Suzie Q

Venue Overview

Suzie Q, managed by MAMAS Dining Group, is a modern Chinese restaurant in Prahran, Melbourne. It blends traditional Chinese cuisine with contemporary cocktails, aiming for a sophisticated dining experience.

Audio System Objectives

The audio system aims to enhance the restaurant’s premium hospitality by providing consistent, high-quality background music. Objectives include:

Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Implementing sophisticated zone control and flexible audio management.
Ensuring intuitive user control for staff and management.

System Architecture

The system uses an NST Audio VMX88 Matrix System Processor for zone management and processing. VR2 Wall Panel Touch Controls provide pre-set recall, input selection, and volume/mute controls, with dual-tier password protection.

DSP – Site Wide

1 x NST VMX88 Matrix Processor: Manages zone mixing and processing.
VR2 Touch Panel Wall Controllers: Provide user interface for pre-sets and volume.
Amplification – Site Wide

Amplification – Site Wide

Amplification is provided by Quest QX series amplifiers:

2 x Quest QX4300
1 x Quest QX4750

Zone Details

Zone A: Main Dining Room

Configuration: Stereo
Speakers: 6 x Quest HPI8i
Subwoofer: Quest HPI12
Additional Components: DJ wall plate inputs (bar), VR2 touch panel control (bar)
Power Configuration: Low-Z

Zone B: Booth Seating Area

Configuration: Mono
Speakers: Quest MX6C in-ceiling speakers
Power Configuration: 100V line @ 40W

Zone C: Bathrooms

Configuration: Mono
Speakers: Mixed implementation of Quest MX601 (surface-mount) and Quest MX4C (in-ceiling)
Power Configuration: 100V line @ 40W