front to back row and it works it out. We knew we could programme Hard Avoid on the back wall if needed but we didn’t find it was much of a problem.
“The way the system is set up it will play much louder than they will ever need it to; it means anyone coming in can now use the house system for pretty much anything that takes place in there.”
“We loved working with Steve Payne on this project,” responded Douglas Noble. “We trusted him to make our space sound amazing and he didn’t disappoint.We love our Martin Audio arrays.”
Later, following a symphony and choir performance in the Auditorium, he reinforced this. “The sound was absolutely amazing. The audience response was incredible, and I even had one audience member mention how wonderful our new system was, and asked why it hadn’t happened sooner.”
Another who praised the overall coverage, clarity and power of the system, was Director of the Events AV Office, Mark Simpkins, who assists with training the student staff in the Auditorium.
Aside from Payne, who specified the system and oversaw the project, Garrett Milich generated the system documentation and accomplished the physical installation. Other members of the Soundworks team included Bryan Hargrave, who undertook the room measurements, ran the Martin Audio DISPLAY files, and did the final room tuning, while Mathew Walsh also assisted with the physical installation.
China: On February 27, with the successful conclusion of the Guangzhou Entertainment Technology Show (GETshow), the cooperation between Leading Audiovisual Technology Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Stage Art Society also came to an end.
This four-day audio-visual feast not only showcased the industry’s top technology and artistic achievements, but also witnessed the in-depth cooperation and innovative practice between Leading Audiovisual and Guangdong in the field of technology and art integration.
As one of the most influential performing arts equipment exhibitions in the world, GETshow has attracted professional buyers and industry elites from more than 100 countries and regions around the world. The 2025 exhibition was themed “Guangdong Boundary – Breakthrough Space Power”, focusing on multiple fields such as stage art, intelligent sound and light technology, and cultural tourism and performing arts, and fully displays the industry’s cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications.
As a prominent AV company in China, Leading Audiovisual has been committed to providing the market with high-quality audio solutions. Here they showcased the latest results of its cooperation with Martin Audio, including advanced audio systems and TiMax immersive audio technology.
TiMax is one of the world’s pioneers in the field of immersive audio and video technology and their mature immersive technology has been widely used around the world. From London’s West End, New York’s Broadway to Hong Kong, TiMax is the core technology provider for theaters, entertainment and display experience activities.
System configuration: all-round immersive audio layout The immersive audio system that Yuejie and Leading Audiovisual cooperated on used Martin Audio’s PI8 speakers and PI118 subwoofers, combined with TiMax’s advanced audio processing technology, to create a full-range immersive audio environment.
The successful GETshow 2025 marked the starting point of the cooperation between Leading Audiovisual and Guangdong Stage Art Society, as well as marking breakthroughs in the audiovisual field. During the exhibition, the cooperation projects of both parties attracted a lot of attention and praise from professional audiences.
Xu (Rico) Ruixian, General Manager of Leading Audiovisual, said: “Through in-depth cooperation with Yuejie, we not only demonstrated the strength of Leading Audiovisual in the field of audio technology, but also saw the possibilities of the integration of technology and art. In the future, we will continue to work with Yuejie to bring more immersive audiovisual experience to global audiences.”
Leaders and expert teachers of the Guangdong Stage Art Society said: “Yuejie has been committed to promoting the integration of stage art and modern technology. Through cooperation with Leading Audiovisual, we have successfully combined art and technology to bring a new audio-visual feast to the audience. In the future, we will continue to deepen cooperation and jointly promote the development of the industry.”
Located at the trendy Sawary Beach Resort in Lebanon, the Île Beach Bar is an upscale cocktail bar, and lounge that perfectly blends a relaxed beachfront ambiance with an energetic nightlife scene: a must-visit destination resort on the Batroun Coastal Road.
Martin Audio’s Lebanese distributors Technosound were brought in to deliver a high-quality audio solution to complement this luxurious setting at the 500-cap venue. As a long-time friend of Technosound’s Charbel Fahed, Île Beach Bar owner, Abdo Obeid, had complete confidence in the latter’s ability to design and implement a state-of-the-art sound system, based on his track record.
In turn, Charbel says, “Abdo owns several top-tier clubs in Lebanon; his commitment to quality and innovation is reflected in every aspect of the venue.”
OUR GUESTS LOVE THE CLARITY AND DEPTH OF THE AUDIO, AND WE COULDN’T BE HAPPIER WITH THE RESULT.
However, the project was not without its challenges, as Charbel Fahed acknowledged. “We needed to ensure the sound system could deliver crystal clear audio while withstanding the coastal environment’s humidity and salt exposure. In addition, the setup also needed to maintain sound consistency across both open-air and enclosed sections of the venue.”
Abdo Obeid was already familiar with Martin Audio’s outstanding reputation for delivering premium sound quality—and this brand was proposed because of its ability to provide a rich, immersive listening experience that aligns with the venue’s high standards, while meeting the above challenges head on.
The client had stipulated a sound system that would enhance the ambiance during the day while delivering powerful, high-energy audio at night. It also needed to transition seamlessly from laid-back lounge vibes to an electrifying party atmosphere.” Finally, Abdo Obeid wanted to be the first venue in Lebanon to take possession of Martin Audio’s new FlexPoint series.
Charbel Fahed was happy to recommend this series based on its “versatility, clarity, and ability to deliver exceptional sound across various areas of the venue.” He proposed six FlexPoint FP15 speakers and two Blackline X218, strategically placed to ensure even coverage throughout the main lounge, bar and dancefloor areas, while a pair of Blackline X118 subs are placed under the DJ booth. Finally, the two Martin Audio ADORN A55 speakers are positioned in the restroom areas to maintain a seamless audio experience.
It is after dark when the system really shows its true mettle when a DJ plays a carefully curated mix of hot Afro House and uplifting dance tracks to match the venue’s vibrant energy.
Abdo Obeid confirmed that the new FlexPoint system comfortably met all requirements and gave it a resounding thumbs-up.
“Partnering with Technosound was a game-changer for Île Beach Bar,” he said. “Their Martin Audio solution has taken our sound experience to the next level, creating the perfect atmosphere day and night. Our guests love the clarity and depth of the audio, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Highly recommended!”
