Wall-mounted NEXO P15s cover the outer areas
Dubai’s vibrant nightlife scene has welcomed a fresh addition in the form of OVO, a new club and lounge nestled inside the Seven Seas Hotel. Tasked with delivering powerful yet precisely controlled audio for the intimate venue, Thomsun took the lead on a NEXO installation that has since earned praise from both operators and patrons alike. A compact but capable NEXO system forms the backbone of the venue’s audio infrastructure. Over the main DJ area, a pair of ceiling hung NEXO P15 full-range speakers provide focused coverage, while four L15 subwoofers – two per side – bring the necessary low-end impact to meet the demands of the club’s high-energy music. DJ monitoring is handled by a pair of P12s positioned behind the booth, ensuring artists have reliable and responsive playback. Surrounding the central dancefloor, OVO features several lounge seating areas where the system had to maintain clarity without overwhelming guests. This is achieved using three strategically placed NEXO P8 loudspeakers, configured as delay f ills. “Everything is time-aligned and locked down,” explained Thomsun technical support engineer, Dariel Batista Donates. “The entire system is controlled via two NEXO NXAMP amplifiers – one 4x4 and one 4x1 – and the levels are matched so that when the main volume is raised, everything else follows proportionally. The result is seamless.” System control is handled through a compact Yamaha DM3 console, while wireless microphone coverage is provided via a mix of Mipro and Sennheiser units, including a Mipro 4-channel wideband AD708 system with auto gain control, Sennheiser XS Wireless and Sennheiser EW-D. Thomsun also supplied the Pioneer DJ players for the booth. Although the OVO project marked the client’s first collaboration with Thomsun, the relationship got off to a strong start. “They were shopping around, testing different brands,” recalled Thomsun business development manager Mikhail Sujan. “We invited them to our experience centre for a demo, then followed up with an onsite test using the same tops and different sub options. After hearing the system in the actual space, the client immediately approved the design.” Originally demoed with twin 18-inch subs, the final configuration switched to four 15-inch units based on performance considerations and room dynamics. “They wanted serious impact,” Sujan added. “This space is designed to hold up to 200 people and they wanted proper club energy.” The result has been a resounding success. “The hotel management is very happy with the outcome,” noted Sujan. “They’ve even told us they want to replicate this system in another club concept planned for downstairs in the same venue.”
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