Miami is known for its chic lifestyle as well as its DJs and music creators. If visitors want to experience Miami with stunning rooftop views, they can now do so with enhanced sound thanks to DAS Audio.
Located on the 22nd floor of the AC and Element Hotel, Rosa Sky offers a serene, pink-tinted environment with panoramic views of Miami’s shimmering skyline, exotic tapas and handcrafted cocktails, and an eclectic roster of live DJs and musicians setting the mood via a high-end DAS Audio sound system.
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As Alan Roth of South Florida restaurant group The Restaurant People explained, one of the biggest challenges of running a rooftop lounge is other rooftops. The area’s population largely lives in high-end luxury condos, and of course not everyone is eager to join in on the festivities. “Our biggest challenge in developing a system for Rosa Sky was creating a system that would sound amazing in the venue but not disturb the neighbors,” he said.
“Our goal has always been to give our guests more than just an evening,” he continued. “We want them to feel the energy, to connect with the music and the atmosphere in a way that leaves a lasting impression.” Roth’s team turned to Miami-based 305AV, which proposed a system based on DAS Audio speakers. “With DAS Audio speakers, we were able to create a system that would really help us achieve that goal. It’s not just about loud music; it’s about high-quality sound that fills the room and enriches every moment.”
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The system, supplied by Randy White of the Washington Music Center and installed by 305AV in consultation with John Fiorito, DAS Audio’s national sales manager for hospitality and nightclubs, consists of 16 Quantum Series Q-23-T two-way full-range systems. As Fiorito noted, the Q-23-T is ideally suited for this application. “It is designed for close-range coverage with an emphasis on vocal clarity, which made it easy for us to focus sound on the seating areas and minimize crossover that would disturb neighboring buildings.” The lower area is adequately covered by eight ultra-compact Q-10 10-inch subwoofers, and a pair of DECO-6-TB two-way ceiling speakers provide spot coverage. The entire system is powered by EP E11EVEN Sound by DAS Audio Series amplifiers.
“The system really does meet all our needs,” said Roth. “The music sounds fantastic, the audience and DJs love it, and we haven’t had a single complaint from the neighbors. It’s a win-win for everyone.”