Moon Social Club reopens with Martin Audio WPS line array system

As part of its renovation, a Martin Audio WPS line array system has been installed at Moon Social Club. Situated in the Nantes commune of Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, the former Papa Tango Club has undergone a rebrand from its owners, Evoe Group, reopening as Moon Social Club.

The club’s new Martin Audio WPS line array was installed by technology specialists and Martin Audio partners, Make It Event. The company has worked with the operators since 2018 and currently manages around 15 venues for the group.

Due to the specific constraints of the new venue, Evoe Group wished to evaluate multiple audio solutions on site before reaching a decision. Make It Event arranged several proof-of-concept tests, including systems from competing brands. The client favoured Martin Audio due to the strong collaboration between Make It and French distributor, Algam Enterprise, who were able to deliver a solution with the right performance-to-price ratio.

The sound system was designed by Benjamin Verneuil, head of integration at Make It Event. After visualising the design in the manufacturer’s DISPLAY prediction software, Verneuil specified eight WPS elements, flown four per side of the stage. The line array is driven in two-box resolution from a Dante-enabled Martin Audio iK42 and an iK81 multichannel amplifier, to assist with sound distribution and controlling audio coverage.

The main hangs are reinforced by a pair of CDD8 as sidefills to improve coverage at the centre of the stage - along with four CDD12 ceiling-mounted delays for additional coverage, a further pair of CDD12 on the sides, to open up the sound field - and four SXH218 subwoofers for LF extension. These are arranged in a sub-arc under the stage, as traditional stacking was not possible in the space.

The main stage forms one of five sound zones, all of which feature Martin Audio solutions. Elsewhere, a separate club room is equipped with a mini W8LM system (three elements aside) with a single WMX sub per side. Two VIP rooms are each equipped with three wall-mounted CDD5, and at the entrance, guests are greeted by discreet sound emanating from four ACS-55TS compact, two-way ceiling speakers. Finally, a dedicated area is populated with four Martin Audio AQ8 and an SX215 sub.

“We wanted an installation capable of delivering high sound pressure levels while maintaining excellent sound quality,” said a representative of Evoe group. “A line array system was therefore the natural choice, offering both power and consistency. This setup ensures optimal audio coverage throughout the entire club, with a full and impactful sound, not only on the dancefloor but also in all other areas. The generous ceiling height made it possible to install this type of system, complemented by double 18-inch subwoofers to deliver deep, powerful bass.”