For the new Caribbean Scene project, Peach Projects, led by Emily Chan, were the architects and main contractors, and for the media distribution Sound Division Group adopted a similar model to the Royal Victoria Dock restaurant with the exception of the speakers - which this time are exclusively Martin Audio AQ architectural series.
Designing the system into eight zones David Graham's company has provided sufficient audio and visual relays to guarantee an authentic Caribbean atmosphere across the 200 cover restaurant, as well as the separate tiki cocktail bar, the thatched live performance area at the far end and the dedicated takeaway kiosk.
For the high-performance areas (such as the stage and main restaurant area) SDG has used flown multiples of AQ8 enclosures, with a pair of AQ210 (dual 10" subs) adding LF extension for DJ's and artistes performing on the stage. The powerful system will further come into its own later once set areas can be delineated via a partitioning wall, for VIPs or for private corporate hire.
To create flexibility, the installers have provided plug-in points for DJ's and a retractable Soundcraft MFX8 mixing desk on a concealed tray, while all the DSP is stored in a BSS Soundweb BLU DSP environment touch panel, with local remote access from behind the greeter station.
(Jim Evans)
