Jansen makes a statement at Counties Fitness
Published: ASIA
NEW ZEALAND: Seeking a solution that could pump up fitness goers in its main workout studio, Counties Fitness enlisted Jansen Professional Audio and Lighting to design and install a ‘seriously grown up’ sound reinforcement solution. Based in New Zealand’s Pukekohe, the gym is open around the clock and reportedly boasts South Auckland’s largest selection of fitness equipment.
‘They wanted to make a statement,’ said Jansen Professional Audio and Lighting director, Simon Adams, ‘and insisted on a sound system that would produce crystal clear audio. Our solution was to spec a system with a ton of headroom, so that it would run mostly on idle with plenty in reserve to handle the big dynamics, rather than revving flat out all the time which can be very tiring to listen to. Axiom was the ideal choice in terms of offering phenomenal value for money, plus it sounds great and doesn’t suffer from the uncontrollable low-mid energy that some line arrays have.’
Mr Adams and Rob Teo of Navigator Audio opted for a Proel Axiom line array formed from 16 cabinets for the 250 sq-m workout room. The system setup was configured as left/right flown arrays of eight AX2065A active dual 6.5-inch line array elements each side, with two SW215A active dual 15-inch flown subwoofers at the top of each hang. Recessed under the stage are a further four SW121A 21-inch active folded horn subwoofers to complete a four-way frequency split, resulting in what the installer describes as ‘some serious low end’.
‘The speakers were installed before the new flooring went down and I was a little concerned about the amount of reverberation,’ offered Counties Fitness owner and general manager, Ian Wilson. ‘But once the flooring was installed the room calmed down significantly. We also decided to add some acoustic treatment in the roof space in the shape of custom colour acoustic clouds from Autex, a local specialist acoustics treatment manufacturer.
‘As a company that prides itself on its professionalism, a system capable of delivering outstanding audio quality and doing so day-in day-out was a must have,’ he emphasised. ‘Jansen was selected as our provider because the company understood what we were trying to achieve and had a system to match. Unlike other Fitness Clubs that often try and hide their audio systems, I wanted a system that made people sit up and take notice. We already had Proel speakers in other areas of the club, but I was not aware of Axiom up to now.
‘The feedback has unsurprisingly been great since it really is overkill for the space. One major improvement has been ability to tune the room so the levels are consistent regardless of the location of the participant,’ the owner surmised. ‘The studio is unique and the Axiom line array gives us a point of difference that has helped us to cement our domination of the group fitness market in our local area.’
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