In December 2020, a unique entertainment hot spot opened on Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, Japan. BANK30 is an urban luxury lounge offering high-quality cuisine, sophisticated performances, and an ocean view second to none. The venue hosts a variety of groups for a wide range of events and needed a high-performance audio-video system to deliver premium guest experiences. Depending on the schedule, guests can enjoy high-quality dining and drinks, performing arts groups, or music with a live DJ. The waterfront location skillfully combines natural elements and textures with contemporary urban charms...

“Due to the large scale of the project and the number of speakers distributed throughout the venue, AV-over-IP was the only choice,” said system designer Mr. Hirata, of Frogworks Co., Ltd. The choice of DSP then became very important. He consulted with Audio Brains and they agreed on Symetrix as the best option. Other components included a Luminex GigaCore 12 switch used for networking and a selection of Powersoft power amplifiers connected using Dante. While the COVID-19 pandemic led to budget reductions in other places, the value of Symetrix and Powersoft to the project were deemed irreplaceable. “Ultimately the system was made possible because of these two,” Hirata said.

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