Funktion-One sets new standards in Ibiza
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In keeping with the group’s consummate production values, a special Funktion-One Vero sound system was drafted in for each event.
Key to the success of this Ibiza run is the stunning visual and acoustic canvas it provides for the top name artists who come to perform. The Ultra team pride itself on enabling the best possible audience experience by using the best technology available.
According to Richard Milstein, creative director and director of design for Ultra Worldwide and Resistance, working with Tony Andrews and his Funktion-One team has long been a key part of achieving those high aspirations: “Sound is one of the most important components of this. Funktion-One - especially for our Resistance brand - has been our number one system for many years,” he said. “It’s our main choice of sound system. Tony always recommends the best configurations for whatever environment we’re in.”
A full Vero vertical array system was brought in to be used exclusively for the weekly shows.
The two Vero hangs - placed near the walls to prevent secondary reflections and to heighten the immersive stereophonic sound – are designed to fill the entire room. Each is topped with two V60s - hitting the VIP area right at the back of the room - and completed with three V315s, three V90s and a further V60 to penetrate deep into the cavity beneath the balcony.
During the nine-week period, Vero stayed in the club but was only used on Tuesdays for the Resistance residency as a means of setting the audio standard in Ibiza. Funktion-One founder Tony Andrews said: “Russell (Faibisch – founder of Ultra Enterprises) considers the quality of the sound to be part of the brand and Funktion-One delivers that quality.”
Throughout the summer, Andrews could be found roaming around the venue and making adjustments that ensured optimal audio quality reached every part of Privilege’s vast footprint.
The Resistance team gives Andrews the freedom to explore and experiment, which led to the asymmetric bass setup in Miami and now Privilege. Positioning the V221s (bass) on one side and V132s (sub-bass) on the other ensures singularity of delivery and avoids cancellations - resulting in punchy, well-defined bass. The V132s utilise linear motor technology from Powersoft.
(Jim Evans)
