Perfect Sound Across All Areas: Alcons Installed At fire & ice

The Vienna-based company Pro Performance, a long-standing Alcons Audio distribution partner, has installed a new zoned sound system at the popular “fire & ice” in Ischgl. The installation enables simultaneous operation of different music formats within the venue — without any physical separation between areas.

With more than 20 years of experience in professional sound reinforcement and acoustics, Pro Performance is known for merging these disciplines into cohesive, high-performance concepts. The company has delivered numerous forward-thinking installations in renowned venues such as Flex, Grelle Forelle, Sub, the Loft, das Werk, Praterstraße (PRST) and Subdeck Bratislava.

At “fire & ice”, Pro Performance once again relied on the pioneering Pro-Ribbon technology from Alcons Audio, underlining its expertise in delivering tailored solutions for demanding entertainment environments.

The Alcons pro-ribbon technology …. is perfectly suited to electronic music, just like in Flex and Grelle Forelle, that achieved reference and legendary status with Alcons for good reason.”, Wolfgang Sauter CEO Pro Performance

Project Challenges

The venue unites an après-ski club, restaurant and lounge under one roof. A key challenge was achieving seamless sound coverage across the adjoining après-ski and club zones without physical separation. At the same time, two DJs needed to perform simultaneously without sonic interference.

This required a precisely designed and carefully tuned concept that would maintain consistent sound quality while enabling independent programming in each area.

Tailor-Made Audio Solution

Under the direction of Managing Director Wolfgang Sauter, Pro Performance developed a customized sound reinforcement concept tailored to the venue’s specific needs.

A total of 34 loudspeakers from the versatile Alcons VR Series were deployed: 15 VR5 high-output compact loudspeakers (featuring the RBN202rs 2” Pro-Ribbon driver), 11 VR12/90i systems (with RBN601 6” Pro-Ribbon driver), and 8 VR8 compact point-source loudspeakers (equipped with the RBN401 4” Pro-Ribbon driver).

The Alcons VR systems are ideally suited for nearfield applications where high output, exceptional sound quality and homogeneous coverage are essential. The loudspeakers were strategically positioned to ensure even sound distribution throughout the various zones. The VR12/90i systems serve as the main speakers in the central areas, while the VR8 units are deployed in bar areas and as fills. For the gallery and seating niches, Pro Performance selected the ultra-compact VR5.

The setup is complemented / was further enhanced by 20 pcs. Pro Performance’s custom-built 18” subwoofers—Sauter’s go-to solution when specific bass requirements and spatial constraints demand maximum flexibility.

Amplification and Control

The system is powered by six Alcons Sentinel10 amplified loudspeaker controllers, renowned for their sonic accuracy, along with three subwoofers. System control and signal distribution are handled by two Xilica Solaro FR-D matrix processors, providing a total of 64 Dante channels. This setup enables flexible and precise sound adjustment across the venue’s different zones and operational requirements.

The result is a dynamic yet perfectly balanced audio experience that fully meets the high expectations of the venue.

Wolfgang Sauter concludes:

“We have been using the Alcons VR Series in club installations for over 15 years — and they remain highly competitive. In a project like ‘fire & ice’, which requires seamless coverage across very different areas, the systems truly demonstrate their strengths. The Alcons pro-ribbon technology delivers a dynamic and open sound character that is perfectly suited to electronic music, just like in Flex and Grelle Forelle, that achieved reference and legendary status with Alcons for good reason.”

More information on: ProPerformance and fire & ice Ischgl

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