It’s really nice to read compliments from everyone online and in a PM and I am amazed to read some as powerful as what @fergtv had recently expressed how the Sound has moved him!
I find it amazing how sound can touch people in so many ways and love seeing how many enjoy what u bring to the dance floor as some expressed here that has “Changed there life” I am blown away by this compliment rt here!
Thanks for your kind words!
“I can honestly say seeing and hearing your work at Nowadays changed my life. The care and quality put into every point of the signal chain. Although most people who have listened to that system would say it’s the best they have ever heard, you are still dedicated to constantly Improving.” -@fergtv
Former Columbia Records staff David Shaw
Was there Saturday as well..amazing how I can go into Nowadays were the volume is very high ..and I never have come out with fuzzy “club ears” or ringing.
I’m always one that will disagree with the thought from many that say,
Ahhhh the clients don’t know or care about sound, all they care about is LOUD they won’t know the dif, and then I am always out in various places I have done over the past where customers will say I can tell this or that has been improved and many over the yrs at Nowadays that are so appreciative and will thank us for our efforts on the Intelligence Series indoors or R.T Series SBS Slammer Outdoors that always comment,
wow I hear this and that so much better now that approach me in conversation out of nowhere,
Here is another example of someone at @nowadaysnyc Nowadays Sun night following @mistereamonharkin @mistersundaynyc for @tony_humphries client describing there experience,
Craig Bernabeu for a few minutes I was in the back of the dance floor where the bleacher-type seats are and was amazed (but not surprised) at the level of sound control. Back there the music is not blasting in your ears, but once you go towards the speaker it reminds me of supermarket freezer blinds, on one side it’s warm and on the other side it’s freezing. That’s how the music was, it was centered specifically on the dance floor. Walk away from it towards the bar, not as loud.
That is an amazing job you’ve done! I may not have worded it correctly but I’m sure you know what I mean.
That is the way club sound systems should be.
This is why I never even think the public is dumbed down to volume only matters and do want and pay attention to sound quality and if a Regular at the space does take note to upgrades and changes to the systems I build and many other systems in spaces.
Www.sbsSLAMMER.com
Shown here the Intelligence Series
Inside Nowadays.
Www.Nowadays.nyc
56-06 Cooper Ave
Ridgewood Queens
Billie Prest Reply, Former Director
My “ears” were fortunately exposed to David Mancuso’s sound system @ The Original Loft w/ Larry Levan on turntables playing “BRA”… “Klipsch was King”. – Subsequently, I oversaw 4 Richard Long & Associates Sounds Systems (Club 88 &. Club Zanzibar). That said,
I’d just like to say that Craig Bernabeu (Shorty) was the chosen Sound Engineer to oversee those RLA Custom Sound Systems. – Billie Prest.- Former Director of Club 88 & Club Zanzibar – Long story short…
“Shorty” has real ears.
Always try to design systems for my clients that really go above and beyond
as promised and the dancers will enjoy when coming to a venue powered by
the high definition SBS Slammer.
I got an email alert on my phone tonight that I thought I would share.
most personal emails I receive I don’t share, I just thank them personally
that they enjoy my designs, and thank them for the kind words.
But I felt compelled to share this with permission from the sender so it is
not disrespectful towards anyone that shares their thoughts on the designs.
Subject: Your Sound System is incredible
Message Body:
I heard your outdoor rig for the first time at Mister Sunday (Nowadays)
this year and it was seriously life changing. I’ve never been so blown away
by a sound system.
I’m not a DJ or a club owner, I’m simply a music lover and Audiophile, but
I just wanted to write to you to give some recognition.
I still haven’t heard the indoor system at Nowadays, That’s happening soon. I cant wait.
It’s a dream to one day have a system of that quality in my own home. Do you guys do home audio systems? It will be a LONG time before I can afford one but it’s on my bucket list. Anyways, Thank you for the amazing sound it made the whole experience for me.
We spoke with Shorty about his earliest experiences with sound, his process with designing a system, and more.
Coloring Lessons: Hi Shorty! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to chat with us, we really appreciate it!
Shorty: Thank you guys for having me!
CL: To start, where are you from and what were your early experiences with music and sound?
S: I’m actually originally from Brooklyn. I grew up on Avenue V and East 15th Street, right by Coney Island Ave.
When I was a teenager I worked in a Hi-Fi shop, in the car stereo division. It was a local shop, not too far from where I lived and I’d constantly go in and bother the staff until they hired me. At first, they had me working in the car shop, sweeping up the wires that were cut from installing the radios. I then started to assist with installing the radios and eventually moved on to sales.
I Was tagged on my SBSShorty Instagram page by DJ and mastering engineer @russellelbutler Russel Butler an Amazing Talent about his all night event coming up @nowadaysnyc and wanted to share.
from @Russellelbutler Instagram Page
Taken from his post below,
What struck me most was that Emma really packed the sum total of their experience as a DJ into that set
My standards for clubbing changed that night as well, I’d never heard a system as good as @sbsshorty so much of this has to do with the generation I’m a part of. In NYC and elsewhere folks like me, of my age, came from a DIY scenario where any speaker and any amp was sufficient. Shorty’s system changed that inside and outside the club.
This is by no means my first or last time on these speakers, but I certainly will be putting them to the test on Friday.
See images of the RTRS Series here
Coloring Lessons interview with incredible talent @Marcellus Pittman who plays with Muscle Cars at Nowadays this Sunday sure to be over the top with these talented DJ Producers
Great read nice to learn how deep his family is into the business , nice mentions of what I do as well didn’t realize how much he enjoys my vision. Was surprised to read this,
MP: Yep, it’s right where we gon’ get on down…Nowadays. Man, Nowadays, that’s my baby right there. That’s probably the best club in the United States, bro.
CL: We always tell people how special that space is.
MP: Yeah, that space is special man. It’s got an energy that’s unmatched. You know what I mean? With sound by Shorty [Craig “Shorty” Bernabeu]!? Come on, man.
CL: Ah, how do you know Shorty?
MP: That guy, man…He’s the best sound man in New York! That’s facts. The best sound in New York.
CL: We couldn’t agree more. We just interviewed him for the series, and it should be coming out after yours. He’s incredible.
MP: When it comes to sound, you cannot fuck with Shorty, man. He showed me his outdoor system, and I was like “Come on, man…this is crazy!” That’s his life. There is no other sound man that could be in his place. He’s there every time I play at Nowadays…every single time.
CL: Yeah, he takes this to another level. Every time we play there, he’s there and he truly doesn’t have to be. He’s just tapped in and making minor adjustments to get the best listening experience for the people on the dance floor.
MP: He’s there constructing his sound! Come on, man! That’s love for his sound. Not just for the music, but for his sound.
CL: Yeah, and to that, he also has great taste in music and has even released tracks in the past. He’s super talented.
MP: Right, and he loves me and he loves y’all. I only fuck with elite, man. I’m talking to y’all, man. You’re elite. I recognized that from the jump; from when we played the last party together, and y’all was getting down. I was like “what the fuck is y’all playing!” You remember…you sent me the track!
For the full interview click on the link!
https://coloringlessons.com/Blog-Post-004
Thanks for all the kind words much appreciated always love having conversations with someone who really understands sound !