Madam Wong dons Black

Mohd Sultan Road, a landmark on Singapore’s social scene, is a street frequented by the local party-goers. Along the crowded entertainment strip, one extraordinary pub shines like a beacon among the highly dense ‘Lan Kwai Fong’ of Singapore. This pub has consistently stood out, with a steady pool of patrons supporting it throughout its six years in operation.

Madam Wong, a name associated with good music and fun nights, has a capacity of over 600 people, and is mainly frequented by the early 20’s and young executive types.

As the number of people heading for the club increased, so it became evident that the current PA system just couldn’t cope with the demands of the DJ’s. The venue’s main DJ, Jason Tan, had also voiced his opinion that the current set-up was unable to cope, and hence began the search for an upgraded system.

When the Martin Audio Blackline system was proposed Jason Tan was invited to audition it. He was so impressed that he requested a second demo — this time on site, where everyone involved in Madam Wong had the opportunity to review it. The entire operating team were so impressed with Blackline’s performance — which matched all expectations — that immediately four H3 three-way, horn-loaded enclosures, driven by QSC amplification and controlled by XTA DP-226 processors, were commissioned.

 

 

Club Deluxe Boasts First Compact

The new Club Deluxe has opened in Guangzhou, in the Canton region of China, courtesy of a W8LC/WLX sound installation.

This is the first installed system using the Compact Line Array in China, and from the earliest stages, Martin Audio had been the preferred choice of the owners, who have wide experience in the club and dining business (with chain restaurants in Guangzhou, Dongguan and Beijing).

Martin Audio’s Chinese distributors, DCH Pro recommended that the six W8LC’s and four WLX subwoofers all be flown in the main performance area — in order to keep the stage area nice and clean for the 45-minute cabaret-style shows presented each night. The venue will also host fashion and variety shows, as well as modelling competitions among its entertainment mix.

Martin Audio amplification was also used in the shape of an MA4.2S and six MA2.8S, while all processing was done in a pair of XTA DP226 management systems.