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QSC provides durable solution for Urban Turban
NEW ZEALAND: A stylish new
bar/restaurant in Auckland’s
Wynyard Quarter has recently
been tted with AcousticDesign
loudspeakers from QSC, driven by
GX3 and RMX850 ampli ers. The
Mumbai in uenced bar, named
Urban Turban, enlisted the help
of local A/V contractor Halogen
Audio to carry out the installation.
QSC’s exclusive distributor in New
Zealand, NOW Sound, supplied
the loudspeakers and ampli ers,
along with a new Shure wireless
microphone system.
Taking into consideration
the restaurant’s north-facing
waterfront location, Halogen’s Rick
Senekal chose models from the
AcousticDesign series due to its
durable construction and ability to
endure the wind, sun, salt air and
water.
system at Urban Turban won’t do
that, even with all that the Auckland
weather can throw at the place.’
Highly impressed with the results
achieved outside, the venue’s
management subsequently
reenlisted the Halogen team to t
the interior with QSC ADs as well.
The nal system comprises seven
AD-S52 5-inch and two AD-S82
8-inch two-way loudspeakers,
nished to match the restaurant’s
The speakers blended in well with
the restaurant’s exotic décor
The Indian influenced Urban Turban restaurant in Auckland,
New Zealand
‘The audio system is an important
part of the ambience in a busy
waterfront venue like this it
can’t afford to fail,’ explained Mr
Senekal. ‘From long experience of
QSC amps and speakers, I know the
A total of seven AD-S52 and
two AD-S82 loudspeakers were
installed at the venue
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décor, and driven by QSC RMX850
and GX3 ampli ers respectively.
‘I know my friends at the
restaurant are happy with the
system, because they keep on
inviting me back for beers on the
house,’ Mr Senekal concluded.
‘That’s what I call a successful
install.’
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1/2 island
TAIWAN: Lee Sheng Musical
Instruments Co Ltd recently
hosted a product launch event in
Taipei for Midas and Klark Teknik.
Taking place in mid-April, the
one-day launch drew an audience
of more than 60 dealers, front
of house engineers and rental
company representatives to listen
to Graham Rowlands of the Music
Group discuss the history of the
brands as well as their future
development.
The event was hosted at the
newly opened Sunny Café, also
owned by Lee Sheng, and offered
an early look at new consoles
such as the M32 and ProX.
However, the wider Midas range
was also presented.
‘We invited our key dealers,
some rental companies and some
engineers to know more about
Midas’ history, its consoles and
the speci cations of the various
new products, such as the M32
and ProX,’ explained Lee Sheng
vice president Terry Yang. ‘We
covered the entire Pro series
including the Pro1, Pro2, Pro3,
Pro6, and Pro9, plus Klark Teknik
signal processing.’
The success of the event has
left the distributor feeling positive
about both Midas and Klark
Teknik within the Taiwanese
industry. ‘We expect it to grow,’
declared Mr Yang. ‘With good
support and the best quality
products, more people will start
to use it. They just need to get off
from their old couch and try the
new sofa.’
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