CODA Audio provided the sound system for the Q-Beach House festival in July and August, in Ostend, Belgium, organised by Qmusic, the country’s biggest commercial radio station. While Qmusic broadcasts from the beach, visitors can enjoy a programme of live music events, from small promotional concerts to the legendary large-scale Sunset events.
Qmusic’s technical partner was Syrinx BV, which was responsible for broadcast and lighting requirements, as well as the audio setup. This year the audio comprised systems by CODA Audio. Syrinx has been providing services at Q-Beach House for the last 15 years and six years ago, it invested in a CODA Audio ViRAY system. It has since expended its CODA inventory to include the latest CiRAY model.
The main system for this year’s Q-Beach House events comprised a total of 16 x CODA Audio CiRAY loudspeakers (90°, 8 per side), 20 x SCV subs and 5 x SCP subs in a cardioid setup, as well as 2 x APS as infill.
As the open-sided stage faced the sea on a wide beach, the audience of around 10,000 was spread out to both sides requiring substantial outfill. Syrinx deployed 16 x CODA ViRAY (120°, 8 per side) to meet this requirement. The compact nature of the arrays meant that sightlines were only minimally affected.
Glenn Deckers, events manager, explained: “As business grew, we were looking for a larger sound system, so we consulted with our regular sound technicians and others who mix for prominent bands in Belgium. CODA Audio was one of the brands that consistently came up in conversation as being an excellent choice, so we took a closer look.”
Speaking about the CiRAY system, he added: “The compact and lightweight nature of the cabinets made them very attractive – they’re easy to hang and don’t look bulky or cumbersome. Taking into account the exceptional quality and value for money, we concluded that CODA was the best solution for us.”
