TAO Chicago Nightclub Selects K-array

	Deadmau5 performs at TAO Chicago nightclub

The Chicago outpost of nightclub and restaurant hybrid TAO is housed in a landmarked Romanesque Revival building in Chicago, Illinois. Designed by the Rockwell Group, the space's aesthetics reflect the theme of existing TAO locations with Asian-inspired décor.

The restaurant seats up to 300 diners and hosts a DJ booth while the 7,000-sq.-ft., 1,000-person capacity nightclub resides on the second floor and is equipped with two bars, a lounge area, dance floor, and DJ booth.

Rockwell's go-to AV consultant Anthem Sound Stage and Lighting selected K-array to meet the many aesthetics, performance, reliability, and sound quality requirements presented by the clients.

A combination of Python-KP52 and Python-KP102 loudspeakers were integrated seamlessly in the main dining area paired with six Thunder-KMT18P 18" passive subwoofers driven by two Kommander-KA24 and two Kommander-KA84 amplifiers.

Tornado-KT2C and KT2 point sources were in abundance and installed throughout the room.

The DJ booth in the restaurant was equipped with one Dragon-KX12 driven by one Thunder-KMT18 I sub.

Anthem suggested to use a live sound system that was less aggressive than the other TAO locations for a better experience for the clubgoers, but yet still maintained a powerful sound with high-definition and TAO was moreover impressed with the high performance from its compact design that integrated perfectly.

For the main PA, eight Firenze-KH7 loudspeakers were flown in each corner with eight Dragon-KX12 point sources above the VIP tables. For the low end, six Mugello-KS5 subwoofers were dispersed around the room while three Firenze-KS8 subs were installed under the console at the DJ booth, which was equipped with four Dragon-KX12 units paired with four Thunder-KMT18 I subs.

TAO's nightclub celebrated its opening weekend in late September with performances by several high-profile DJs, including DJ Ruckus and EDM superstar Deadmau5 leaving no room for error from the system. After a successful launch and continued satisfaction with the audio, the owners and Anthem are all happy with the system's sound performance.