The Unexpected Cost of the Do It Yourself Audio System
We’ve recently had a service call to address ongoing equipment failures in a Do it yourself audio system that we found was barely suitable for home use, much less for any commercial environment. How does this happen? You might ask. Well, sometimes the audio system for a commercial establishment is an afterthought, or at the.. read more →
The Anatomy of a Basic Commercial Sound System
The Anatomy of a Basic Commercial Sound/Audio System When you’re in the market for a commercial sound system, it helps to know what the individual components are. Here is a basic overview of the equipment that should be included, in a commercial grade audio system. Use this as a foundation for your research and initial.. read more →
Three Tips for Improving Sound System Performance Without Spending a Dime
The sound system in a bar, nightclub, or restaurant, even when designed and installed with the best intentions, can still seem to fall short of expectations. Often enough though, it’s just operator error that is at the root of the problem. Once your sound contractor sets up the system and calibrates it for optimum performance,.. read more →
Despacio The 50,000-watt sound system designed for discerning audiophiles
Imagine: a 50,000-watt sound system designed for discerning audiophiles, set up at a nightclub, for vinyl playback only. Well, John Klett imagined it, then he built it… From the article: “…Klett started to sketch out some designs, referencing the sound system installed at New York club Paradise Garage, which operated in the 70s. It was important.. read more →
Vinylmania Record Store NYC
I miss Vinylmania. A visit to buy some records and more importantly, to vibe with the staff (owner Charlie Grappone, Stewarrt Upchurch, Jerel Black, Shawn Christopher, Emerson Gaylor, Manny lehman, among others) was always a good time; even if it left me broke! LOL! I’d walk in, not having any idea what I would buy… read more →
Surge Protection In Action
Yesterday I received a call from a client, the owner of a great little bar/restaurant in Brooklyn. They stated that although the sound system has been working fine, all of a sudden the amp (a Crown CE 1000 powering four JBL Control 28 full-range speakers) went dead and showed no sign of even being powered.. read more →
You may not need as much bass as you think…
Many bars, nightclubs and even restaurants, make the error of overestimating their need for low-frequency reproduction.The tendency is to use large 18″ subwoofers. Perhaps as much as one for each of the mid-high cabs. The larger the cone, the longer the wavelength it creates. A long wavelength usually extends far beyond the confines of the dance floor and the.. read more →
