Bacchanalia enhances the sensory experience with the sound of L-Acoustics

For this London gourmet restaurant, a system based on Syva has been designed. L-Acoustics, providing a versatile soundscape, completes the architecture of the place and minimizes noise.

Tucked away in the bustling heart of Mayfair (London), Bacchanalia offers a gastronomic experience that satisfies all the senses. This gourmet restaurant, offering the vision of Richard Caring and his group Caprice Holdings, It is inspired by the festive spirit of ancient Rome and serves a menu of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Its richly decorated interior houses works of art by artists such as Damien Hirst.

Bacchanalia's reputation is not only based on its decoration, but it is also a benchmark in its entertainment offering. Offers a carefully selected mix of background music, Live performances and international DJ sets.

To provide an optimal audio experience, Bacchanalia required a system that integrated dynamic and exceptional sound with the Greco-Roman inspired environment of the space.. The priority was to preserve the aesthetics of the venue in the main dining room and the adjoining members club Apollo’s Muse, one of London's most prestigious private institutions.

To achieve these objectives, Bacchanalia's management team installed a L-Acoustics sound system based on the S series to ensure a high-quality sound experience that blends discreetly into your décor.

To the professional audio integrator Marquee AV, based in Shepperton, entrusted with the design and installation of the audio solution. The company already had a base of collaborations with Caprice Holdings, including an extensive L-Acoustics installation at Annabel’s, a renowned private club in Mayfair.

Marquee AV designed a syva based system to provide a versatile soundscape, complement the unique architecture of the site and minimize noise. “The main factor in our choice was the projection of Syva highs, that work perfectly”, comment Stacey Tough, Marquee AV Project Manager.

You are Syva with you are Syva Low, spaced evenly throughout the main dining room and Apollo's Muse club, They were enough to cover most of the space.

Of the subwoofers KS21 Extras add depth and intensity to the main room, especially for live performances, mientras que el espacio Apollo’s Muse se beneficia de dos compactos subwoofers SB15m.

Four were placed X8 coaxial speakers smaller in areas where the Syva could not be ridden due to the elaborate design of the site, which includes numerous statues. Four LA4X amplified controllers drive the system, which is integrated with the control system Q-SYS of the venue to provide an intuitive user interface for zone control and seamless audio system management during event productions.

All speakers were provided in white and then artists enhanced them with a custom finish to resemble the restaurant's marble and York stone accents..

‘We chose L-Acoustics because of their reputation for delivering soundscapes in high-end hotel spaces and the versatility of their products.. En el entorno de Bacchanalia, Not only did we have the challenge as sound engineers to ensure optimal audio distribution, but also of aesthetic integration. We navigated complex logistics to ensure the entire audio system was custom finished to the Bacchanalia design team's exacting requirements.. Our teams combined technical precision, aesthetic sensitivity and creative problem solving. The result is a sound system that enhances the ambiance of the venue and fits into its richly decorated interior.”, concludes Tough.