The Sylvester is All Smiles With E11EVEN Sound by DAS Audio

	"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'," says McCusker.

In a city known for its nightlife, it's essential for venues to find a way to stand out. Some go fully modern with sleek, futuristic decor and laser lighting. But for The Sylvester, retro is a winning formula. With its comfy, overstuffed furniture, flamingo wallpaper, and kitch-y framed photos covering the walls, it's more reminiscent of a mid-1960s back porch vibe, albeit with luscious drinks, a full menu, and sound via their recently updated E11EVEN Sound by DAS Audio system.

As general manager Sean McCusker explains, The Sylvester has become something of a local industry crowd watering hole since opening its doors five years ago. "The place used to be called Bardot, and it was more of a nightclub. 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."

As McCusker points out, the space itself is somewhat challenging. "It's a very long space, with a long hallway, and distribution of sound was really uneven. 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 reached out to 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 of Miami, FL, is comprised of 12 E11EVEN Sound by DAS Audio ES-10 10" systems, with four ESBR218 dual 18" 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 by DAS Audio EP amplification powers the system, with processing covered by a single DAS Audio INTEGRAL-M88 DSP.

Finding the right balance to provide the nuanced and unobtrusive low-key vibe for the happy hour crowd and the deep bass powerhouse sound demands of the late night party animals was a challenge not a lot of systems could meet. 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," McCusker concludes. "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."