Maxim’s Club, on Dong Khoi Street in Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, is a longstanding live music venue in Saigon. It regularly hosts jazz, classical music, and other performances by Vietnamese and international artists, continuing to welcome audiences each evening.
The management worked with B-Star, drawing on the team’s experience in professional live-band system tuning. We surveyed the space carefully and discussed the management’s requirements before designing and installing a system for both audiences and performers.
B-Star’s Audio Solution for Maxim’s Club
Maxim’s Club alternates between live-band performances lasting approximately 30–60 minutes and DJ sets of around 15–20 minutes. A dance floor serves both guests and dancers.
With acoustic treatment already well established, B-Star focused on equipment selection and settings to achieve a natural sound.
- Venue area: 500 m². Equipment positions were chosen for balanced coverage throughout the space.
- Music styles: Live music and EDM have different requirements, so the system needed flexibility. B-Star provides skilled technicians on site each day to respond promptly and help maintain the musical flow for performers and audiences.
MAXIM’S CLUB SOUND SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
B-Star selected durable, reliable equipment with the output and coverage required, including products from JBL, Shure, Soundcraft, and Meyer Sound.
- 8 × JBL PRX 612 monitors directed toward individual musicians.
- Dual-driver JBL PRX 625 full-range loudspeakers and four dual-driver Meyer Sound subwoofers directed toward the audience.
- JBL PRX 612 delay and side-fill loudspeakers at the stage wings, helping musicians and singers hear the monitor mix across the stage.
- 10 × Shure microphones for drums.
- 3 × AKG microphones for piano.
- Shure SM57 microphones for bass guitar and guitar.
- 4 × Shure microphones for lead and backing vocals.
SYSTEM TUNING
After installation, B-Star connected the equipment to a compact Soundcraft digital mixer with 32 input channels, using all 32 channels.
The team worked closely with the experienced musicians to set up their monitor mixes. Their familiarity with their instruments made individual listening preferences central to the process.
Each musician first played separately so that the team could adjust the relevant instrument and microphone channels.
The full band then played together for overall tuning. The aim was a balanced result that also met each performer’s requirements, calling for musical understanding and close collaboration.
The full-range and subwoofer systems were assessed at audience seats and on the dance floor to ensure an enveloping listening experience across the venue.
- Live music and EDM supported by one flexible sound system.
- Balanced, even coverage for guests dancing to either live bands or DJ sets.
- Technical support to help maintain stable system operation.
Maxim’s Club reports that B-Star’s live music solution supports a relaxed, upscale experience with professional musicians and DJs. Guests have also given positive feedback on the venue’s sound quality and atmosphere.
