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design or commissioning could have resulted in a sound, which although had to quantify for a patron might have resulted in listener fatigue.” The Main Room has an eight metre by eight metre dancefloor and features a four-corner system comprising 12 Martin Audio MLA multi cellular loudspeaker arrays and four Martin Audio MLX self powered sub basses. MLA has six onboard amplifiers, cutting edge DSP and networking, and peak capabilities of 140-145dB. “As MLA is unlike any other loudspeaker, its set up requires a optimisation programme designed specifically for the individual venue,” confirmed Anthony. Martin Audio’s Merlin DSP unit provides a computer-based interface for routing, controlling and monitoring the MLA system. The four MLX self powered sub basses have no difficulty keeping
up with the main hangs as they have sufficient headroom to deliver tight, rattling bass without any stress. Two additional delay systems that push the sound a further 20 metres into the room consist of eight Martin Audio W8LM line arrays, two Martin Audio WS218X sub basses and 24 custom-made very high frequency (VHF) tweeters. The delay system ensures the sound reaches 32kHz. “You’ll see isolated party areas around the bars and alcoves and the owners wanted to make sure they felt part of action as well,” said Anthony. The major rear delay system was aligned to blend in with the main system and create a ‘one big system’ effect. The narrowness of the room and placement of the subwoofers create a ‘power alley’, which blend the two systems together practically seamlessly. The custom-made VHF tweeters were designed to add a certain
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