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Study: Crystal Bar, The Dorchester, London |
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Outline
The Crystal Bar carries through the Dorchester’s themes
of luxury, quality and high service standards to late night opening.
Opening from the refined calm of the promenade, it offers relaxed
drinks and discrete corporate or VIP entertainment. Following
successful commissions, CGA Integration was chosen to provide
an audio system reflecting the Dorchester signature values through
high quality, attention to detail and intuitive operation.
Challenges
The Crystal Bar is a compact, opulent venue finished to a high
degree of craftsmanship. The installation had to fit with the
design brief, be invisible and yet provide a dynamic audio range
and usage flexibility for many different occasions. Interfacing
with the hotel fire alarm and procedures was also essential.
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Function Brief
Consultation with the Dorchester identified an extremely varied
scope for events and entertainment. Routine opening required background
music, while anticipated demand for special events ranged from live
sporting and news events, film and product launches, DJ nights,
private parties and karaoke. Live duos or bands should be able to
play on the house PA or their own PA and the bar offered several
options for positioning to create a unique feel for all events.
Video
Video distribution architecture has also been included to widen
opportunities and entertainment. A feed from the hotel system supplies
live TV, but potential to add custom video or entertainment via
direct input was included.
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Technical
CGA Integration used Peavey X frame processing and wall mounted
X- controls to create three zones in the bar, including optionally
secluded VIP area, allowing flexibility, sound quality control
and customisation. Inputs from DJ console, two radio microphones,
live band and customised music solution, create a mix of opportunities
for normal operation or high profile unique occasions. Band &
sound engineer positions can be varied around the bar. Even, balanced
audio is delivered from a carefully specified mix of EV S40 wall
speakers and Evid c4.2 ceiling speakers, warmed by Evid 10.1 bass
bins and Martin Audio. Mid and HF audio is driven by Cloud multichannel
amps with EVQ series on the bass. Mid and HF audio is driven by
Cloud multichannel amps with EV Q series on the bass.
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Response
Vivid commented after the successful opening night for 200 people:
‘Vivid Interiors have successfully worked with CGA on a number
of prestigious projects and the Crystal Bar at the Dorchester Hotel
was another clear example why we continue our working relationship
with them. This project involved CGA taking a proactive role in
the coordination of the sound and lighting system to ensure that
the architectural scheme was not compromised. The results were fantastic
and the client delighted.’
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