MC² named 5-star choice for new Nairobi luxury hotel
kenya – Located near the heart of Kenya's capital, the brand new 5-star Kwetu Nairobi is a Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel. Opened this spring, the hotel features a wide range of state-of-the-art amenities to accommodate guests and business alike. With over 100 guest rooms and 10 meeting rooms, as well as a fitness center, bar, restaurant and entertainment space, Kwetu is the definition of a modern hotel company.
Investing in high-quality technology was essential to meeting the demands of a wide range of users. The audio elements cover a wide range of remits and were all supplied by UK-based specialists Audio Feed. The company worked closely with integrator Frontier Audio Africa to deliver the system.
This project introduced various MC² delta amplifications with and without DSP. Oz Jefferies of Audio Feed commented: “We have a long-standing relationship with MC² Audio and have used amplifiers from MC² and partner company XTA for the majority of our work over the past 15 years or so. Dante compatibility is also highly desirable, especially for an installation of this size and complexity.”
Approximately 150 Martin Audio ADORN Series commercial audio ceiling/pendant speakers are installed in reception areas, restaurants, bars, bathrooms, gyms, hallways, walkways, relaxation areas, conference rooms, barbershops, spa facilities, elevators, staircases, lifts, and more. installed throughout the hotel, including areas of courtyard. These were powered by nine MC² Delta 20 4-channel Dante-enabled amplifiers.
For hotel entertainment spaces such as rooftop bars, conservatories, tropical gardens, pool areas, and atriums, Audio Feed offers a variety of Funktion One professional loudspeakers featuring two MC² Delta 80 DSPs, three Delta 40 DSPs, and Delta 20 4 channels. We supplied the speakers. Dante compatible amplifier.
Biamp Tesira Server-IO processors were installed to take advantage of the MC² Delta DSP amplifier's bidirectional Dante capabilities to handle complex routing between spaces.
Oz Jeffries reflects on the successful implementation and growing presence of audio feeds in the East African market: “We were already delivering many projects in Kenya, especially when we introduced the club system consisting of Funktion One and MC², first with Alchemist and then with Alchemist” at Musee in Nairobi. , currently listed as one of the top 100 nightclubs in the world. We have been working with Frontier Audio Africa since the beginning and even participated in training with their team. The work in Kwetu, a project procured in recognition of Frontier's excellent reputation, is exceptional and will enable them to power even more facilities in the region using MC²'s highly reliable hardware. We look forward to serving you. ”
Joe Sirha from Frontier Audio Africa added: “We are very pleased to have installed MC²Delta series processing amplifiers to power his over 200 speakers spread throughout the hotel. They are extremely efficient and produce crystal clear audio. make it possible.”
