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Flexible audio and lighting technology for La Maison Louveciennes

Just 20 minutes from Paris, La Maison Louveciennes unites French gastronomy with a versatile event concept. The restaurant, lounge, and bar combined with a terrace and seasonal beach area not only changes atmosphere throughout the day, but also places different demands on sound and lighting. The French service provider KFL Integration developed a permanent audio and lighting solution for La Maison using products from LD Systems and Cameo as well as QUESTRA as a central control platform. The concept’s flexibility was exhibited at the latest Fête de la Musique: for the live event, which is known nationwide, the permanent installation was enhanced with an additional sound system and show-lighting set-up.

Different rooms, individual sound system

From the very beginning, KFL integration had to balance technical performance with the high-quality design of the venue. Instead of covering all areas with the same loudspeaker type, the sound system was specifically adapted to suit the different zones. In the main restaurant, four white LD Systems DQOR 8 8" Indoor/Outdoor Two-way Installation Speakers deliver smooth music reproduction. Two additional DQOR 8 units were integrated directly into the reception area’s furniture, while two black models were used in the intimate lounge area. Six white DQOR 8s on the terrace distribute the audio signal across the outdoor area.

The seasonal beach area required a special solution. Here KFL installed nine COG 52 Garden Speakers in 100 V technology. Given its proximity to the Seine and the associated flood risk, the cabling was designed to allow the speakers to be quickly dismantled at the end of the season.

“The customer wanted a solution that would ensure uniform sound throughout the restaurant while integrating seamlessly into the surroundings.”

Kevin Labeste, KFL Integration

More reserves for the bar and dance floor

Different requirements applied around the bar and dance floor area. Here, the system had to adapt effortlessly from relaxed background music to higher sound levels in the evening. For this reason, KFL opted for the compact CURV 500 Array System. On the dance floor, three CURV 500 S2 Satellites per side form the main sound system, supported by CURV 500 I SUB 10" Installation Subwoofers integrated into the wall. Further S2 Satellites along the bar ensure that the sound is maintained throughout the entire area. Additional subwoofers extend the rich, full-bodied sound for parties and events.

The different zones converge in the technical rack. A DSP 45 K 4-Channel Power Amplifier, a CURV 500 I AMP Installation Amplifier for CURV 500 Systems, and an IPA 424 T 4-Channel Installation Power Amp provide amplification and signal processing. The audio signals can be integrated into the networked infrastructure via the DIO 44 Dante Interface. An RSMP Radio Streaming Media Player is also available for daily music reproduction. In addition, a Message Scheduler-Streamer Music Player (MSMP) was incorporated into the overall security concept: in the event of an alarm, the music being played can be muted immediately to broadcast an emergency announcement.

Easy control via QUESTRA

The more areas and usage scenarios a location covers, the more important it becomes for easy operation in everyday life. In La Maison, the central control and management of the individual audio zones is overseen by QUESTRA. A QTP 5 Touch Panel gives restaurant staff access to the functions, levels, and signal sources relevant to daily operations, without being distracted by the complex signal distribution in the background. Especially for a venue such as La Maison, where requirements vary over the course of the day, the control via QUESTRA becomes a key element of the overall concept: the technology adapts to the operation – not vice versa.

“We needed a solution that would transform the venue for private events into a fully equipped event space.”

Kevin Labeste, KFL Integration

Light between dinner and the dance floor

The permanently installed Cameo lighting also follows this approach. During regular restaurant operations, it primarily complements the venue’s architecture and atmosphere. Cameo H1 Houselights positioned above the bar tables provide uniform lighting that blends discreetly into the interior. Four ROOT PAR 6 RGBAWs + UV LED PAR Lights in the bar area make different colours and intensities possible for the transition from daytime to evening operation. Four more ROOT PAR 6s continue the lighting concept on the terrace.

As soon as the dance floor becomes the focal point, two OTOS W3 IP65 Wash Moving Heads bring movement, colour, and additional visual depth to the room. The permanently installed lights are controlled via a DMX Controller in conjunction with a Cameo iDMX T3 Transmitter.

Fête de la Musique

The Fête de la Musique celebration held in summer 2026 showcased how flexibly the basic concept described above can be expanded. For the live event, KFL Integration supplemented the existing permanently installed infrastructure with a separate LD Systems sound system set-up. Four MAUI 44 G2 Column PA Systems provided the foundation for temporary live sound in La Maison’s outdoor area. Thanks to its slim column design, the MAUIs easily integrated into the environment and provided additional power reserves for concert operation.

The link between the temporary and permanent systems was critical here: the live signal was fed into the existing restaurant sound system, extending the concert experience beyond the immediate stage area to the rest of the venue without requiring a completely separate infrastructure.

From ambient lighting to event lighting

La Maison also switched to a different lighting mode for the Fête de la Musique. While the permanent installation was deliberately kept discreet during daytime operation, the technology for the concert was given a more prominent role in the show. Among the fixtures used for these tasks were two Cameo AZOR S2 Spot Moving Heads, which provided dynamic movements and precise beams. Four ZENIT Z120 G2 LED-PAR Lights were added to the showlight set-up for intensive and evenly distributed colours. Two MATRIX PANELS 10 W RGB added further visual elements to the stage backdrop.

Two STEAM WIZARD 2000 Fog Machines as well as one 1500 T PER Hazer were also used for greater spatial impact. To be able to flexibly integrate individual lights into the temporary stage design, these were positioned on Gravity Totem stands. Together with the additional MAUI Sound System, a fully-fledged live environment was created for a single, special evening – without altering the restaurant’s fundamental character.

The following products are used in La Maison Louveciennes:

Fixed Installation
LD Systems DQOR 8
LD Systems COG 52
LD Systems CURV 500 S2
LD Systems CURV 500 I SUB
LD Systems CURV 500 I AMP
LD Systems DSP 45 K
LD Systems IPA 424 T
LD Systems DIO 44
LD Systems RSMP
LD Systems MSMP
LD Systems QUESTRA
LD Systems QTP 5

Cameo H1 Houselight
Cameo ROOT PAR 6
Cameo OTOS W3
Cameo iDMX T3

Fête de la Musique
LD Systems MAUI 44 G2
LD Systems MON 12 A G3

Cameo AZOR S2
Cameo ZENIT Z120 G2
Cameo MATRIX PANEL 10 W RGB
Cameo STEAM WIZARD 2000
Cameo Hazer 1500 T Pro
Gravity Totems

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Further information

maisonlouveciennes.fr
kfl-location.fr
adamhall.com/integrated-systems
ld-systems.com
cameolight.com
adamhall.com

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