In 2003, Theatro Marrakech was the first music hall to open in Africa. Today, it ranks among Morocco’s best nightclubs and reckons to offer one of the most exceptional nightlife experiences in the world in the setting of its mainly original décor – a mix of dramatic theatrical and dynamic Moroccan themes.
The 2,000-capacity venue recently installed a L-Acoustics K2 sound system to attract leading international artists inspired by a visit to Omnia Las Vegas. The Theatro management worked with Paris-based nightclub consultant Timothée Renard of the Fox Agency and L-Acoustics Certified Provider Integrator Potar Hurlant for the upgrade.
‘Our main objective was to integrate a rider-ready sound system to attract internationally acclaimed artists and provide a unique experience for all of our clubbers, from the main floor to the intimate VIP areas,’ says Renard.
With the support of L-Acoustics Application Engineer Pascal Charousset, he and the Potar Hurlant team created a dedicated sound design for each section of the space – the central dancefloor, the VIP lounge facing it, the mezzanine and a mini-VIP zone behind the DJ booth.
The main dancefloor and an upper balcony are covered by an LR system of six L-Acoustics K2 line array elements per side, with four KS28 in cardioid configuration flown behind each hang. Three flown A15 Wide boxes provide fill from each side of the main dancefloor, while two A15 Focus per side are used for side-fill to a podium for performers and dancers.
The DJ booth is flanked with one KS21 per side, topped by two A15 Focus for monitoring. A tiered mini-VIP area behind the DJ booth has an LCR system of three A15 Wide for the upper tier while the lower tier is served by five X8 coaxials. A single KS28 and LR hangs of three A15 Wide cover the dance floor from this area. Fourteen LA12X and three LA4X amplified controllers drive the system over Milan-AVB networking.
An ultra-VIP lounge below the balcony has a system of two hangs of one A15 Wide and one A15 Focus in front, with two additional hangs of one A15 Wide in the back corners and a ground-stacked KS28 topped by two KS21 subs.
‘We wanted to offer an unparalleled experience in the VIP area, creating a profound impact in the low frequency range. Our most esteemed guests deserve nothing less than to feel the music as much as they hear it,’ says Theatro Marrakech Communications Manager, Julien Antinoff.
‘The audio upgrade has received positive feedback from our patrons and artists,’ Renard reports. ‘Experiencing the new L-Acoustics concert sound system is like stepping into a new dimension of clubbing. The VIP Area, specifically, is a testament to this transformative journey.’
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