Void Acoustics catches the surf in Tel Aviv
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Established in 2018, Hilton Bay Beach & Surf occupies 300sq.m of prime seafront real estate immediately in front of (but not connected with) the Hilton Hotel. The venue has recently been transformed with a complete refurbishment from the structure itself, down to the soft furnishings. And front and centre of this transformation has been the deployment of a new Void Acoustics sound system.
The venue is owned by Ronen Miley - a local nightlife entrepreneur of over 25 years’ experience. “These days our customers are looking for a pleasant, absorbing level of sound,” he says. “Void Acoustics has created a breakthrough in audio systems with speakers that are suitable for both party and beach environments, and bring a combination of stunning aesthetics and super amazing sound quality. This allows us to manage the vibe in the venue and the type of energy we want to create, depending on the time of day, the event, the music the DJ is playing - anything really.”
The day/night venue offers guests the chance to chill and relax on the beach in a stylish setting, with a restaurant and bar that transform seamlessly from a lazy beach day vibe to cocktail and party night-time.
Central to the Void specification are Cyclone 8, Cyclone 10, Cyclone 55 and Cyclone Bass speakers - all in weather-protected white fibreglass enclosures and perfect for interior and exterior use with an IP55 rating. These were complemented by Air 8s from Void’s Air Series, and often seen in high-end venues.
Supported by Arcline 118 subwoofers, although more commonly used in touring applications, but perfect to provide a subwoofer aspect for a permanent installation such as Hilton Bay Absolut Beach & Surf. Additional fill was provided by the robust Venu 12, with the overall system being supported by the lightweight, four channel Bias Q2 amplifier and fully integrated D1 signal processor.
A major installation of this type, in the midst of summer as well as a pandemic was no mean feat, and Josh Pearce, EMEA regional account manager for Void Acoustics is realistic about how the pandemic has impacted projects specified during lockdown. “Time-scales just became more challenging during this time” he admits. “There is always a sense of urgency when a project gets the green light and the pressures of delivering in a timely manner. Especially with something as fundamental as a sound system. With the pandemic this pressure increased - mainly because venues were closed for a long time, but then able to re-open again on short notice. Thankfully we were able to deliver on time, and in budget.”
