K-Array has been chosen to provide the Yacht Club de Monaco with a complete audio system.
The exclusive yacht club was searching for an audio system that would offer high-performance sound throughout various parts of the club, as well as solutions that would fit with the “prestigious” building and its high environmental quality (HEQ) approach.
With the help of the systems integrator BM Service, the sailing club was introduced to various new K-Array audio solutions, including Python, Kobra, Tornado, and Lyzard speakers, Thunder and Rumble subwoofers, Kommander amplifiers, and portable pinnacle sound systems.
Alberto Gaetti, Product Support Specialist at K-Array, outlined some of the project requirements:
Everything had to be invisible, stylish, yet high-performing, the usual values of K-array.”
“Our loudspeakers were previously installed at the club’s rooftop terrace, so the client was already pleased with our solutions."
“The next step was to scale the audio system across other key spaces, including indoor and outdoor hospitality spaces, a meeting room and a swimming pool area.”
Gaetti continued: “Given the combination of both indoor and outdoor spaces, we were conscious in our design to integrate marine-grade products where necessary to ensure that the systems would be resistant to weather and humidity."
K-Array’s Audio Makeover
K-Array had already proved its value via its six Python-KP102 and four Python-KP52 I loudspeakers, four Thunder-KS2P subwoofers and Kommander-KA208 amplifier, located in the rooftop bar.
According to K-Array, these have demonstrated their ability to produce a high sound pressure level (SPL) within a confined area while also reducing the level of sound that can be heard from outside.
The club’s Aquarama Riva Bar needed a system predominantly for background music, plus occasional presentations and parties.
It chose two units of Kobra-KK52 I, which are passive speakers comprising eight two-inch cone woofers, a Rumble-KU210 subwoofer, and a Kommander-KA24 amp.
The Cigar Lounge utilises four Lyzard-KZ1 mid-high micro-loudspeakers and a Rumble-KU44W-2 II subwoofer to complement the cosy and intimate setting.
The club’s restaurant, with views of the YCM Marina, implemented six Kobra-KK52W, eight Tornado-KT2 loudspeakers and ten Rumble-KU44 II subwoofers for high-quality background sound.
