The new 15-story Le Bain apartment complex in the Brisbane, Australia suburb of Newstead, crowned by eight penthouses and a private rooftop pool and also encompassing another pool, spa baths, private dining room, sun deck, sauna, gym, and alfresco dining area, has been outfitted by AV integrator Ampd with customized video and audio systems, the latter incorporating Martin Audio CDD series loudspeakers.
Matt Hayes and Ampd states, “The stylish and discreet design, coupled with the incredibly consistent audio coverage, made the CDD range the perfect option for Le Bain. The feedback from the owners has been great and they are ecstatic with the sound quality and SPL levels that can be achieved.”
This is the second rooftop installation completed by Ampd for Cavcorp, the developer of Le Bain. “We have a deep understanding of the high level of innovation and excellence they expect on their projects,” says Hayes. The result was a streamlined deployment of Martin Audio speakers under QSC Qsys control, with custom speaker brackets helping to deliver the best possible sound coverage while also ensuring a clean finish to blend with the stunning rooftop environment.
The series of CDD6 and CDD5 models utilized for the project include weatherized versions. Seven CDD6-WR and CDD5-WR weatherized loudspeakers can be found in the pool and sunbed area, a pair each of the CDD6 and CDD5 are located in the gym and private dining room, respectively. A custom touch screen UCI was also installed in the private dining room and rack to offer residents and building managers full control of the system. Custom control is provided for each individual zone. Also available is wireless music streaming, automatic level adjustments at set times along with quick and simple adjustments that building management can select depending on day to day variables.
Finally, the entire system was tuned to suit the different rooms/listening environments to guarantee the highest quality experience for Le Bain residents.
Hayes concludes, “Through our considered and meticulous approach, coupled with our expert knowledge and passion for finding the right solution for our clients, we were able to deliver a high-quality, integrated and seamless audio-visual system that complements the luxurious French-inspired rooftop oasis in Newstead.
“Our deployment of Martin Audio’s versatile CDD series unifies both the indoor and outdoor spaces to create a unique experience that transports Le Bain residents to the South of France.”
