Such a long and thin space created interesting audio problems.
Five EAW MK Series speakers were used in the main bar area, staggered and opposing each other with an EAW SB150 sub at each end of the bar.
"Twelve JBL Control 28 speakers were chosen for outer areas as they are the most cost effective speaker on the market for their size and they come with an elegant bracketing solution included," added Dave.
The install required a large number of processed amp channels so Crown XTI were used again for their value for money; three XTI1000 and two XTI4000.
"To manage the matrix of audio inputs and zones, BSS Audio BLU-100 was chosen," said Dave. "However its format being 8*8 was only suitable as XTI could handle the additional channel delays and EQ required to provide a coherent audio solution.
"In addition as the JBL, Crown and BSS are all supplied by Jands who offer an additional discount when you use their speakers, power and processing. While this is not always suitable, in this case it has worked for all, and I was surprised at the sonic quality of the Crown XTTI amps."
An AMX NXD-430 4 inch touchscreen was installed for the audio control.
"Whilst AMX can be regarded by some as an expensive solution, this is not so with the advent of their new 4 inch touch screens," added Dave. "AMX has become a viable cost effective solution to multi room control with the remotes costing on par with standalone BSS remotes but with additional flexibility. In the case of The Passage we also included a c-bus module allowing control and management of the existing c-bus lighting system."
DJ gear includes a Pioneer DJM800, two Technics SL1200 turntables and two CDJ1000.
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