India: Dubbed as Asia’s largest nightlife destination, Hyderabad’s new Quake Arena leverages over 100 Martin Audio components to distribute sound across the 5,000m2 venue. Set on three levels, the venue, which is owned and operated by Jupally Rameswar Rao’s My Home Group, has capacity for 5,000 patrons and has played host to world-renowned artists such as European DJs Ben Böhmer and Afrojack.
In addition to the Martin Audio units, the venue features a cornucopia of technology, including over 1,200m2 of LED displays, 1,000 lighting fixtures and a 12W laser show.
At the heart of the sound system is Martin Audio’s Wavefront Precision (WPC) line array. Artists can also rely on 20 of the manufacturer’s SX218 subwoofers for low-frequency rumble and LE100 monitors for their reference sound.
“The installation has completely transformed our venue into a sonic powerhouse,” said Quake Arena director Raja Srikar. “Every beat and note resonates with unmatched clarity and impact, leaving our guests amazed. The team’s attention to detail and expertise made all the difference in creating this electrifying audio experience.”
His co-director Kunal Kukreja agreed, adding that they envisioned a space that would redefine nightlife experiences. “The sound system has truly brought that vision to life,” he noted. “The clarity, depth and power of the audio are remarkable, creating an atmosphere that keeps our guests coming back for more. It’s an investment that has elevated our club to the next level.”
The centrepiece of the sonic solution is created by eight elements a side of WPC line arrays, driven in two-box resolution from Martin Audio’s iKON DSP multichannel amplifiers. Elsewhere, in the upper mezzanine level and VIP lounges are the CDD12B and CDD10B coaxial differential dispersion loudspeakers.
Aside from the amplifiers, dedicated DX4.0 processors add real-time processing and control over the system. They have been integrated to serve as a backbone of the system, offering stability, headroom and precise audio tuning for events.
Sound consultant Abhimanyu Chopra from Chopra Designs served as the guiding hand behind the audio solution. “Designing the audio experience for Quake Arena was both an exciting challenge and a rewarding achievement,” he said. “With its immense scale and high-energy requirements, the goal was to create a system that delivers precision, clarity and impact across all three levels. The Martin Audio system ensures seamless coverage and deep, resonant bass that truly immerses the audience.”
All the equipment was supplied by Martin Audio’s Indian distributor, VMT with pre-design and sales engineer, Sai Prem, noting: “The installation at Quake Arena reflects the perfect synergy of advanced technology and strategic design. Every component has been carefully tailored to ensure precise sound delivery, powerful bass and uniform coverage.”
VMT director Jeff Mandot added: “Quake Arena showcases the best of pro audio innovation. With Martin Audio at its core, the sound is powerful and precise. This installation defines what world-class audio should be.”
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