Creating a world-class sound experience at Bali’s Morabito Art Villa luxury hospitality and entertainment destination required more than simply increasing level of its sound system, it needed concert-quality performance for headline entertainment while maintaining the warmth musicality expected in premium hospitality.
Audio also needed to transition effortlessly between lounge sessions, private functions, live performances and high-energy DJ sets, all while providing consistent coverage across multiple entertainment zones. To satisfy expectations, Morabito Art Villa deployed a audio solution centred on Crest Audio technologies.
Set on Bali’s spectacular southwest coastline, Morabito Art Villa offers boutique accommodation, fine dining, exclusive private events and vibrant nightlife, attracting guests from across the world seeking an experience that is every bit as memorable as its setting. Whether hosting internationally renowned DJs, live performers, private celebrations or sophisticated sunset gatherings, every event revolves around its atmosphere.
As the venue continued to evolve, management recognised the need for an audio system capable of delivering exceptional performance across its diverse indoor and outdoor spaces, while standing up to the demanding environmental conditions of a beachfront location.
Adding to the challenge was the venue’s location just metres from the Indian Ocean. Salt air, humidity and changing weather conditions create an unforgiving environment for professional A/V systems, demanding equipment capable of delivering consistently reliable performance.
The installation combines Crest Audio Versarray Pro line array systems with CA 218 subwoofers to produce low-frequency impact and full-range performance. Additional Crest Audio CPL+ loudspeakers and Peavey SP4 loudspeakers provide flexible coverage throughout the venue, allowing the system to adapt to everything from intimate lounge sessions to large-scale entertainment events.
Crest Audio Pro-Lite amplifiers and PCX digital loudspeaker management processors complete the installation, providing DSP, crossover management, equalisation, time alignment and system protection. Together, the technologies create a system that delivers consistent tonal balance, clarity and reliable performance throughout every part of the venue.
For Akshay Vaidya, Director Asia Pacific at Peavey Commercial Audio, the project demonstrates Crest Audio’s ability to deliver premium sound in one of the industry’s most challenging environments. ‘Morabito is an exceptional venue, located in an exceptional setting right by the ocean,’ he says. ‘We’re thrilled to see Crest Audio systems powering such an iconic destination and delivering a premium audio experience for guests in a demanding outdoor environment just metres from the ocean. The ribbon tweeters really shine through, providing exceptional clarity and power that perfectly complements the venue’s atmosphere.’
‘Since upgrading to Crest Audio, the vibe and atmosphere have significantly improved,’ says Morabito Art Villa General Manager, Tony Moutran. ‘The sound is crystal clear, and we’ve received many compliments from guests about the performance of the system. We’re very happy with our choice.’