An acoustic project for a high-activity social venue
14 Gradi Lounge Bar, located in Cernusco sul Naviglio (Milán), is a venue known for its combination of contemporary dining, live music, and nightlife events. Its demanding schedule requires a versatile professional sound system, capable of operating at moderate levels during dining service, and at higher levels for DJ sessions and periods of high attendance.
In such an environment, the performance of the audio system relies not only on sound pressure but on its ability to maintain coherence, operational stability, and coverage control within a space where public traffic and furniture layout change throughout the day. For this audio installation project, Freeport Pro, the official distributor for Lynx Pro Audio in Italy, and the installer Piero Atzeni (Audiosistemi) developed a complete solution utilising a selection of Lynx Pro Audio systems from the HR, BS, and MH series.
System design and performance
The main system was built around HR-206 enclosures, a two-way model offering controlled directivity and an exceptionally clean mid-range response, which is paramount in spaces where audience density can vary and intelligibility is the primary requirement. The deployment of twelve units allowed for distributed and homogeneous coverage, thereby avoiding the need to operate at high levels from a single source. This successfully reduces unwanted reflections and maintains a more balanced listening experience throughout the room.
Low-frequency reinforcement was capably handled by HR-215S subwoofers. Their dual 15-inch architecture provides a stable foundation without compromising definition. Their capacity to deliver uniform pressure without generating excessive bass build-up proved particularly useful in a room with an irregular floor plan, where modal management is critical.
In areas requiring specific focus on presence and clarity, BS-112 subwoofers were integrated. Their neutral behaviour, coupled with their compact format, makes them suitable for support points where vocal intelligibility and the perception of detail must be maintained, even in the presence of higher ambient music levels.
System amplification and control
The entire sound installation was managed using MH series amplifiers, which fulfil both the amplification requirement and internal DSP processing roles. A selection of MH4-4000, MH2-3200, and MH2-1500 units were used, configured with application-specific equalisation curves and precise limiters adapted to the measured acoustic behaviour of the space.
This integrated architecture is designed to ensure safe and stable operation, maintaining adequate headroom margins and precise dynamic control. Furthermore, it allows for practical system adjustments to be performed without disrupting the venue’s continuous daily schedule.
A solution aligned with the lounge bar’s needs
The resulting audio system is a thoroughly capable solution, designed to competently address the varied operational scenarios at 14 Gradi Lounge Bar: from low-level daytime ambience right through to evening sessions, live music, and specific events. The performance synergy across the distinct enclosure families, the HR Series for comprehensive main coverage, the BS Series for targeted zonal support, and the MH Series amplifiers for overall power management, enables the venue to readily handle fluctuations in occupancy and musical dynamics without any loss of control or tonal coherence.
Freeport Pro and Audiosistemi executed the installation, expertly attending to both the stringent acoustic requirements and the critical need for aesthetic integration. This ensures the system’s presence is seamlessly incorporated into the venue’s architecture whilst maintaining uncompromised performance.
Ultimately, this was a technical intervention founded on clear acoustic criteria and the proven ability of the Lynx Pro Audio equipment to maintain stability, linearity, and efficiency in an environment where music is an essential component of the customer experience.
