The ultra-modern design extends beyond the decor to an impressive array of AV technology including Tannoy VQ loudspeaker system, powered by Lab.gruppen's amplifiers, as well as a host of lighting, special effects and giant LCD screen.
The 1000-capacity venue is split over two levels, with a VIP balcony overlooking the main floor and performance/stage area below, and a total of four bars between the levels, making it one of the largest dedicated club venues in the capital.
At the heart of the audio system are two clusters of Tannoy's VQ Series, hung left and right of the 15m stage and giant 30sq.m LED screen. Each cluster comprises of two pairs of VQ 60 with additional paired VS 15DR and VQ 64DF enclosures for LF and down-fill respectively. Six VS 218DR dual 18" direct radiating subwoofers installed under the stage front provide the bass extension.
Tannoy V-Series are installed throughout the venue including V300 as balcony delays, V15 and V12 providing stage side-fill and monitoring respectively, while Di8 DC (Designer Install series) in the restaurant area completes the all Tannoy loudspeaker fit-out. The system is controlled via pairs of Tannoy SC1 and TDX-1 processors.
The loudspeaker complement has been matched with a rack of six Lab.gruppen C Series amplifiers, including a pair of the flagship C 88:4s.
Elsewhere in the venue, the audio-visual experience is augmented by a host of other technology including a Digidesign Venue D-Show SC48 digital FOH mixer and a substantial DTS intelligent lighting system, controlled by Martin Light Jockey and Zero 88 Jester ML24. DMX controlled smoke and snow machines as well as Laserworld Pro 1000G 1-Watt laser projector, 7 42" LCD screens and other multimedia gear also feature.
The AV installation was handled by experienced Bulgarian technology integrator Bulcomp, who have an office in Sofia, and are also responsible for other recent night club installations of note in Bulgaria featuring Tannoy VQ and Lab.gruppen sound systems, including Club Deluxe in Asenovgrad.
(Jim Evans)
