Share this on: Dynacord MXE5 provides complete control at Kong Complex in Glasgow Dynacord MXE5 Matrix Mix Engines combined with TPC-1 controllers and SONICUE Sound System Software provide networked control throughout every space at Glasgow’s Kong ComplexHundreds of Electro-Voice loudspeakers combined with Dynacord electronics provide a premium soundscape for the venueFlashlite Technical Services worked closely with the UK team from Electro-Voice and Dynacord to tailor each system to the venue’s needs Glasgow, UK, Jun 2024 – Dynacord’s MXE5 Matrix Mix Engine has proven its flexibility and power at Glasgow’s Kong Complex. The multi-site venue comprises a variety of individual areas, ranging from bars and restaurants to night clubs and event spaces. Each space benefits from an individually tailored sound system of Electro-Voice loudspeakers and Dynacord electronics, all networked via four MXE5 performance matrices. Located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, Kong has been created as a day and night destination featuring two bars, three separate open-air winter terraces and a night club to meet the needs of clientele at any time of day. Open seven days a week, Kong has been designed with elegant interiors and a focus on providing the right atmosphere for each space. The audio part plays the key role in defining the ambience, driving the desire for a premium yet reliable solution throughout the complex. Glasgow-based Flashlite Technical Services was tasked with the sound system design for the whole complex. “The concept was to provide a value-engineered solution for the client with multiple zones and areas,” recalls Flashlite Director Andrew O’Neill. To achieve this, the systems integrator enlisted the support of the Dynacord and Electro-Voice team to create a solution that would meet the needs of every space in the extensive facility. “Flashlite wanted a system that could be fully IP-networked across the whole site,” explains Arthur Achard, Senior Sales Manager UK for Dynacord and Electro-Voice. “In order to do this, Dynacord MXE5 matrices were deployed along with TPC-1 touch panel controllers and networked WPN-1 wall panels. All MXE5 matrices can work inside one network, so the system can be easily accessed remotely and can be monitored while in use. Having so many venues to cater for, the MXE5 proved to be a flexible and powerful solution to fulfil the technical requirements.” “The MXE5 devices allowed total configuration with ease and the TPC-1s have multiple pages to allow control of each area independently and also control of the same area from multiple panels,” adds O’Neill. “This was all handled through SONICUE Sound System Software which we found to be an incredibly powerful package. MXE5 combined with IPX amplifiers make life a lot easier than the alternative!” With the MXE5 matrices in control, the rest of the solution drew on the great portfolio of Electro-Voice and Dynacord. “Electro-Voice and Dynacord were the right choice due to cost, reliability and total cost of ownership,” explains O’Neill. “Added to this, there is the superb UK support from Arthur who always goes above and beyond – including answering my calls late at night and at weekends!” From ZX1i-100T loudspeakers driven by C Series amplifiers on the terraces to EVID 4.2T cabinets covering the corridors, or ZX3 loudspeakers with L Series amplifiers in the bar to X12-128 subwoofers in the club, the sound quality follows customers everywhere they go within the complex. “Different areas required different levels of sound but had to be completely configurable,” says O’Neill. “Unobtrusive speakers were also high on the requirements for certain areas.” The venue features hundreds of loudspeakers, but what encapsulates the project best can be found in the Wunderbar Ballroom performance space. This dedicated live music venue and bar features performances from DJs and live bands every day of the week. To support these performances, three TX1122 and 11 ZX1i loudspeakers form the main system, supported by four TX2181 dual-18” subwoofers. On stage, a pair of MFX-15MC multi-use coax monitors and a further two TX1152FM floor monitors provide foldback for performers. Power for the system is via three IPX10:8 amplifiers alongside a single IPX20:4. There is also an MXE5 matrix and a pair of TPC-1 wall panel