Joining Bangkok’s network of eateries and nightclubs, YG Republique invites you to eat, drink and dance in the heart of the city’s nightlife district. The multi-floor, multi-venue complex, incorporates multiple spaces including restaurant, lounge, bar and nightclub, all linked by a Symetrix Prism 16x16 DSP for audio processing and distribution from one zone to the next.
Opened by Asian entertainment giant YG Entertainment Inc – which counts music, event management and music publishing among its interests – YG Republique marks the company’s 20th anniversary. It also has a footprint in venues, including YG Republique’s injection of Korean culture into the Thai capital.
With flexibility of audio processing and distribution a crucial consideration, YG Entertainment engaged Fuzion Far East. ‘It was imperative that music from any venue can be sent to any other venue,’ says Fuzion Product Specialist/Project Manager Benjamin Walters. ‘This applies not just to background music, but also to the DJ and live band sets taking place in YG Republique’s club and pub areas.’
Walters and his team designed a powerful and comprehensive Dante-based audio network, using audio processing and management via a single Symetrix Prism 16x16 processor. The Prism’s 128 (64x64) channel capability is augmented by a Symetrix xOut 12 Dante expander for additional output capacity. Five Attero Tech unDX2IO Dante interface wall boxes handle inputs and outputs throughout the YG Republique complex, while ARC controllers provide easy and intuitive end-user operation. Quest loudspeakers and amplifiers are installed throughout the complex.
‘Simply put, the Prism 16x16 and the xOut 12 Dante expander provide the quality and the number of outputs we required, and at a great price point,’ Walters says. ‘With Symetrix ARC controllers installed on each floor, there is also a great flexibility of control over volume and other key settings.’
Walters reports a positive response to the overall system after the opening weekend. ‘The audio is of the highest quality and is flexibly processed and managed throughout – and, of course, the Prism is fundamental to achieving that.’
