Originating in New York City’s East Village, nightlife franchise Coyote Ugly has arrived in Camden, London. Following the culture of the brand, the new venue turned to AV integrator Spartan AV and A/V distributor CUK Group for is sound system – this project being CUK’s first Renkus-Heinz C Series installation in the UK,
For nearly 30 years, Coyote Ugly has offered entertainment in person and on screen. From the original New York Saloon to the cult classic of the same name, Coyote Ugly serves a wide following.
‘Coyote Ugly’s brand and its guest experience are both founded on music. Fans remember the songs that helped to make Coyote Ugly an iconic name,’ says CUK Live Sound Channel Manager, James Lawford. ‘It’s therefore fitting that loudspeakers from Renkus-Heinz were selected to provide high-performing, reliable sound that ensures an optimal guest experience and an elevated brand delivery.’
Inside the bar, six compact Renkus-Heinz CX81 two-way complex conic horn loudspeakers accompany four CX118S 18-inch subwoofers. The CX118S supplies the high-impact sub-bass to support the full-range loudspeakers, pumping energy into Coyote Ugly.
‘The C Series loudspeakers were remarkable in that the rigging and tuning of the boxes was utterly straightforward, with their coverage and sound exactly as desired and expected: clean and neutral,’ says Spartan AV Director of Sales & Installations, Dave Morgan. ‘Hardly any EQ was required, which lets the source material do its thing. There is plenty of headroom available, allowing the four MIPro ACT-7 wireless mics to sit above the playback levels with everything sounding transparent and clear. Since commissioning the system we haven’t had to make any changes, the client is really happy.’
In addition to the Renkus-Heinz C Series boxes, Spartan AV specified a variety of products all distributed by CUK. Powersoft Quattrocanali 4804DSP four-channel and a two-channel Duecanali 4804 DSP amplifiers power the loudspeakers, with a Symetrix Prism 8x8 for overall system control and microphone mixing.
‘Renkus-Heinz brings this venue together,’ Lawford says. ‘The power of the loudspeakers matches the high vitality of Coyote Ugly. To not detract from the dancers, the loudspeakers are placed above the bar. All the sound is directed at the crowd; there, they can dance the night away while enjoying the drinks, company and entertainment.’
Lawford adds that CUK completed the installation on time, within budget and with no compromise to audio performance or number of loudspeakers.
‘An attractive venue needs a powerful sound system behind it,’ adds Steve Lewis at Coyote Ugly. ‘Renkus-Heinz provided Coyote Ugly with just that. The loudspeakers brilliantly feature our performers and enliven our guests, ensuring everyone has the best time imaginable at Coyote Ugly, Camden.’
