Stunning decor and a monster sound system maintain the legacy of one of the Southwest's most historic night spots.

The 16,000-square-foot Blu recent lavish debut was made all the more memorable by a Floodlight sound system. The facility, built at the turn of last century as a theatre, is equipped with six TFL-760Ht Floodlight enclosures hanging two stereo clusters above the main dance floor, reinforced by two TCS-40 delay units under the massive balcony, another pair of TCS-56 side fill units for the balcony, and eight TSW-721 subwoofer enclosures on the floor. The entire system is controlled via three LMS-D6 digital controllers.

Sound system design and installation specialists Sound Investments created the Blu system. According to Dean McNaughton, co-owner of the Chicago-based company, there is nothing like Blu's Turbosound installation in El Paso. "We visited about 15 clubs in the area, going as far south as Juarez, Mexico, to poll them as to what they would like to hear in a sound system and the demands of their markets," McNaughton says. "Based on the responses and what we felt would work in Blu's beautiful space, it was clear the solution was Turbosound."

In addition to the main dance floor, Blu also has a VIP suite, the Ocean room, where the sound is reinforced by a pair of TCS-56 enclosures. The main sound system is also configured as a live sound PA, accommodating live performances to make Blu a truly multimedia entertainment experience. The stage is fitted with six TFM-212 stage monitors, under which the TSW-721 subs are fitted. "That provides a powerful environment from which to project both DJ and live sound," observes Dan Agne, Sound Investments system designer and also co-owner. "This installation is an example of how one company, Turbosound, can provide a complete solution for a sound system that both provides great sound and gives a club a truly competitive edge."

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