Pumping iron and playing rock at Celebrity Fitness
Published: ASIA
SINGAPORE: Getting in shape has always required discipline and dedication but today’s Celebrity Fitness gym in Singapore has added controlled SPLs to the regime. The franchise has grown in recent months and the latest addition to the family is an outlet in Bukit Panjang’s Junction 10 mall. Upon entering the reception and meeting area of the high-octane environment, located on level two, the decibels don’t immediately make an impact. Entering deeper, however, into the facility, a mixture of sweat and higher SPLs combines to provide those working out with an adrenalin rush.
Concept Systems Technologies installed an EV loudspeaker system into the 3m height facility, ranging from EviD C4.2 ceiling suspended pendant speakers in the locker rooms, powered by an EV PA1250T amplifier, to wall mounted ZX1i models in general workout rooms. Powered by Q99 amplifiers over a 100v line system, the 200W RMS-rated speakers are connected to various iOS devices and more traditional sources. Four zones have had DSP settings stored in a single Sabine Navigator 840S processor, which can be over-ridden when required.
Two glazed isolated studios hosts spinning and aerobics sessions and these have been deemed to require the highest SPLs of all. The strenuous workouts in these self-contained rooms benefit from standalone PA systems. The aerobics room flexes its muscles courtesy of four wall-mounted TX1152 15-inch two-way speakers powered by two Q1212 amplifiers. Shure SLX4 wireless systems have been added to the source inputs for the benefit of the instructors via a Yamaha MG10 mixer, whilst DSP presets have been stored in a Sabine NAV 240 processor. ‘We tested many microphones and in addition to being reliable found Shure to be the best fit for the instructors as they didn’t fall off during a workout,’ explained Concept Systems Technologies project manager Yohannes Wiguna.
The cycling studio was deemed to require slightly lower SPLs and as such contains dual TX1122 speakers powered by a single Q1212 amplifier, whilst a head-worn Shure SM35 microphone provides stability during a workout and clarity for the on-stage instructor. Just as importantly, they create no feedback when the instructor gets close to the speakers. An equipment rack has been placed adjacent to the instructor’s bike where one touch power on and off control is provided.
‘We needed to add the Sabine NAV240 processors owing to the harsh acoustics,’ explains Mr Wiguna. ‘The glazed walls and the wooden surfaces promote splash-back and reverb, so this has to be minimised. It’s a simple system to use and configure for the benefit of the gym instructors. We’ve added limiters just in case the speaker levels are pushed too much and for added security, we’ve added a four digit password should it need to be over-ridden.’ With a young person’s learning school as neighbours, Celebrity Fitness has minimised spillage by dampening the ceiling and lowering the dB levels of the speakers in the reception area, which is outfitted with a Shure microphone for announcements.