Floating Music Venue on the Danube Powered by HK Audio Equipment
### A New Era of Sound at A38 Club: A Comprehensive Overview
Nestled on a ship moored along the Danube river in Budapest, Hungary, the A38 club has unveiled a remarkable transformation in its audio system. Known for hosting a diverse range of performances, particularly electronic music events, the venue has upgraded its sound system to tackle long-standing acoustic challenges.
### The Renovated Sound System: An In-depth Look
The A38 club's revamped sound system is an HK Audio CONTOUR X solution, featuring several components designed to cater to the venue's unique needs. These include:
- **Four CONTOUR CX 210 LT cabinets**: These state-of-the-art speakers are flown in pairs on either side of the stage, providing primary sound coverage. - **Four C Sub CF118 subwoofers**: These powerful subwoofers are ground-stacked in pairs, offering robust low-frequency support. - **Two CX 8 speakers**: These speakers have been added for delays, ensuring even sound distribution throughout the venue. - **Six Linear 5 MK2 110 XA**: These speakers serve as monitors for the performers, offering a clear and balanced audio experience.
### Design and Acoustic Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles
The A38 club's partially open and partially closed design, combined with a non-symmetrical roof, presented acoustic challenges. The venue required a sound system that could cover the long terrace stage area effectively while maintaining sound quality.
**Gábor Major**, managing director of Eurythmics (the local supplier), explained the choice of the **CX210 LT** cabinets due to their ability to project sound to the back of the venue without compromising audio quality. The decision to use a point source solution rather than a line array was strategic, as it better suited the venue's layout and acoustic needs[1].
This setup aims to improve the overall sound quality, reduce noise on the stage, and create a more favorable mixing environment, which were key concerns with the previous system[1]. The CX210 LT's rotatable horns allowed for the sound coverage pattern to be focused internally, preventing sound leakage and disturbance to nearby residents.
### A Successful Collaboration: The Sound System Renovation
The sound system renovation at the A38 club was carried out by local supplier Eurythmics to address sound leakage issues. The new sound solution is ready for the 2025 summer season, promising a more enjoyable and immersive music experience for the club's patrons.
[1] Major, G. (2025). A38 club sound system renovation. [Interview]. Budapest, Hungary.
The A38 club's sound system, a HK Audio CONTOUR X solution, incorporates several gadgets such as four CONTOUR CX 210 LT cabinets and four C Sub CF118 subwoofers, aiming to overcome the design and acoustic challenges presented by the club's unique layout and provide a high-quality audio experience for its patrons using technology like rotatable horns to focus sound internally.
