Sound of the Underground – KV2 rocks BSMNT Club

By day, the sun-drenched streets buzz with life, but when night falls, the town transforms into a hotspot for clubbers and night owls, and since a collaboration with KV2 Audio, many are heading underground to BSMNT Club, a venue redefining Tunisia’s nightlife scene.

BSMNT is run by the organisers of Tunisia’s largest electronic music festival, Fabrika. This collective of artists, DJs, and visual arts enthusiasts, who have a decade of experience in cultural events, wanted an exceptional audio system for their club. They wanted to showcase both DJ sets and live performances and to achieve this, the Fabrika team turned to Sound Source, local experts in audio installation and the official distributor of KV2 Audio in North Africa.

“When the Fabrika community decided to take over BSMNT Club, they wanted fresh ideas and a new direction,” explains Zied Riahi, Sales Manager at Sound Source. “Their goal was to install a sound system that could meet the high standards of international DJs whilst also delivering an upscale customer experience.”

The Fabrika team were already familiar with KV2 products, having used them across all areas of their 2024 festival. This exclusive installation made it the only electronic music event in the world with full KV2 coverage, allowing 2,000 festival-goers to experience the purest, most powerful sound possible.

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Held on the palm-fringed shores of Hammamet, Fabrika is the first event of its kind in Africa and the MENA region, and has become a must-attend fixture on the global electronic music calendar. Over four exhilarating days in November, audiences enjoy performances by more than 70 artists and international DJs across three open-air stages, complemented by immersive visual art installations, exhibitions, workshops, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing handmade local products.

For the BSMNT Club in Gammarth, the brief given to Sound Source was to design a high-quality audio system capable of delivering an exceptional underground music experience. The team knew that a KV2 system would seamlessly transition between DJ sets and live performances while maintaining outstanding sound clarity and power, perfectly suited to the club’s electronic music focus.

“This project was an exciting challenge,” Riahi recalls. “We had to tailor our equipment to the club’s unique setting, which is basically a large basement converted into a dance floor. We collaborated closely with the Fabrika team, who trusted us to create an immersive soundscape.”

For the main club area, Sound Source selected two SL412 loudspeakers. These slim-profile point-source speakers provide wide dispersion at high frequencies while focusing low-mid frequencies, reducing unwanted reflections in the intimate club space.

“The SL series was the ideal choice,” Riahi explains. “These speakers deliver crystal-clear, precise sound, essential for a club environment, and allowing DJs to play a wide range of genres while maintaining optimal quality. Their ability to ensure uniform coverage across the dance floor, even in a basement setting, was crucial.” The SL series’ compact 30cm depth also provided installation flexibility, with options for wall mounting, suspension, ground stacking, or internal wall fixing.

To enhance the club’s deep, resonant bass, Sound Source installed two VHD2.21subwoofers in the main area. Originally designed for Super Live Audio as part of a VHD system, these subwoofers are perfect for delivering electronic music at 25Hz, without compromising clarity.

The setup was powered by two VHD3200D amplifiers and one SL3000D amplifier. The VHD3200D contains two independent 1600-watt amplifiers with separate power supplies, signal paths, and inputs/outputs, while the SL3000D provides three-way active control and amplification, specifically designed for the KV2 SL Series. It also manages external subwoofer cabinets when required.

In the DJ booth, Sound Source opted for two EX12 monitors and one EX1.8 subwoofer, ensuring DJs could hear every detail of their sets while delivering electronic music in its purest form to the audience.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved at BSMNT,” Riahi adds. “We’ve installed a state-of-the-art KV2 Audio sound system that will thrill both clubbers and DJs alike. The SL series loudspeakers are used in the world’s top electronic music clubs, and BSMNT is no exception. With the addition of the VHD subwoofers, the club comes alive, offering a fully immersive sound experience.”

The owners of BSMNT are thrilled with the impact that the KV2 Audio installation has had. Reflecting on its success, they say, “The response from our clubbers and DJs has been overwhelmingly positive. People come to BSMNT for our superior DJ lineup, but when they leave, they always talk about the sound system. The immersive audio experience that KV2 Audio equipment delivers has been a game-changer, elevating the overall ambiance of our club.”

KV2 Audio System:

• 2× SL412 
• 2× VHD2.21
• 1x SL3000D
• 2x VHD3200D

DJ Booth:

• 2× EX12 
• 1× EX1.8