The latest addition to Dubai’s premium desert destinations Terra Solis offers luxurious accommodation, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and a shisha lounge, Created by electro music festival company Tomorrowland, it blends music, entertainment and eating . Working in partnership with L-Acoustics’ Dubai distributor Levels AV, the venue has installed an L-Acoustics K3 sound system.

‘We were delighted when Tomorrowland’s partner company approached us for this project,’ says Levels AV Head of Operations, Richard Prior. ‘They wanted the very best audio for their venue, and as we have a long-standing relationship with L-Acoustics, we recommended them as the top choice, which perfectly aligned with their view of L-Acoustics as industry leaders. We created a detailed specification for the sound systems, including L-Acoustics K3, KS28s, and Syva with SB15m, as well as A10 and KS21 in the DJ booth.’

Prior explains that. during the installation process begun in September, there were challenges presented by the location: ‘Logistically, it was quite tricky to get to because you have to drive out into the desert,’ he says. ‘Other than this, we had no sound-related issues, except for the need to conduct on-site tests before the actual installation.’

The tests were necessary due to the amphitheatre’s unique design. Featuring a man-made sand dune at one end, which created reflections, the team had to make precise measurements to ensure the sound experience. ‘There was one hell of a slap back that we had to consider, which we did by adjusting positions and optimising the system output,’ Prior says. ‘We managed to get it working perfectly, and it has sounded great since the venue opened.

The circular amphitheatre occupies the top part of the circle, and is used mainly for concerts and large-scale events. It is complemented by a bar in the centre, and a pool area at the bottom of the circle.

Four groundstacked L-Acoustics K3 with two KS28 subs are installed in the pool area, controlled via LA12X amplified controllers. According to Prior, the system is designed to be flexible and expandable, allowing the technical team to add further K3 and KS28 boxes for larger events and concerts. ‘We’ve created a versatile sound system that can serve any occasion,’ he says.

While the K3 system handles most of the sound in the pool area during the day, the focus of the entertainment shifts to the DJ booth located in the centre of the complex in the evening. To accommodate this are Syva, Syva Low and SB15 subs behind the DJ booth, ensuring coverage of the entire bar area. ‘Syva is probably my favourite loudspeaker at the moment,’ says Prior. ‘It’s compact in size with an elegant design and packs a serious punch that I absolutely love.’

Prior notes that the partnership with Tomorrowland and their ongoing work with L-Acoustics has paved the way for several significant projects this year.

‘Our association with L-Acoustics has raised our profile, and it’s all working in our favour. We have an exciting 2024 and 2025 coming up, not to mention this year, with many projects in the pipeline, both here in Dubai and in Saudi Arabia,’ he says.

With the venue’s team planning to host around eight large-scale, Tomorrowland-style events annually, Prior and the Levels AV team are assured an ongoing partnership between Terra Solis, with multiple opportunities to enhance the installed system by providing L-Acoustics rental systems.

‘The popularity of L-Acoustics in the Middle East has surged in the recent years,’ he concludes. ‘The brand has become the industry reference system, and their reputation for exceptional sound quality has made them a highly sought-after brand in Dubai, where customers demand the very best. We’ve had the pleasure of installing L-Acoustics systems in some of the most prestigious venues in the city, including the Terra Solis project, and our clients have been blown away by the quality of sound, with many of them specifically seeking out L-Acoustics as their preferred sound system. As a result, we get a lot of business through word of mouth from people who have visited our venues and experienced their systems. We’re proud to be associated with L-Acoustics.’

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