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As one of Lisbon’s premier nightlife attractions, the club welcomes a sophisticated mix of local and international guests, all of whom expect an immersive, high-end musical experience. Combining a relaxed beach lounge with intense nightclub energy, K Urban Beach Club required an audio solution that could support its wide range of events. With the existing sound system beginning to show its age, Urban Beach’s owners decided it was time for a more powerful and future-ready replacement.
Looking at benchmarks set by iconic venues such as Amnesia in Ibiza, the owners realised that delivering an experience of this calibre would call for a complete rethinking of the club’s sonic identity. The overall objective was to deliver exceptional sound performance while staying aligned with the venue’s budget and creative vision. When reviewing the options available in the market for professional club sound, KV2 Audio’s approach stood out as the most viable option.
Following an initial evaluation of KV2’s portfolio and detailed exchanges of technical specifications, venue plans and requirements, the project progressed to an on-site assessment. To ensure this was conducted with the highest level of precision, KV2 sent one of its top system engineers, Jakub Suchomel, to assess the club environment. “We performed an in-depth analysis of the venue’s architectural and acoustic challenges, which provided critical insights into the requirements for audio design,” says Suchomel. “The result was the official selection of KV2’s point-source solutions for Urban Beach’s audio upgrade, establishing the foundation for the first phase of the project.”
What began as a straightforward audio upgrade evolved into a much bolder vision for the club’s identity. “The plan grew to include a complete transformation of the club’s main dance floor,” Suchomel explains. “The new audio system included a broad selection of KV2’s portfolio, featuring the SL Series at the main PA in a quad double-stereo configuration.”
In the club’s main room, four SL412 wide-dispersion loudspeaker systems were deployed to maximise power and coverage while reducing indoor reflections, which proved essential due to Urban Beach’s open-plan infrastructure. At the sides of the main room, four ESD15 boxes provide flat, full-range reproduction, ideal for live output, while the peripheral areas were fitted with four ESD8 passive two-way units and eight compact ESD6 loudspeakers to deliver high-quality speech intelligibility and music clarity.
Twelve ES1.8 subwoofers, powered by dedicated VHD3200 amplification, provide controlled low-frequency performance, making them well suited to the venue’s club nights and energetic environment. The loudspeaker system is supported by a network of KV2 amplifiers, including four ESP2000s, six SL3000s and three VHD3200s.
In the second room, two SL412 loudspeakers were installed alongside the existing audio infrastructure, including subwoofers, monitoring system, and amplification. “The second room upgrade was intentionally designed as a phased approach,” states Suchomel. “The club benefits from significantly improved audio quality, without having to replace the entire system all at once.” This was also the case for the DJ monitoring system, which reuses parts of the original sound system as a temporary solution to fit the customer’s requirements. “Further modernisations are already being considered, with additional KV2 components expected to be introduced as the project progresses.”
Since the new system debuted in mid-April, K Urban Beach Club has seen a significant improvement in audio performance. “Guests already recognised the club as a go-to venue in Lisbon for exclusive, high-energy nightlife, so it was important that the audio quality reflected this. KV2 Audio has helped provide exactly that,” Suchomel concludes. Marking a significant milestone in the club’s development, KV2 has delivered the right combination of power, clarity, coverage, and longevity, helping K Urban elevate its standing among other iconic nightclub venues.
The owners of Urban Beach have already recognised the potential of the KV2 system and are committed to a long-term upgrade of multiple areas of the club, as well as other venues in their Lisbon portfolio. For now, the audio transformation will continue to solidify the club’s position as one of Europe’s must-visit nightlife destinations.
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