Martin Audio recently installed its BlacklineX system to upgrade the audio at Hugo’s Lounge and Hugo’s Terrace & Rooftop, situated in the Maltese bar hotspot of St. Julian’s, overlooking St. George’s Bay. Established by the late leisure entrepreneur Hugo Chetcuti, the operation is today run by his son, Luke who is CEO of the Hugo’s Group.
It is more than a decade since Stefan Farrugia, the MD of Martin Audio distributor Futuretech, installed the company’s CDD5 in the former venue. When Farrugia was called in to upgrade the sound system he originally installed, he opted for Martin Audio’s more potent BlacklineX.
The music is relayed through two zones – indoor and outdoor. Four Blackline X12 and a pair of Blackline X218 subs have been installed around the indoor dancefloor, with a further pair of X12 as DJ monitors. Broadcasting sound on the outdoor terrace are six Blackline X10 and a pair of X118 subwoofers.
Farrugia said: “The venue needed a more powerful sound system, because although in the beginning the style had more of a lounge feel, with a DJ and live music they now needed something more powerful to retain customers through until 4am. I knew exactly what was needed. More power and better coverage. I already knew the place very well and chose Blackline because it’s extremely good value for money.”
To this Futuretech have added industry standard amplification, matrix control, FOH mixer and Pioneer CDJ’s.
Luke Chetcuti said: “The improvement to the sound is remarkable, and a number of our customers have commented, as well as our bands and DJs. The Martin Audio Blackline series will see us well into the future.”
