Amber’s opened its doors in December 2024, aptly described by Manchester media outlet ‘Confidentials’ as “a love letter to raving by creative minds who chase substance over style.”
With a clear brief in mind for the venue re-launch (Amber’s was previously a club called Canvas) Neuron we’re brought in, in the concept stage of design. The new owners wanted Amber’s to be a truly unique and immersive club space in the heart of Manchester.
Inspired by Berlin’s organic rave culture, Amber's aim was to foster a return to the clubs of decades past. With a firm, no phones policy and a clear and inclusive set of guidelines, the goal was always to make the atmosphere in the club about immersion and letting go rather than posturing for social media.
After a few months of successful operation and rave reviews, the 1,000 capacity venue sought a more permanent solution for room 2, and Neuron were able to propose a unique and exciting alternative.
Alex Morgan, Director of Sales & Installations at Neuron, explains: “Having followed NNNN’s work for several years, we’d built up a relationship with Rune and the team, and were waiting for the ideal opportunity to bring one of their systems to the UK.
This is the first time Oslo-based NNNN has created a sound system for a UK club, with Amber’s Room 2 being the first venue in the country to house the system.
Along with a slew of other iconic venues globally, Amber’s joins the likes of Public Records in NYC, Siwilai Radical Club in Bangkok, Gehor in Oslo and the Supreme store located in West Hollywood, all of which have benefitted from NNNN’s distinctive sound set up.”
Amber’s custom sound system is based on the brand’s new M range, featuring a pair of M1 flown 21” subs over OJAS made multicell horns with BMS coaxial mid and high-frequency drivers. The setup includes an 8” coaxial Gage 60 as rears in a four-point configuration and the flat panel Comium 30 studio monitor as a front fill.
The low end is taken care of by a monster double 21” Devor 16 sub.
“We also added some Martin Audio CDD8 fills for the balcony chill-out area,” Morgan says. “All run from Powersoft Unica amplification with the same Martin Audio LE200 over X115 DJ monitors.”
To keep the production consistent, the Neuron AV team chose the new Allen & Heath SQ rack model for the second room. This provided the ideal number of outputs and matrices to offer engineers control, and the built-in sound card is patched to the lighting PC for audio-reactive effects and recording.
Both rooms have DJ monitor systems installed to track music played in DJs’ sets to support PRS payments for artists.
A further custom Madrix-based audio-reactive LED installation adds to the venue's industrial rave aesthetic.
James Hutchins - Amber's Co-Founder is thrilled with the result, naming Neuron Av as “The best in the biz.”
“The team installed our sound and lighting and couldn't have done a better job. We’re beyond happy and extremely grateful to continuously be working with Alex and the team. I would always recommend.”
Amber’s momentum has continued to accelerate since its 2024 opening, hosting notable artists like Caribou, Mr Scruff, Jamie Webster and most recently a surprise secret gig by Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer Fred Again.
The venue has also been nominated for Best Club at the DJ Mag Best of British Awards 2025 - underscoring Amber’s rapid rise as one of Manchester’s most culturally significant new spaces.
With Amber’s now home to the UK’s first permanent NNNN x OJAS system, this collaboration marks an exciting new chapter in Manchester’s nightlife. By combining world-class audio engineering with a true connection-led approach to club culture, Neuron AV and Amber’s are setting a new benchmark for immersive, artist-led spaces in the city.
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