0760 Plus

90 VENUE - APAC

0760 PLUS

ZHONGSHAN, CHINA

APAC

After taking on distribution of APG in China just 12 months ago, TR Audio has completed its most significant install to date.

After graduating from university wanting to be a teacher, it’s quite a turn around to end up as a club owner instead. This is the story behind Mr Hong, founder and operator of 0760 Plus in Zhongshan, China. His second nightlife spot by the same name - the first simply being 0760, with the ‘Plus’ indicating a larger, more impressive space, and the number taken from area code - but not his second overall, having started in the industry in Hainan Province, ahead of moving into Guangdong Province. Mr Hong applied for an internship in teaching originally, but at the same time took a job as a bartender… and the rest, as they say, is history. Located in a central position on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, Zhongshan is

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Fog is our passion!

Battery-operated fog generators to be built into costumes and props, powerful Hazeand Fog generators from 650 W to 3 kW, a 9 kW machine to fill big halls and stadiums, a powerful low fog machine as a low power or high power version an attachment to produce low fog and a powerful fan: We have the right machine for any effect.

NEW: Cobra 3.1

Fog generator 3000 W, very silent nozzle, Ethernet, Touchscreen, - available this summer

Tiny S, Tiny FX, Tiny CX, Power-Tiny

Battery-operated fog generators, 30 W/70 W/400 W

Unique 2.1

Haze generator, 1500 W

Viper S, Viper nt, Viper 2.6 & Orka

Fog generators, 650 W, 1300 W, 2600 W, 3000 W & 9000 W

Cryo-Fog & Cryo-Gate

Cryo-Fog Low fog generator, 2300 W and Cryo-Gate, attachment to produce low fog with any professional fog generator

well connected to nearby Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau. In recent years it has seen investments from both home and abroad, particularly so in the world of technology. It has a reputation for being a clean city, which further attracts visitors and tourism, and of course, with all of this on the increase there is a need for F&B and entertainment outlets. After acquiring the space for 0760 Plus, Mr Hong went to visit many studios, listening to the different audio options on offer. After a lot of research and study, he became very passionate about sound, and therefore knew quickly that

he wanted an international brand to ensure he drew in the crowds. It took Mr Hong more than eight months to finalise the design with the consultants, but the result, he believes, is a unique set-up for the Chinese market - in terms of design, layout, audio and lighting. It wasn’t an audio brand that Mr Hong heard during his travels around studios that he ultimately selected though. Instead he received a private demo, within the club space from Guangzhoubased TR Audio, one of two distributors for APG in the China region. Taking on the French brand in March 2017, Raymond Wong, Managing Director

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Look-Fan DMX

Powerful fan 850 W, DMX controllable, speed-up time from 0 to 100 = 2.5 sec.

Look Solutions

Fog machines made in Germany

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• Above left Clubbers are hit with audio, ligting, visuals and effects in full party mode.

• Above right The exterior of 0760 Plus.

of APG North East Asia said at the time: “This partnership with TR Audio will focus on the entertainment sector, while BVCAM will keep doing the amazing job they have done for years in every other market. Being based in Guangzhou since 2011, TR Audio is ideally positioned to help us grow the brand in the entertainment market and in particular in the club scene, while giving the APG brand a more comprehensive coverage in China.” Mr Hong was incredibly impressed with the APG demo, but was equally sold on TR Audio’s owner, Ben Huang. Mr Hong expanded: “Selecting the right brand is as much about choosing the best person, as well as the best product. I had heard good things about Ben - his service and his after care - and I witnessed that during the 0760 Plus project. There was never any breakdown in the system, but if we needed anything, I would call Ben and he’d arrive ASAP to assist.” Ben - who was supported by APG’s representative in Hong Kong, Dominic Cho of ArcSource - decided a line array set-up was the best solution for 0760 Plus. He explained: “The club wanted a high spec design and a layout that wouldn’t interfere with the lighting and visuals. I consider line arrays a modern solution for club applications and APG has products that are ideal suited to the scenario.” APG’s UNILINE was selected for the main PA, which is hung left and right of the stage. A total of six APG UL210 cabinets, four APG UL210D cabinets and four APG UL115B bass cabinets are split between the two arrays. The UL210’s are the long throw element of the line array, while the UL210D provide the mid-throw and the low-end is achieved with the UL115Bs. The UNILINE is

actually configurable in a number of ways, depending on which elements are used, but for 0760 Plus it is in extended mode, particularly suited to high-energy music applications such as a club. From an acoustic point of view, APG’s Isotop technology generates an increasing vertical directivity index sound field in the mid-high range from 450Hz to 19kHz. To add further low-frequency response, Ben specified nine APG TB218S and 10 APG SB118 subwoofers, which have been scattered around the dancefloor. Fills come in the form of APG DX15’s, which provide extended bandwidth, high precision and ultra-low distortion. In full range use, the DX15 is the perfect companion to the UNILINE system. To complete the audio set-up Ben opted for four APG DMS48 processors, five APG SA20:2, and 10 APG SA30:2 power amplifiers. “I think it’s better to have only one brand providing the audio solution because they are very efficient, having been designed to work together. Instead of having different brands, where there is a higher risk of problems occurring,” said Mr Hong. The sound system had to be capable of catering for DJ performances, as well as live band sets, and the club even takes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

SOUND 6 x APG UL210 line array cabinet; 4 x APG UL210D line array cabinet; 4 x APG UL115B line array bass cabinet; 14 x APG DX15 loudspeaker; 9 x APG TB218S subwoofer; 10 x APG SB118 subwoofer; 4 x APG DMS48 processor; 5 x APG SA20:2 power amplifier; 10 x APG SA30:2 power amplifier

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on some more acrobatic - Cirque du Soleil-style - shows, too. The system was designed to give even coverage across the entire space, to ensure every member of the audience enjoys the same experience, no matter where they are in the venue. “The biggest challenge of the installation was the conflict between architecture and the placement of the loudspeakers,” said Mr Hong. “Both the architect and the installer knew they needed to provide the best audio solution within an aesthetically pleasing environment. The team compromised to ensure the best possible sound system was delivered in line with APG’s advice on loudspeaker placement.” Alongside the audio installation, an impressive lighting and visual set-up completes the clubbing experience at 0760 Plus. Mr Hong opted for local brands for this element of the design, but using companies he has used on previous projects. Once again, a demo was carried out at the club, and Mr Hong selected the fixtures he thought would work best in the club, as well as requesting a custommade product - a request that was met. The central ring that hangs over the dancefloor, along with the roof and wall mounted video catwalks make for an allencompassing party vibe.

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