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Art photograph of a row of trees and a guitar reflected in water at sunset, an image Tony keeps as a reminder of the emotion music carries.

FOUNDER & SOUND ENGINEER — TONY LAB AUDIO

Sound Engineering Backed by Measurement

Tony Lab Audio designs and optimises sound systems through measurement and simulation, with one engineer accountable from survey to handover.

Two people standing in front of an outdoor event stage in a church courtyard, with a lighting truss, a drum kit and an illuminated Christmas grotto behind them.
Left: Nguyen Hoai Nhan (Tony) — Sound Engineer and Founder of Tony Lab Audio. Right: Mr. Chanh — Founder of GDM Sound & Light, a Tony Lab Audio partner.

PRACTICE & PARTNERSHIP

Great sound comes from measurement, not guesswork

Tony Lab Audio grew out of a wish to explain sound quality with measured data instead of gut feeling. After hundreds of live sound nights, Tony learned that a great system isn’t about the logo on the speaker. It’s about how precisely the equipment is matched to the real room.

WHO TONY LAB AUDIO IS FOR

Tony leads the technical side from survey to handover

Tony Lab Audio is the right fit when you need an assessment backed by data, a solution that follows how the space is really used, and one technical lead responsible from survey to handover.

Club & Lounge owners

Need controlled bass, even coverage and stable operation at peak hours.

Churches & community spaces

Speech clarity first, less feedback and simple controls for the operator.

Homes & private spaces

Need a system that suits the living room, the interior design and many kinds of use.

The FOH position looking towards the stage on one of Tony’s live sound projects.

15+ YEARS ON REAL SHOWS & SPECIALIST TOOLS

Live sound experience, applied to installed systems

More than 15 years mixing FOH and Monitor at major concerts trained me to work with zero tolerance for mistakes. I bring the same rigour, clarity and stability of live sound to every installed system I build for clubs, lounges and churches.

  • EASE (Acoustic & System Simulation)

    3D simulation of speaker coverage, sound pressure level (SPL) and speech intelligibility (STI) to optimise where equipment is hung or placed on the drawings.

  • Smaart v8/v9 (Real-time Analysis)

    Real-time signal analysis, Phase Alignment, frequency response measurement and delay alignment on site.

  • System Architecture & DSP Routing

    Digital signal flow design, preset management and safe operation for the whole system.

  • Tiger Remix Countdown2019Monitor Engineer
  • V-Heartbeat Year End Party2019Monitor Engineer
  • Vietnam Idol2016Live Sound Engineer
  • Fun Beach Festival2016FOH Engineer

Beyond these shows, I have worked as FOH Engineer on many other events and concerts — with the same method and the same listening standard.

Tiger Remix Countdown 2019 — the monitor console beside the stage
Tiger Remix Countdown 2019 — the monitor console beside the stage
Vietnam Idol 2016 — contestants singing live, with the TV cameras in front of the stage
Vietnam Idol 2016 — contestants singing live, with the TV cameras in front of the stage
World Cup 2018 — the FOH position above a packed arena
World Cup 2018 — the FOH position above a packed arena

PRINCIPLES & ACCOUNTABILITY

Five principles of technical control

Projects most often go wrong in the hand-offs between consultant, designer and installer. At Tony Lab Audio, Nguyen Hoai Nhan controls every technical link himself — making sure every decision, from drawing to site, follows five straightforward working principles.

01

Site & Acoustic Survey

What we do

Measure the existing conditions (RT60 reverberation time, NC background noise) and the building structure.

Our commitment

Understand the space before proposing any equipment.

02

Solution Design & 3D Simulation in EASE

Fit For Purpose

What we do

Prepare the acoustic technical file, simulate coverage and calculate the best speaker positions.

Our commitment

Designed for how the space is used — no wasted equipment.

03

Signal Flow & DSP Routing

Clear Signal Flow

What we do

Design the wiring plan, optimise the digital signal path and configure the central management system.

Our commitment

A clean signal flow that resists interference and is easy to maintain and safe to run.

04

In-depth Measurement & System Tuning with Smaart

Operational Reliability

What we do

Analyse the measured response, align phase and delay, and optimise EQ and crossovers on site.

Our commitment

Get the full performance out of the equipment, matched to the design.

05

Operator Training & Ongoing Technical Support

Technical Accountability

What we do

Hand over detailed operating procedures to the owner’s team and sign off the measured results.

Our commitment

Clear technical accountability, with the support scope agreed at handover.

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tony Lab Audio carry out sound isolation and absorption works itself?

No. Tony Lab Audio acts as the technical consultant and acoustic supervisor. We calculate the target values, prepare the technical drawings and work with the project’s interior or acoustic contractor to sign off results that meet the standard.

Which specialist tools does Tony Lab Audio use for design and tuning?

We use EASE to simulate the space and sound coverage in 3D, together with Smaart v8/v9 for real-time signal analysis and phase alignment on site.

Who founded Tony Lab Audio, and what is his experience?

Tony Lab Audio was founded by Nguyen Hoai Nhan (Tony) — a sound engineer with more than 15 years of hands-on experience as FOH / Monitor Engineer on large-scale live sound productions.

DIRECT CONSULTATION

Every Decision Made With Your Engineer

Share your current setup and goals, and Tony will personally set the first technical step.

🔒 Your project details stay confidential — technical reply within 24 hours.