Times Square’s new Nebula nightclub showcases both world-renowned and up-and-coming DJs, supported by sound based on a certified pre-owned (CPO) d&b audiotechnik J-Series loudspeaker system.
The Technical Arts Group (TAG) – of New York and Miami – was responsible for the audio and lighting installation in the 11,000sq-ft dual level space, which has a seating/standing capacity of 550 between the main floor and the mezzanine.
‘Moving into mid-town was a bold move but it’s a great fit,’ says owner, Yang Gao. ‘Manhattan needed a large-scale music-driven immersive venue. Nebula fills that void.’
‘The current focus of the audience is Techno and EDM DJs,’ says John Gonzalez of the Technical Arts Group. ‘Hip-hop is also offered on Tuesdays as well as use of the venue for corporate and private events. TAG is working with the owners to enhance the stage so they can diversify their offerings for possible live events in the future.’
One of the challenges faced with the building, was to gain the height to fly a PA and lighting grid. The floor had to be dug out approximately four feet. ‘The J-Series has been a staple product in the audio industry for over a decade,’ Gonzalez says. ‘We easily achieved the SPL we were looking to hit while maintaining a substantial amount of headroom and still experiencing the warmth that the J-Series has been known for. Regarding the choice of a Certified Pre-owned system, the decision was a no-brainer. We were able to offer a superior and sustainable product to the client, with all the benefits of a new system, but at a reduced price point.’
The CPO programme at d&b was born from a long-term corporate commitment to effective substantiality. Extending the life of a loudspeaker system is a small but powerful way of providing premium audio, while helping to protect the natural world. CPO systems are remanufactured to the original factory quality standards and offered with a warranty. ‘The d&b CPO J-Series was chosen because it’s a sustainable solution,’ Gao says.
‘As a classically trained musician, I am still amazed with our PA system,’ he continues. ‘We are running it with every kind of application – hip-hop, EDM, house, techno, performances – and it doesn’t matter the application, the system can handle it with ease and the headroom to put my mind at ease. The TAG team did a great job on the initial install and over months, fine-tuned it. I think we are at the perfect spot now.’
