In a city known for its nightlife such as Miami, venues constantly seek a way to stand out. For The Sylvester, retro is a winning formula. With its comfy, overstuffed furniture, flamingo wallpaper and framed photos covering the walls, it’s reminiscent of a mid-1960s back porch, but with a sound delivered by a thoroughly current E11Even Sound by DAS Audio system.
‘The place used to be called Bardot, and it was more of a nightclub,’ says General Manager, Sean McCusker. ‘The sound system just wasn’t right for the vibe we wanted to create. It wasn’t keeping people here. When you’re fighting with the sound system every day, it’s time to revamp.
‘It’s a very long space, with a long hallway, and distribution of sound was really uneven,’ he continues. ‘You’d have dead zones where you’d hear almost nothing, and other spots where people were yelling to hear each other.’
The system also needed to be versatile, based on the time of day. ‘During the day we have a happy hour crowd who want to have casual conversation. Later in the evening we’ve got DJs and things get cranked up and pumping.’
McCusker called on John Fiorito, DAS Audio’s Hospitality and Nightclub National Sales Manager, who helped design a system that fit The Sylvester’s new profile. The new system – provided by Randy White of Washington Music Center and installed by 305AV – comprises 12 E11Even Sound ES-10 10-inch systems, with four ESBR218 dual 18-inch subwoofers providing the low-end reinforcement. Four DAS Audio Artec-326 two-way systems and a pair of Deco-6-TB ceiling speakers cover the entryway and restrooms. E11Even Sound EP amplification drive the system, with processing covered by a single DAS Audio Integral-M88 DSP.
Finding the right balance to provide low-key feel for the happy hour crowd and the bass powerhouse sound demands of late night party animals was a challenge. McCusker points to DAS Audio and E11Even Sound as one of the few companies equipped to provide the power, versatility, and performance they needed.
‘People come here not just for the food and the drinks, but for the experience,’ he says. ‘They are coming here to meet with friends, make new friends, and create memories. Music is a big part of the product we’re selling. It has to sound good from everywhere in the house. We knew the reputation of E11Even Sound and so DAS Audio was the first place we looked.’
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