Hotel Cecil HD96 Install
Hotel Cecil
A renowned venue in Copenhagen, Denmark, recently embarked on an exciting project to upgrade its audio system. This enhancement aimed to better serve the diverse range of events hosted at the venue, which includes music shows across various genres and its transformation into a vibrant nightclub on weekends.
Venue
Hotel Cecil is a 350-capacity venue that regularly hosts contemporary artists across a spectrum of genres, including rock, pop, metal, jazz, and stand-up comedy. Since opening in February 2018, Cecil has become one of the most popular venues in Copenhagen, offering a diverse music program featuring local artists and international touring bands – featuring performances by acts such as Sudan Archives, Grant-Lee Phillips, Little Simz, Mike Stern, Arooj Aftab, and Mercury Rev. On Fridays and Saturdays, the venue transitions into the nightclub Cecil AM, featuring curated lineups of local and international DJs. The concert hall is equipped with a state-of-the-art cooling system and elevated platforms to ensure a great view of the stage for all attendees.
Hotel Cecil is managed by Bremen Teater and is known for its outstanding acoustics and art deco-inspired interior design, providing a unique atmosphere for its events.
The Challenges
Hotel Cecil’s diverse event schedule presented significant challenges in maintaining a consistent and functional Front of House (FOH) setup. The audio system needed to be versatile enough to accommodate the varying requirements of touring bands, one-off shows, and nightclub events. Ensuring cohesive sound quality across these different formats was paramount to the system upgrade.
The Solution
Hotel Cecil worked with Matrix Sales to find a solution to the challenges faced. Claus Pedersen from Matrix Sales led the integration design, collaborating closely with Mikael Flensborg, with their expertise being crucial in designing and implementing a solution that met the venue’s high standards and diverse needs. Hotel Cecil decided it was time for a new mixer and the HD96 console was chosen for its stability and superior preamps, crucial for meeting the venue’s high audio standards. The DL251 and DL155 stage boxes provided reliable I/O on stage, significantly reducing the need for extensive processing compared to the previous setup. The intuitive POP groups on the HD96 console further simplified the overall workflow, and alleviated initial concerns about transitioning to a new design.
Operation and Integrator Feedback
Despite initial worries about adjusting to a new workflow, operators quickly found the HD96 console easy to use. The console’s flexibility has allowed the team engineers to experiment with different mixing techniques, whilst consistently achieving excellent sound quality. The integration of a multipurpose start master-show file streamlined operations and saved set-up time. Furthermore, several touring acts have even preferred starting from scratch on Hotel Cecil’s desk, highlighting its user-friendly interface and broad appeal. Overall, the integration of Music Tribe products has greatly enhanced the venue’s audio capabilities, offering endless possibilities for delivering exceptional sound experiences across a wide range of events.
The Conclusion
The audio system upgrade at Hotel Cecil, led by Matrix Sales and featuring Midas products at its core, has hit the mark in meeting the venue’s diverse audio needs. Whether its intimate music shows or lively nightclub nights, the new system guarantees top-notch sound quality.
This upgrade has truly cemented Hotel Cecil’s status as one of Copenhagen’s premier venues.
System Configuration
The HD96 console was installed at the front of house (FOH) with dual CAT5A connections to the stage via the AS80 for redundancy. From the AS80, a single Cat6 connection led to the DN9680, which then connected to two stage boxes using three CAT5A cables.
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Music Tribe Products Installed
Midas HD96
The centrepiece of the upgrade, this digital mixing system boasts 144 input channels and 120 mix buses at a 96 kHz sample rate. Known for its legendary preamps, the HD96 offers innovative features for easy setup and powerful routing, contributing to a seamless experience for both in-house and visiting sound engineers. Know More
DL251
The Midas DL251 is a digital stage box with 48 microphone lines and 16 XLR outputs. This allows multiple audio signals to be sent down one cable, letting sound technicians to efficiently hook up several bits of equipment together in the venue. Know More
DL155
The Midas DL155 is a digital stage box with 8 award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers, 8-line level outputs and an 8-channel digital AES3 interface, it is the ideal partner to all Midas PRO digital consoles enabling a digital snake connection from FOH to Stage. Know More
AS 80
The Midas AS 80 is designed to seamlessly convert a single, high-bitrate HyperMac connection into two redundant 1 GBit connections and vice versa, whilst ensuring ultra-fast audio switching. Additionally, it can also run up to 192 bidirectional channels at 96 kHz. Know More
DN9680
The Klark Teknik DN9680 is a digital network bridge designed for use alongside all Midas Pro setups. Its primary function is to convert audio signals between different digital formats and transport them over a network. Know More