Australian property developer Cavcorp recently completed the 15-storey Le Bain luxury apartment complex in the Brisbane suburb of Newstead. Crowned by eight penthouses and a private rooftop pool, it is described as ‘an immersive experience that delivers a sub-tropical poolside lifestyle’. It also includes a heated pool, music streaming, temperature-controlled spa baths, private dining room, sundeck with sun beds, sauna, Technogym, barbeque and an alfresco dining area.
To service these facilities, the Brisbane-based developer called in A/V integrator Ampd to create a custom audiovisual system. Ampd, in turn, called on Martin Audio’s CDD loudspeaker series for the audio component. ‘The stylish and discreet design, coupled with the incredibly consistent audio coverage, made CDD the perfect option,’ says Ampd’s Matt Hayes. ‘The feedback from the owners has been great and they are ecstatic with the sound quality and SPL levels that can be achieved.’
This is now the second rooftop installation completed by Ampd for Cavcorp. ‘We have a deep understanding of the high level of innovation and excellence they expect on their projects,’ Hayes continues. The result was a streamlined deployment of Martin Audio speakers under QSC Q-Sys control, with custom speaker brackets helping to deliver the best possible sound coverage while also ensuring a clean finish to blend with the stunning rooftop environment.
A number of CDD6 and CDD5 loudspeakers – including weatherised versions – creates a seamless soundscape for residents no matter which part of the rooftop they were enjoying. While seven CDD6-WR and CDD5-WR weatherised speakers can be found in the pool and sun bed area, a pair each of CDD6 and CDD5 loudspeakers are located in the gym and private dining room respectively. A custom touchscreen UCI was also installed in the private dining room to offer residents and building managers control of the system – custom control is provided for each individual zone. Also available is wireless music streaming, automatic level adjustments at set times along with quick and simple adjustments that building management can select depending on day to day variables.
CDD (Coaxial Differential Dispersion) technology provides more consistent coverage than fixed dispersion systems, while having wide horizontal coverage close-up. This increased coverage area can reduce the speaker count in larger installations by up to 25 per cent, significantly reducing the overall installation cost of a project. The entire system at the Le Bain complex was tuned to suit the different rooms/listening environments to guarantee the highest quality experience for residents.
‘Through our considered and meticulous approach, coupled with our expert knowledge and passion for finding the right solution for our clients, we were able to deliver a high-quality, integrated and seamless audiovisual system that complements the luxurious French-inspired rooftop oasis in Newstead,’ Hayes says. ‘Our deployment of Martin Audio’s versatile CDD series unifies both the indoor and outdoor spaces to create a unique experience that transports Le Bain residents to the South of France.’
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