INDONESIA: Above La Favela, one of Seminyak’s best-known dining and nightlife destinations, Attika offers a different kind of after-dark experience. Opened in 2017 and reached through a private entrance on the third floor, the venue takes its cues from Prohibition-era speakeasies, with low lighting, dark reddish wood, aged leather, antique furnishings and a cocktail-led atmosphere. As the evening progresses, however, the intimate setting gives way to a livelier programme of DJ sets and late-night entertainment.

That shift in character placed specific demands on the venue’s sound system. Attika needed the low-frequency presence and output expected of a contemporary nightlife destination, but without the aggressive sonic character associated with conventional nightclubs. The objective was to preserve the room’s social atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy conversation and cocktails at quieter levels before delivering the impact required when the music takes centre stage.

In an intimate space, achieving that balance is as much about coverage and control as it is about loudspeaker output. Uneven sound distribution can leave some areas uncomfortably loud while others feel disconnected from the performance. The system therefore needed to maintain consistent coverage as the venue filled up, with sufficient headroom for rising music levels. Low frequencies had to deliver impact without becoming overwhelming, while the high-frequency response needed to retain clarity and definition without introducing harshness or listening fatigue.

Crest Audio’s Versarray 112 MK III passive two-way ribbon line-array modules were selected for the main system. Each module combines a 12-inch Neo Black Widow woofer with two RD 2.6 MK III ribbon tweeters, providing the output and controlled dispersion required for the venue. The adjustable rigging system allows the arrays to be configured around the room, directing sound towards the intended listening areas and helping minimise variations in level across the space.

The ribbon high-frequency section is central to the system’s presentation, reproducing musical detail with clarity while maintaining a smoother character at the higher operating levels required during late-night performances. Complementing the main arrays, Crest Audio CPL+ loudspeakers provide additional coverage across the venue, helping maintain a balanced listening experience throughout the room.

Powering the installation are Crest Audio Pro-LITE amplifiers. Featuring Class-D amplification and switch-mode power supplies, the units combine high output capability with a lightweight, efficient design. At Attika, they provide the necessary headroom to accommodate changing programme demands, allowing the system to handle increases in music levels without sounding strained.

System management is handled through a Crest Audio PCX platform with Dante. Located on the ground floor, the processor controls Attika’s upstairs audio system over the network, giving the sound engineer convenient access without requiring the processing equipment to be installed within the venue itself. Bringing DSP, system control and networked audio together on one platform also simplifies day-to-day operation and management across the venue’s different events and performances.

Akshay Vaidya, Director, Peavey Asia Pacific, says: “It was a great pleasure to be part of the Attika project. It is a distinctive venue within Bali’s nightlife scene, where sound quality, control and consistency are all important. “The Crest Audio Versarray 112 MK III provides the high output, controlled coverage, clarity and dynamic headroom required for the space, maintaining definition and tonal balance even at nightlife SPL levels.

For the venue’s operational team, reliability and consistency are equally important considerations, particularly across a programme that moves between different types of events and performances. Zuben Naik, Operational Manager at La Favela and Attika, comments: “From my experience working with the Crest Audio system at Attika, I’ve found it to be very reliable and consistent for our day-to-day operations. The system has been performing well and gives us a clean, powerful sound that works really well for the different events and performances we host.”

The installation reflects the dual personality at the heart of Attika’s concept. It delivers the power and low-frequency impact needed for late-night DJ sets, while retaining the clarity and balance required when the room is still centred on conversation and socialising. For the venue, the result is a sound system that supports its changing atmosphere without allowing the audio to overpower the experience. As Vaidya concludes: “The Versarray range from Crest Audio is proving to be very popular across APAC as venues discover the quality, flexibility and value that it provides. Attika is the latest example of how quality audio can transform a venue with Peavey Commercial Audio meeting customers’ needs to be on time and within budget.”