With four big screens, dozens of plasma screens and six satellite feeds, patrons are never far from live sports action. The internal fit-out, by Sydney club specialists Swerve Design, features numerous old and modern classics including a Ferrari racing car, a suit worn by Michael Schumacher and a bat used by Don Bradman.
Sydney-based audio-visual installer Saltec was contracted for the fit-out, which includes Allen & Heath mixing and control, Martin Audio Wavefront 8 system (with over 50 speakers), powered by QSC amplification. In 'The Arena', an area for live and club entertainment, an Allen & Heath Xone:464 club mixer is installed, feeding four BlackLine H2 mid/high satellite cabinets and three S218 double 18" subs, complemented by QSC PLX amplifiers. A single BlackLine F8 (8" 2-way) and four pairs of F10s (10" 2-way) cover the DJ monitoring and delayed fill for the perimeters of the room.
Adjoining 'The Arena' is 'The Sin Bin', an exclusive VIP area with six BlackLine F10s and two S15 single 15" subs. On special event nights the two rooms are combined to accommodate the increased patronage. The 'One World Bar' is a second live performance area providing a more intimate venue for live acts. The audio system includes an Allen & Heath PA12 stereo live powered mixer, with two F10s and two S15s driven by QSC PLX amplifiers.
Audio distribution also covers the bar, restaurant, lounge and gaming areas. The multiple rooms and zones are an ideal applications for the central control and processing of an Allen & Heath iDR system. Comprising two iDR-8 DSP units and various PL remote control panels, the system provides individual feeds to 16 zones and FOH speaker processing for 'One World Bar.' PL remote wall panels allow bar staff to change selected parameters of individual zones. Various presets provide room combining and common control options from a single location.
Allen & Heath is distributed in Australia by Technical Audio Group (TAG).
(Lee Baldock)
