CASE STUDY
Abercrombie hotel reborn with Mezzo A+
I n Sydney, Australia, the newly reopened Abercrombie hotel has unveiled Powersoft's latest amplifier platforms, now equipped with AES67, including the improved A+ versions of the Mezzo range. The Abercrombie, originally established as the Australian Inn in 1843, has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation and now features three venues, including a club space, a cocktail lounge and rooftop terrace, and an aperitivo wine bar. Production Audio Video Technology (PAVT) and local system integrator BeyondAVwere responsible for providing a top-of-the-line AV system that could accommodate the unique challenges of the Abercrombie's acoustic environment, complicated by both the building's age and its new surroundings. The Abercrombie, located in the inner-Sydney suburb of Chippendale, traces its roots back to 1843 when it opened as the Australian Inn.
PAVT's choice to use Powersoft amplification, including 16 Mezzo 604 A+ and 13 Quattrocanali 1204 DSP+ amplifiers, was a natural one, as the company offers the same quality and acoustic characteristics as larger amplifier platforms in a half-size form factor. Powersoft's A+ models, which include the Mezzo 322 A+, Mezzo 304 A+, Mezzo 602 A+, and Mezzo 604 A+, have all the capabilities of the A versions, but with added AES67 compatibility, which allows for high- performance streaming audio-over-IP interoperability across different networking systems. The introduction of the AoIP-enabled models proved to be a "godsend" for the Abercrombie project, which was delayed over two years due to COVID- 19 and the heat of the component shortage, according to PAVT's business development manager, Dave Coxon. Despite the challenges of being an early adopter of new technology, the PowersoftA+/DSP+ amplifiers were instrumental in delivering a successful launch party and a high-quality audio experience for Abercrombie's patrons.
sound press | April 2023
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