Kazbar Systems Testimonials

  

Before we moved into the house to start tracking alt-J’s ‘The Dream’ I knew there had to be quite a bit of work done to improve the acoustics of the live area as well as the control room. Gav is always the first person I’d call in this situation. He and Dave made the process extremely easy. Once they had the dimensions and knew the materials of the construction Dave was able to map out an acoustic treatment that completely transformed the sound of the room without intruding on our space. Installation by the Kazbar team was quick and easy and we were able to start recording straight away. The whole process was effortless and I love how the album sounds. Thank you Kazbar for making it possible. You managed to turn a horribly echoey/reflective room into one of the best sounding live rooms I’ve ever used!

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Charlie Andrew

Record Producer, Mixer and Songwriter: alt-J, Marika Hackman, Sivu

When planning to construct a new studio within the Metropolis complex for the award winning songwriter/producer/artist Camille Purcell, Kazbar Systems were, of course, my first choice of studio constructor. When it came to designing the room, the team went above and beyond expectations, spending a great deal of time working with us, discussing the desired technical requirements, aesthetic outcome and finishes for the studio and advising us on options to work within our budget. The finished product is all we could have wished for and more, I can’t rate them highly enough. Special shout out to Gavin Miller, who could not have been more helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process. Thank you, Kazbar Systems, it was an absolute pleasure working with you!

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Emma Townsend

Head of Studios Metropolis, This is Metropolis

Kazbar and their whole team have put together a wonderful studio. It’s incredibly flexible whether it be for tracking, mixing or working to picture in all of the rooms at once or independently. Not only that it has a wonderful sound and their care, precision and unrivalled advice is reflected in every aspect.

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Nicholas Lloyd Webber

Composer – The Little Prince, Fat Friends – The Musical, Love, Lies and Records, IMDb Credentials

Kazbar Systems has been a saviour for so many of my sessions. Gavin, Dave and Oda really have gone above and beyond to help cable both my control room and live room and they have been exceptionally helpful in sourcing bespoke pieces of gear.

Genuine, helpful and always at the end of the phone in a time of crisis. Highly recommended.

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Benn Down

Producer & Composer, Hurt Records

I do a lot of mixing for broadcast in my studio, and though it was never a big and boomy room, I was keen to tighten up the sound for a finer focus on detail. Gavin & Dave sized the studio up for some wall and ceiling mounted absorbers as well as a broadband bass trap. This treatment, with the addition of a new Eve sub to partner the Focal monitors, achieves a more highly defined, well represented bandwidth to work with. With less ambiguity, especially in the lower end, I’m noticing mixes coming together more punctually, with a lot less fatigue on the ears. What sets Gavin and Kazbar aside from the competition, apart from their consistently great prices, is the Grade A pre-sales advice and after-sales support. Definitely worthy of a place on your speed-dial.

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Wag Marshall-Page

McFly, Sugarbabes and Sophie Ellis-Bextor amongst many other artists, Banks & Wag

What a fantastic service Kazbar provided given the short amount of time available to install the studio. They rose to the challenge and had it ‘up and running’ in unbelievable time. The continued support has been second to none, well done Kazbar, you guys rock!!

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James Reynolds

Mix Engineer and Producer – Calvin Harris, Paloma Faith, Public Symphony, Sigrid, B.T.S, Voxpod Studios

A true ‘end-to-end’ studio build company that I trust wholeheartedly. I wasn’t the easiest of customers, with all of my crazy ideas, but the whole team at Kazbar delivered. Our podcast studio sounds even better than it looks & Dave’s patchbay design makes working across multiple spaces a breeze! I can’t recommend them enough.

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Henry Dymott

Production Manager & Studio Engineer, Paddington Works Production

Working with Kazbar Systems was an excellent experience for us at Tileyard. Having worked with the Esoteric Pro Audio system at many Tileyard events ranging from DJ nights to full band record label showcases where the best sound performance was an absolute necessity, we could not wait to incorporate the Trio system into our upgraded Gallery space.
The final results have been exceptional, the system sounds and looks incredible delivering excellent sound performance.

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Dan Rainey

Tileyard

Kazbar has consistently come up with the goods time after time with a backup service which is second to none.

In an industry full of hype this is one company that does exactly what it says on the tin.

