NU Downtown is a new restaurant and nightclub located in the heart of the Hard Rock Hotel in Marbella, on the Costa del Sol in Spain. This sophisticated and elegant venue offers a complete entertainment experience, from delicious dining to electronic music and dancing.
However, the design of the space presented a significant acoustic challenge that required the expertise of SPL Audiosistemas and DAS Audio to overcome.
The Acoustic Design Challenge at NU Downtown
The location of NU Downtown is physically complex, with dimensions that make high-quality audio reproduction difficult. With a space similar to a bunker measuring 25 x 6 meters and a height of only 2.3 meters, in addition to 14 huge pillars along the venue, the project posed difficulties in achieving adequate acoustics.
SPL Audiosistemas' Expertise
To face this challenge, the business owners turned to Nicolas Silva, manager of SPL Audiosistemas. SPL is a company specialized in the supply and installation of professional sound, lighting, and video equipment. The company prides itself on offering customized and optimal solutions to meet the specific needs of each client, even in complex projects like NU Downtown.
The DAS Audio Solution at NU Downtown
After performing measurements and predictions with EASE, Nicolas and SPL opted for DAS Audio systems, which offer great performance and an extraordinary price-quality ratio. The installation at NU Downtown included:
Dance floor, DJ and central area:
- 12 x ES10 in L and R configuration
- 5 x ES212SUB mounted on the ceiling
- 1 x LX218 unit under the DJ booth
VIP perimeter table area:
- 16 x Artec 506, one enclosure per table
Bar area:
- 1 x ES212.
- 2 x Artec 506
Thanks to the work of SPL Audiosistemas and DAS Audio, NU Downtown has a high-quality audio system that maintains constant sound pressure throughout the venue and offers exquisite intelligibility. The acoustic solution implemented in this complex space has positioned NU Downtown at the forefront of new generation entertainment on the Costa del Sol.
