Installs Marquee AV's Bose Pro audio system for '&Soul', a venue known for Britain's inaugural 'sauna rave' event
In the vibrant heart of London's Shoreditch, the wellness and cultural venue &Soul has received a technologically ambitious audio makeover, thanks to the expertise of Marquee AV. The installation, designed to cater to &Soul's diverse spaces, includes the Soul Room, Sensorium Spa, Sanctuary & Heart Studio, reception, cafe, and lounges [1][2].
Marquee AV's audio solution provides a seamless and integrated experience across these areas, supporting &Soul's multi-faceted functions. The system is tailored to deliver customized soundscapes appropriate to each unique environment. For instance, the Soul Room resonates with immersive and dynamic music or sound, while the Sensorium Spa offers synchronized relaxing audio tracks for deep relaxation [1][4].
The versatile system in the Sanctuary & Heart Studio, spanning over 3,200sqm, supports movement classes and workshops with the use of FS2SEs and FS3 modules. Meanwhile, FreeSpace FS2P Pendant-Mount Loudspeakers deliver background audio in the reception, cafe, and lounges.
Close collaboration between Marquee AV and &Soul's architectural and design teams was crucial to integrate the AV hardware with the venue's handcrafted interiors. Custom speaker finishes and discreet mounting solutions were employed to maintain aesthetic harmony.
Specific technical details about control systems or acoustic treatments have not been disclosed. However, it is clear that the system prioritizes versatility and quality to match &Soul’s multifaceted functions and ambience [1][2][4].
Notably, the Soul Room features a Pioneer DJ system to support live performances, and the Sensorium Spa's 'SUN' sauna is equipped with heat- and humidity-resistant Bose Professional FS4SEs and DM10S subwoofers. The 'MOON' mist room in the Sensorium Spa was equipped with Bose Professional FS2SEs and FS3 bass modules.
Nicole Fernandes, general manager at &Soul Shoreditch, expressed her satisfaction with the audio system, stating that it needed to adapt to various experiences, from tranquil meditation sessions to full-scale live events. Marquee AV not only met but exceeded these expectations.
&Soul Shoreditch offers a diverse programme of movement classes, sound journeys, live events, and immersive experiences, including the UK's first 'rave-in-a-sauna'. This innovative venue, with its state-of-the-art audio system, is set to redefine the boundaries of wellness and cultural experiences in London.
- The versatile audio system in the Sanctuary & Heart Studio caters to movement classes and workshops, while the FreeSpace FS2P Pendant-Mount Loudspeakers deliver background audio in the reception, cafe, and lounges.
- Close collaboration between Marquee AV and &Soul's architectural and design teams was essential to integrate the AV hardware with the venue's handcrafted interiors, employing custom speaker finishes and discreet mounting solutions.
- The Soul Room equipment, featuring a Pioneer DJ system for live performances, and the Sensorium Spa, equipped with heat- and humidity-resistant Bose Professional speakers, represent an example of the audio system's ability to cater to diverse events and experiences within &Soul Shoreditch.
