Yamaha Elevates The Aural Experience at Space Y Museum and Courtyard by Marriott Melaka with Smart, Flexible Audio Architectures

Yamaha Pro Audio continues its Southeast Asian momentum with two high-profile installations in Malaysia, delivering future-ready, crystal-clear soundscapes at both a unique cultural landmark and a premium hospitality venue.

At the newly inaugurated Space Y Museum by Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM), hailed as Malaysia’s first motorcycle museum, Yamaha systems bring life to the exhibits with immersive background music and pristine audio playback. Located at the company’s Sungai Buloh headquarters, the 830m² facility celebrates Yamaha’s racing heritage and technological innovation. Drawing from the success of the adjacent Gen Blue Café install in 2019, HLYM once again turned to Yamaha Music Malaysia and authorised partner Acousticon to design and implement the museum’s AV solution.

Despite facing tight deadlines, Yamaha Music Malaysia supplied all required models from local stock, enabling Acousticon to complete the job seamlessly. The museum’s BGM system includes Yamaha VXS3FT and VXS3F speakers throughout walkways, powered by PA120 and MA2120 amplifiers. In the auditorium, VXS5 wall-mounted speakers work in tandem with VXS10S subwoofers, all driven by PX8 amplification to deliver full-range clarity with low-end richness. Acousticon’s Saiful Akmal praised Yamaha’s support, while Space Y project manager VK Lee highlighted the team’s commitment to delivering on time and within budget.

Meanwhile, in the historic city of Melaka, the Courtyard by Marriott has enhanced its guest experience with a sophisticated Yamaha-powered audio system tailored for both ambient sound and live event flexibility. Spearheaded by SKH Sound & Light, the installation utilises Yamaha MTX series matrix processors to achieve complete control and customisation across various zones, including the lobby, café, gym, poolside areas and the hotel’s modular ballroom.

The team informs that designing the ballroom system posed a significant challenge; as the venue in total comprises three spaces that can be configured in multiple ways to host a wide range of events, including corporate meetings, conferences, weddings and other celebrations. Here it was essential for the audio system to deliver high quality, seamless sound, however the spaces are divided or combined. An additional challenge for the ballroom was that of the control room, which is located on a different floor, thereby making it difficult for the system operator to monitor and control audio during events.

Yamaha MTX series matrix processors allowed SKH Sound & Light team to design and install a highly flexible system, with an MTX3 used for the background music system and an MTX5-D for managing audio in the ballroom. And thanks to Yamaha’s ProVisionaire suite of software applications, both systems could be controlled from anywhere in the hotel, using an iPad with a bespoke, user-friendly interface.

The background music system is programmed with a separate zone for each area, as each section needed very different volume levels and types of music, thereby leading to each zone being operated independently with a bespoke choice of music and volume level.

The ballroom system sports the combination of the MTX5-D and ProVisionaire which allows for any kind of event to be hosted in any combination of the three spaces; as the audio system has been adapted to suit the specific needs of each scenario. Importantly, the ability to control the system from an iPad means operators don’t need to be confined to a single location, or need to return to a central control room, for every minor adjustment.

According to the team, this not only makes system management much more efficient, but ensures every event enjoys the best possible sound quality. Operators are able to create presets for different configurations, making it easy to switch between setups without the need for extensive manual intervention. At the same time fine manual adjustments can be made, if necessary.

“This cutting-edge setup significantly improves the ease and effectiveness of audio management at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, providing both automation and flexibility. In addition, the system’s intuitive design minimizes the learning curve, making it accessible even for operators with limited technical knowledge. This results in a more streamlined workflow, reducing the time and effort required to manage complex audio setups. The common spaces and ballroom alike benefit greatly from a well-designed sound system that enhances the ambiance and elevates the guest experience. Whether it’s calming background music in the lounge, vibrant tunes at the poolside or unique events in the ballroom, Yamaha’s high-quality audio ensures guests enjoy a consistent and pleasant auditory environment throughout their stay. The flexibility and clarity of the sound systems help to create the right mood, contributing to a more relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere” informs SKH Sound & Light technical director Soon Siong Wee.