Named after the animal that symbolises spirit, wisdom, and mystery in Chinese culture, the new Fox LiveHouse in the southwestern Guangdong province city of Wuchuan caters for a business crowd in the evening with boutique cigar collections, custom whiskey lounges, and private areas for gatherings. As it turns to night, a party atmosphere takes over with live music performances and DJ sets, all delivered by a NEXO sound system designed and installed by Hertz Audio. Chosen for its ability to articulate a range of musical styles with uncompromised power and clarity, a NEXO GEO S12-ST system includes left and right…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Biamp has deployed a fully integrated AV solution at Atomic Golf, a new high-energy entertainment venue in Las Vegas that combines a state-of-the-art driving range with nightclub vibes and private event capabilities. Working with Las Vegas-based AV integrator Simply Connected, Inc., and Coherent Design, Atomic Golf implemented a custom Biamp system built to deliver powerful, flexible audio across every zone. “With how important audio is to our venue, we needed a solution that would allow us to truly tap into entertainment,” said Bobak Mostaghasi, Owner of Atomic Golf. “We’re able to blast music with DJs, host concerts, and even MCs…
As UK City of Culture 2025, Bradford is playing host to an extensive programme of events in the arts and entertainment field. With a rich and diverse cultural heritage as the backdrop to a year of celebration, Bradford 2025 has invested in a number of existing and new creative spaces to further opportunities for people to engage in cultural events. One such significant venue is the appropriately-named Loading Bay, a multi-use arts centre located in a disused warehouse. Music, comedy, talks, exhibitions, immersive theatre, and even live video-gaming take place across its two performance spaces and gallery. To ensure the…
Martin Audio partner, Penguin Media Solutions, recently completed the third technical overhaul of pubs in the burgeoning 50-plus Laine Pub Company estate within a short period. Both organisations are HQ’d in Brighton, and Penguin’s Technical Project Manager, Dylan Thompson, says that since all three city centre pubs have their own identity and autonomy, an individual approach was required when it came to specifying audio. Fortunately, Martin Audio’s extensive portfolio afforded different options. Penguin’s latest implementation was the Black Lion, a popular music pub nestled in Brighton’s famous Lanes. The client required better traffic flow to draw its clientele towards the…
Powersoft’s flexible and high-performance T Series amplifiers were chosen to drive a powerful, high-fidelity sound system at Sky Bar, a vibrant rooftop venue in Ba Ria Vung Tau, Vietnam. Located on the top floor of the four-star Premier Pearl Hotel, Sky Bar offers panoramic views of Vung Tau’s ocean and city, making it the ideal destination for tourists to enjoy a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. To match its stunning visuals, the venue needed a high-quality, high-power sound system that would also withstand the harsh coastal conditions, such as wind and sea salt. Tasked with the installation was Hoang Phu Sound,…
The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), one of the leading professional theatre companies in Asia, recently deployed Clear-Com’s Arcadia Central Station, resolving persistent communication issues and streamlining coordination across departments. The upgrade was carried out in collaboration with Clear-Com’s regional partner, Electronics & Engineering Pte Ltd. (E&E). In a high-stakes theatrical environment, communication breakdowns can directly impact show quality. SRT had begun experiencing reliability issues with its ageing intercom system, including occasional interference and wear that hindered clear communication among the production team. “Every cue matters during a production,” said Lee Kong Shen, technical manager at SRT. “Our previous system just wasn’t…
The esteemed Biwako Hall in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, celebrated for hosting some of the country’s premier opera and classical performances, has become the first performing arts venue in Japan to install the cutting-edge SPAT Revolution Wave Field Synthesis immersive audio system powered by HARMAN’s FLUX:: technology. This revolutionary system enables an auditory experience that positions sound precisely on stage, creating a fully immersive environment that enhances the audience’s engagement, regardless of seating location. Located 20 minutes from Kyoto on the shores of Lake Biwa, the 1,848-seat Biwako Hall is renowned for its diverse programming and its unique acoustics tailored to…
HARMAN Professional Solutions has announced the expansion of its long-standing distribution agreement with Masterpiece in the Middle East. Effective 1 July 2025, Masterpiece will begin offering the full HARMAN Professional audio brand portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Already a distributor for HARMAN audio brands in the UAE and broader GCC region, Masterpiece’s expanded role in Saudi Arabia will now include the complete professional audio lineup: JBL Professional, BSS, Crown, AKG, Soundcraft, Lexicon and dbx. This move reflects HARMAN’s continued investment in strengthening channel coverage and ensuring high-quality service and support across key markets. “We are proud to…
For Miami’s booming hospitality market, where lively nightlife and excellent gastronomic experiences are the order of the day, the expectations for atmosphere have never been higher. For venues where every detail counts, from the plating to the playlist, sound quality plays a crucial role in shaping guest experiences. Miami-based integrator Davel Rodriguez, Principal at DRVCS, has turned to K-array to solve the challenges of balancing audio quality with aesthetics. DRVCS has been at the forefront of integrating these solutions across some of the most design-forward venues, not just in Miami, but nationwide, including the top-rated restaurant in New York City…
Dynacord has released the V Series Zone Audio Platform – a comprehensive, ready-to-deploy solution for commercial audio applications designed specifically for AV systems integrators, installers, and consultants. Engineered in Germany and manufactured in Portugal, the platform has been designed to meet the audio demands for background music, paging and messaging across hospitality venues, retail environments, corporate buildings, houses of worship, and more. Expanding upon the popular V Series two- and four-channel power amplifiers, the latest additions transform the family into a full-featured zone audio solution with a versatile DSP, mixing and control options. At its core is the new VZX-8…
