Sound Division set Compass
for top N1 dance spot
Under the stewardship of the Loizou family, Islington’s
Salmon & Compass has long been one of the
best independent dance clubs in what is a highly-competitive
late night leisure district.
In the past it has hosted a heady mix from house
to deep funk and record company promo nights,
and has featured the likes of Marshall Jefferson,
Phil Asher, Bugz in the Attic, 4 Hero, Roots Manuva,
the Next Men, Scratch Perverts, Andy Smith and
Bill Brewster to name a few.
Although Chris Loizou and his father took over
the Salmon (situated at the end of fashionable
Chapel Market) four years ago, locally-based The
Sound Division Group has been servicing the venue’s
music requirements (as they have many clubs in
the N1 area) for nearly 12 years.
Recently the Loizous decided to commit £500,000
on completely gutting the interior, replacing
it with an industrial brushed stainless steel
look and a potent Turbosound PA system from Sound
Division. But the real advantage, says Chris,
is that with an expanded capacity of 280 (including
the private function room upstairs) it has placed
them even higher on the clubbing map.
“The Loizous wanted a sound system with
full clubbing capabilities,” remembers Sound
Division’s Installation Manager, Elliott
Patterson, “and after consideration we recommended
a Turbosound TCS-56/TCS-215 system, powered by
Crown XS amplification, along with a new mixer.”
With a 2kW full range system complemented by a
pair of 3kW subs, the system has to be considerably
held back — despite heavy acoustic insulation
treatment implemented by the owners.
But with an industry-standard Allen & Heath
Xone:62 now in the DJ booth, Chris Loizou couldn’t
be happier — particularly since his original
Bose Panaray system has been given a full service
by Sound Division and relocated upstairs.
“We’ve always been one of the best
independent music bars in London,” notes
Chris. But thanks to Sound Division and the new
Turbosound rig, he knows they will be able to
raise bar, and continue providing live bands like
Little Barrie and top DJ’s until 3.30am,
Thursday through Saturday.
November
2005 |
