MIAMI, FL – Located on the 22nd floor of the AC and Element Hotel, Rosa Sky offers an eclectic roster of live DJs along with panoramic views of the Miami skyline. To keep the harmony with rooftop neighbors, 305AV installed a system centered on DAS Audio loudspeakers.
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Miami is one of few cities that can offer the luxury of a year-round rooftop bar, and the competition to be this year’s Next Big Thing is fierce. In the city’s Brickell area, Rosa Sky has staked its claim as the go-to place to mix and mingle.
Located on the 22nd floor of the AC and Element Hotel, Rosa Sky offers a serene, rose-tinted environment with panoramic views of the shimmering Miami skyline, exotic tapas and hand-crafted cocktails, and an eclectic roster of live DJs and music makers keeping the vibe going through a high-end DAS Audio sound system.
As Alan Roth of South Florida hospitality group The Restaurant People explains, one of the biggest challenges with operating a rooftop lounge is other rooftops. The area’s population is largely concentrated in high-end luxury condominium apartments, and needless to say, not all are eager to partake in the celebrations. “Our biggest challenge in designing a system for Rosa Sky was to create a system that sounds amazing inside the venue, but doesn’t disturb the neighbors,” he offers.
Roth continued, “Our goal has always been to offer our guests more than just a night out. We want them to feel the energy, to connect with the music and the atmosphere in a way that leaves a lasting impression.” Roth’s team reached out to Miami-based 305AV, who suggested a system based on DAS Audio loudspeakers. As Roth reports, “DAS Audio’s speakers have enabled us to create a system that can really accomplish that goal. It’s not just about loud music; it’s about quality sound that fills the space and enhances every moment.”
The system, provided by Randy White of Washington Music Center and installed by 305AV in consultation with DAS Audio Hospitality and Nightclub National Sales Manager John Fiorito, is centered around 16 Quantum Series Q-23-T two-way full-range systems. As Fiorito observes, the Q-23-T is ideally suited for this application. “It’s designed for short-range coverage, with an emphasis on vocal clarity, which made it easy for us to focus the sound on the seating areas and minimize spillage that would disturb the neighboring buildings.” Low end is amply covered by eight Q-10 ultracompact 10-inch subwoofers, and a pair of DECO-6-TB two-way ceiling speakers provide spot coverage. The entire system is powered by EP amplifiers from the E11EVEN Sound by DAS Audio series.
“The system really delivers everything we wanted,” Roth reports. “The music sounds amazing and the crowds and the DJs love it, and we’ve gotten zero complaints from the neighbors. It’s a win for everyone.”