controllers to give the venue’s staff intuitive control over the whole system. “Amplification was "interesting due to space restrictions,” furthers O’Neill. “This led us to the IPX range due to their low power consumption and low levels of heat generation.” The low power consumption of the IPX range is due to Dynacord’s ecoRAIL advanced amplifier power management technology. This dramatically reduces idle power consumption while still providing audio output, full system supervision and the capacity to restore full output power without any delay. Reflecting on how Dynacord and Electro-Voice have been able to support the concept behind Kong, Achard is clearly very happy. “This project was complex and covered a diverse range of entertainment areas,” he notes. “The ability to mix and match amplifiers and speakers from the Electro-Voice and Dynacord families to cater to the specific needs of each space from powerful SPLs to inobtrusive form-factors made sure that we could provide a complete end-to-end solution for the whole Kong Complex.” “The end result is that the client is happy, and as long as they are happy then I am happy,” concludes O’Neill. Equipment List: Kong - Bar1x Dynacord MXE5 Matrix Mix Engine 1x Dynacord TPC-1 touch panel controller 2x Dynacord Sub 1.15 passive subwoofers 9x Electro-Voice ZX3 12” passive loudspeakers 4x Dynacord L1800FD (2 x 950 W) power amplifiers 1x Dynacord L1300FD (2 x 650 W) power amplifierKong – The Box 1x Dynacord TPC-1 touch panel controller 2x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 White two-way passive loudspeakers 1x Dynacord L1300FD (2 x 650 W) power amplifierKong – The Salon 1x Dynacord TPC-1 touch panel controller 1x Dynacord L1300FD (2 x 650 W) power amplifierKong – Small Terraces 2x Electro-Voice ZXi-100T two-way weather-resistant passive loudspeakers1x Dynacord C2800FDi (2 x 1400 W) power amplifierKong – Large Terrace 2x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100T two-way weather-resistant passive loudspeakersKong – Corridors 2x Electro-Voice EVID 4.2T dual 4” two-way surface mount weather-resistant loudspeakersKong – The Club 1x Dynacord TPC-1 touch panel controller 2x Electro-Voice X12-128 dual 18” subwoofers 2x Electro-Voice TG-EVID S5.2XB 7 (2 x 2500 W) power amplifiers 4x Electro-Voice ZX3 12” passive loudspeakers 2x Dynacord L1800FD (2 x 950 W) power amplifiers 2x Dynacord Sub 1.15 passive subwoofers 12x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 two-way passive loudspeakers 3x Dynacord L1300FD (2 x 650 W) power amplifiersKong – Garden 1x Dynacord MXE5 Matrix Mix Engine 1x Dynacord TPC-1 touch panel controller 84x Electro-Voice EVID-S5.2XB IP65-rated 5” loudspeakers 2x Dynacord L3600FDi (2 x 1800 W) power amplifiersHide & Seek 1x Dynacord TPC-1 touch panel controller 8x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 two-way passive loudspeakers}2x Dynacord Sub 1.15 passive subwoofersHide & Seek – The Treehouse 2x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100T two-way weather-resistant passive loudspeakersHide & Seek – The Sweet 1x Dynacord MXE5 Matrix Mix Engine 4x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 two-way passive loudspeakers1x Dynacord L1300FD (2 x 650 W) power amplifierWunderbar 2x Dynacord Sub 1.15 passive subwoofers 1x Dynacord L1800FD (2 x 950 W) power amplifierWunderbar – Terrace 2x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 two-way passive loudspeakers 1x Dynacord L1300FD (2 x 650 W) power amplifier Wunderbar – The Yard 2x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 two-way passive loudspeakers Wunderbar – Toilet Stairs 1x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 two-way passive loudspeaker 1x Dynacord L1300FD (2 x 650 W) power amplifier Wunderbar Ballroom 4x Electro-Voice TX2181 dual 18” passive subwoofers 3x Electro-Voice TX1122 12” passive loudspeakers 11x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 two-way passive loudspeaker 2x Electro-Voice MFX-15MC 15” multi use coaxial stage monitors 2x Electro-Voice TX1152FM 15” passive floor monitors 3x Dynacord IPX10:8 (8 x 1250 W) power amplifiers 1x Dynacord IPX 20:4 (4 x 5000 W) power amplifier 1x Dynacord MXE5 Matrix Mix Engine 2x Dynacord TPC-1 touch panel controllers Wunderbar Ballroom – Stairs 2x Electro-Voice ZX1i-100 two-way passive loudspeakers Share this on: