Hospitality
Where Music Meets
How New Land Group and Habitech delivered a refined Yamaha Commercial audio experience for one of London's most sophisticated restaurant bars.
Isabel Mayfair occupies a unique position in London's dining landscape. A restaurant, bar, and late-night destination rolled into one, it demands an audio system that can transition effortlessly from intimate conversation during dinner service to immersive, high-energy entertainment as the evening unfolds. New Land Group, working alongside Habitech, specified a comprehensive Yamaha Commercial solution that delivers exactly that.
The brief for Isabel was defined by a fundamental tension: the need for a system that could deliver exceptional audio quality at both ends of the volume spectrum. During dinner service, the system must allow natural conversation at every table whilst maintaining an elegant musical backdrop. Later in the evening, when the venue transitions to a bar and entertainment space, the same system must deliver powerful, room-filling sound without distortion or fatigue.
It is a challenge that requires not just the right products but the right approach to speaker placement, processing, and system design. New Land Group and Habitech worked closely to develop a solution that addresses both requirements with equal elegance.
Music is the heartbeat of Isabel. From the moment guests arrive to the moment they leave, the audio experience needs to feel effortless, as though the building itself is alive with sound. The Yamaha system delivers that feeling perfectly.
Gregorio Soave Musical Director, IsabelThe audio solution centres on four Yamaha VXL1W-24 line array column speakers, each containing 24 individual drivers arranged in a precisely calculated vertical array. The VXL platform was chosen for its ability to deliver consistent coverage across the entire venue with remarkable clarity and minimal spill between zones.
Yamaha VXS10S subwoofers provide the low-frequency foundation, delivering deep, controlled bass that adds warmth and presence to the music without overwhelming the space. The combination of the VXL columns and VXS subs creates a full-range audio experience that is as effective at background levels as it is at full volume.
What sets the Isabel installation apart is the system's dynamic range. At low volume, every nuance of the music is preserved, creating an intimate atmosphere that complements fine dining. As the evening progresses and the energy builds, the system scales effortlessly to fill the room with powerful, immersive sound.
This level of performance is made possible by the precision of the Yamaha VXL platform and the careful acoustic design work carried out by New Land Group and Habitech during the specification phase. Every speaker position was calculated to ensure optimal coverage and minimal interference.
The Yamaha system has transformed what we can do with music at Isabel. The clarity at low volume is extraordinary, and when we need the system to perform at full power for a late-night session, it delivers without any compromise. It is exactly what we needed.
Gregorio Soave Musical Director, IsabelAt the heart of the system sits the Yamaha MTX3 audio matrix processor, providing sophisticated signal routing and processing. Paired with Yamaha XMV amplification, the entire audio chain is kept within the Yamaha ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration and the reliability that a venue of this calibre demands. The MTX3 handles all zone management, EQ, and dynamics processing, allowing the system to be fine-tuned to the specific acoustic characteristics of the space.
Isabel Mayfair stands as a compelling example of audio design at its finest. The Yamaha VXL line array system, supported by VXS subwoofers and MTX processing, delivers an experience that transitions seamlessly from refined dinner service to immersive late-night entertainment.
It is a project that demonstrates the value of a complete Yamaha ecosystem approach and the collaborative expertise of New Land Group and Habitech in delivering audio solutions for London's most demanding hospitality venues.
Slim-profile line array columns delivering precise, room-filling coverage across the restaurant and bar areas.
Compact subwoofers providing warm, controlled low-end energy for the late-night entertainment programme.
Matrix processing and multi-channel amplification enabling seamless transitions between dining and evening modes.
New Land Group
AV integration
Habitech
Distribution and product support