Occupying a on a prime spot on Tunisia’s Mediterranean coastline, 15km north of Tunis, the beach resort of Gammarth is renowned for its designer boutiques and luxury hotels. By day, the sun-drenched streets buzz with life, but when night falls, the town transforms into a hotspot for clubbers and night owls, and since a collaboration with KV2 Audio, many are heading underground to BSMNT Club, a venue redefining Tunisia’s nightlife scene.
BSMNT is run by the organisers of Tunisia’s largest electronic music festival, Fabrika. This collective of artists, DJs and visual arts enthusiasts, who have a decade of experience in cultural events, wanted an exceptional audio system for their club. They wanted to showcase both DJ sets and live performances and turned to Sound Source, local experts in audio installation and the official distributor of KV2 Audio in North Africa.
‘When the Fabrika community decided to take over BSMNT Club, they wanted fresh ideas and a new direction,’ explains Sound Source Sales Manager, Zied Riahi. ‘Their goal was to install a sound system that could meet the high standards of international DJs while also delivering an upscale customer experience.’
The Fabrika team were already familiar with KV2 products, having used them across all areas of their 2024 festival. This exclusive installation made it the only electronic music event in the world with full KV2 coverage, allowing 2,000 festivalgoers to experience the purest, most powerful sound possible.
Held on the palm-fringed shores of Hammamet, Fabrika is the first event of its kind in Africa and the MENA region, and has become a must-attend fixture on the global electronic music calendar. Over four days each year in November, audiences enjoy performances from more than 70 artists and international DJs on three open-air stages, complemented by immersive visual art installations, exhibitions, workshops and a vibrant marketplace showcasing handmade local products.
For the BSMNT Club, the brief given to Sound Source was to design a high-quality audio system capable of delivering an exceptional underground music experience. The team knew that a KV2 system could transition between DJ sets and live performances while maintaining outstanding clarity and power, suited to the club’s electronic music focus. ‘This project was an exciting challenge,’ Riahi says. ‘We had to tailor our equipment to the club’s unique setting, which is basically a large basement converted into a dancefloor. We collaborated closely with the Fabrika team, who trusted us to create an immersive soundscape.’
For the main club area, Sound Source selected two SL412 loudspeakers. These slim-profile point-source loudspeakers provide wide dispersion at high frequencies while focusing low-mid frequencies, reducing unwanted reflections in the intimate club space. ‘The SL series was the ideal choice,’ Riahi says. ‘These speakers deliver crystal-clear, precise sound, essential for a club environment, and allowing DJs to play a wide range of genres while maintaining optimal quality. Their ability to ensure uniform coverage across the dance floor, even in a basement setting, was crucial.’
The SL series’ compact 30cm depth also provided installation flexibility, with options for wall mounting, suspension, ground stacking, or internal wall fixing.
To enhance the club’s deep, resonant bass, Sound Source installed two VHD2.21subwoofers in the main area. Originally designed for Super Live Audio as part of a VHD system, these subwoofers are perfect for delivering electronic music at 25Hz, without compromising clarity.
The set-up was powered by two VHD3200D amplifiers and one SL3000D. The VHD3200D contains two independent 1.6kW amplifiers with separate power supplies, signal paths and inputs/outputs, while the SL3000D provides three-way active control and amplification, specifically designed for the KV2 SL Series. It also manages external subwoofer cabinets when required.
In the DJ booth, Sound Source opted for two EX12 monitors and one EX1.8 subwoofer, ensuring DJs could hear every detail of their sets while delivering electronic music in its purest form to the audience.
‘We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved at BSMNT,’ Riahi reflects. ‘We’ve installed a state-of-the-art sound system that will thrill both clubbers and DJs alike. The SL series loudspeakers are used in the world’s top electronic music clubs, and BSMNT is no exception. With the addition of the VHD subwoofers, the club comes alive, offering a fully immersive sound experience.’
Reflecting on its success, the owners of BSMNT said: ‘The response from our clubbers and DJs has been overwhelmingly positive. People come to BSMNT for our superior DJ line-up, but when they leave, they always talk about the sound system. The immersive audio experience that KV2 Audio equipment delivers has been a game-changer, elevating the overall ambiance of our club.’
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