Like many towns across Ireland Enniskillen has seen its fair share of modernisation. One such popular venue is the town centre Bush Bar public bar and nightclub, which has recently undergone a major refit and redesign, including furniture, décor, PA, audio visual and lighting systems. Every last detail had to be addressed in this multi-functional venue.
After discussions with many suppliers throughout Ireland, owner Nicky Cassidy opted for a Rea Sound and Martin Audio solution. Choosing Rea Sound provided them with a well established and recognised company, offering all their technical requirements within budget, from a single source.
The venue is divided into three zones. The main bar has a relaxed modern interior; leather bound seating and simple interior colours. The main function of the sound system is to provide a high quality background sound for music playback and sports commentary, and the use of 12 x EM15 enclosures, complemented by three compact EM150 bass units was perfect for this requirement. Each speaker has been placed to provide even coverage across the main bar area, and being compact, they are also largely discrete. Uniquely positioned LED colour-changes are located throughout the bar to provide soft touches of colour and ambience.
This ultra-compact theme was carried through to the first floor area, which has sound provided through 12 x EM26’s, complemented by four further EM150 bass units. Although considerably smaller than the area below, it was designed to attract large crowds for sporting events, since Rea Sound installed a 3.3m wide IR remote electric screen and projector system, together with a number of 42in plasma displays.
The third area is the nightclub venue, a computer-controlled lighting experience installed, programmed and commissioned by Rea Sound. This time the suppliers went for a Martin Audio Blackline solution for the sound, with four F12 cabinets and four F8’s, supported by six S15 sub bass units. The long narrow venue is divided in two by the dancefloor, with one F12 hung in each of the four corners, to provide good sound level and quality throughout the area. Above the dancefloor, a nightclub lighting rig was installed and programmed for the purpose and is complemented by behind-seating LED strip lights. The F8’s are positioned to provide coverage of the alcoves, with the S15 subs concealed under raised floor/seating areas.
All areas are controlled through an Allen & Heath GR05, with local control in each area, and powered using Martin Audio controllers and amplifiers. All neatly fit into the DJ area, along with with an Allen & Heath Xone 424 mixer and Technics turntables.
