Crane Club, a vibrant dining experience located in the heart of New York’s Meatpacking District and created by the Tao Group Hospitality, has officially opened its doors, bringing an elevated level of sonic sophistication to the city’s nightlife and dining scene. To complement the restaurant’s sleek, elegant design, the venue sought an audio system capable of delivering exceptional sound quality across multiple floors, that varied in needs.
Tao Group partnered with Anthem Productions, a New York-based full-service live event production and AV integration firm, to handle the audio integration for their 24,000-square-foot venue. The project featured 1 SOUND loudspeakers, selected for their exceptional sonic quality, along with customization from 1 SOUND’s Custom Shop to deliver a fully color-matched audio system. The result is an audio solution designed to complement the space visually while enhancing the overall guest experience.
Anthem Delivers High-Fidelity Audio with 1 SOUND’s Cannon Series Loudspeakers & Compact Subwoofers
Anthem outfitted the double-height main dining room with 1 SOUND’s Cannon C6 and C8 loudspeakers. Renowned for their high-fidelity sound quality and extended low-frequency response, the Cannon Series was selected for its ability to provide clear and intelligible audio. This ensures diners can comfortably engage in conversations and enjoy prolonged listening without experiencing sound fatigue.
The extended low-frequency response of the speakers ensures consistent audio quality even in seating areas farther from a subwoofer, allowing listeners to clearly hear the full vocal range down to 60 or 55 Hz. The speakers were strategically distributed and mounted using a nearly invisible Swivel Mount accessory, enabling precise horizontal and downward adjustments for optimal sound coverage
The speakers were mounted to the walls at a full 90-degree angle using versatile C-Clamp and L-Bracket accessories, ensuring precise placement for optimal sound delivery. For enhanced bass performance, compact floor and wall subwoofers were utilized. The FSUB45 subwoofer measuring just 7.5 inches tall and the WSUB45, measuring 6.5 inches wide, provide quick-response, melodic bass while being discreetly positioned within or beneath furniture to maintain the aesthetic of the space.
Photo by Evan Sung / Courtesy of 1 SOUND
Custom Audio Integration at the Crane Club
In the bar and lounge, Anthem deployed Cannon C8 loudspeakers. The Cannon C8 has a capability of 120 dB max SPL, giving this area flexibility for wanting to create a high-energy experience later in the night or for private events. The loudspeakers were color-matched by 1 SOUND’s Custom Shop to the wall they were mounted on. As for the mezzanine level private dining rooms Cannon C5s were mounted using the C-Clamp accessory and color-matched to each room and were supported with FSUB45s.
“We have taken a five-star approach to every aspect of this project from décor to table settings to the culinary experience,” says Noah Tepperberg, co-CEO of Tao Group, “This is by far the most formal restaurant we’ve ever been a part of,” he says.
Anthem Productions was able to work with the Crane Club’s design vision by utilizing the custom options from 1 SOUND. The venue required an audio system that would not only deliver premium audio performance but also integrate seamlessly into its sophisticated design.
To meet these needs, 1 SOUND provided five distinct custom color variations of their loudspeakers — shades of red, pink, white and beige/brown — that blended with the venue’s elegant aesthetic.
The system was strategically installed in various locations throughout the venue, including the intimate bar area, main dining room and private dining spaces.
The result is a fully immersive, high-fidelity experience that supports the dynamic atmosphere of the restaurant.