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Universal Music Publishing

Universal Music Publishing

Kazbar were recommended to us by a good friend when talking about needing to upgrade the studio. We did most of the upgrading near to Christmas and Kazbar were very reliable and personable. Easy to get a hold of and everything happened on schedule. Upgrades are all always tricky (when working at the limits of technology) but Kazbar were excellent and I’d happily recommend them.”

Craig Armstrong

Film Composer – Romeo & Juliet, Love Actually, The Great Gatsby, World Trade Centre, Official Homepage


Amongst so many retailers who don’t give a s**t about after-sale service, Kazbar Systems are the only choice for me so I have peace of mind when buying new gear. A first rate and friendly service.

Jamie Cullum

Artist / Songwriter, Official Homepage

I like using Kazbar due to their personal attention to details, speed and constant communication and resolve in a case of an emergency.

Matt Schwartz

Artist / Producer / Engineer- Deepest Blue, Massive Attack, Kylie Minogue and more, Discogs Credentials

Kazbar are in a league of their own when it comes to customer service and value for money.
The best ‘all-round’ choice for me.

Peter Gordeno

Depeche Mode , Official Homepage

Kazbar had been dealing with many artists based within the building prior to us deciding on setting up this facility so they naturally felt like the right guys to go to for the initial specking stage then the full installation later on. The installation was very smooth and painless with the Mac all setup and tested before they installed. We were making lots of noise by the afternoon!!

Rob Rawlinson

Studio Manager/Producer, ATOMIC STUDIOS

I am thrilled with the new sound system that the Kazbar Team have just installed – the work was completed to a very high standard, the sound system sounds epic and they were just a pleasure to work with.
I will definitely be using them again and would highly recommend!!

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Jonathan Czerwik

Owner
Tall Trees

 

I know I’m in safe hands with the guys at Kazbar, have never shied away from problems, always been on hand for support and always delivered when we need equipment quick. Gavin’s set a standard for “customer support” that will be hard to match.

MSM

Drake, Chipmunk, Skepta, Ed Sheeran, Wiley, Slowthai, Tinchy Stryder, MsM Engineer

Having used a variety of companies over the years for studio equipment and tech support,
I can honestly say that Kazbar are by far and away the best. For prices, knowledge and most importantly, after sales service and support, Gavin and his team are head and shoulders above the rest. Quick, efficient, friendly- I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Richard Cardwell

Keyboard Player/MD – Annie Lennox, James Morrison, Rod Stewart, Eurythmics

The most reliable and exceptional service I have experienced in my studio, quicker at delivery than Pizza Hut™.

Rita Campbell

Singer / Songwriter – Brand New Heavies, Steps, Official Homepage

The solution to all my audio needs is always just a phone call away. Always friendly, always helpful, and always there when I need some advice. My world is constantly rocked by Kazbar!

Russ Russell

Producer/Engineer – Napalm Death, The Ga-Ga’s, New Model Army, Parlour Studios

“Came to Kazbar after several close comrades gave them the thumbs up, they didn’t disappoint. Configured and specked a top class facility within budget with all the support and advice along the way”.

Jason Herd aka Juan Kidd / JSonic

DJ & Producer, Music

We were recommended to Kazbar from several sources and they didn’t let us down, from installation though to support in the early stages they were always available. Well done guys.”

 

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Ben and Jamie Cullum

Artists / Songwriters

Kazbar Systems installed the sound systems and intercoms in Jacksons Lane’s newly refurbished theatre and arts centre building in 2022. The choice of equipment was high spec, installed expertly and discreetly and at the budget we presented to them. Our front of house area benefitted from two zones for ambience and our studios fully equipped with Bluetooth systems for ease of use and exceptional power. Nothing was too much trouble, any queries or alterations we needed were dealt with immediately on site, and Gavin and his team were communicative, friendly and worked around our building schedule which was changing weekly. We are delighted with the results and highly recommend Kazbar Systems for any building or venue.

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Adrian Berry
Artistic Director and Joint CEO
Jacksons Lane

 

The Kazbar guys have been great. They have made numerous post-installation site visits when needed,and always seem to be able to come up with rapid solutions when there have been issues. I have achieved in months what might otherwise have taken years.

Matt Aitken

Songwriter – SAW, Stock Aitken Waterman

Kazbar go all the way, getting gear from anywhere, anyhow as fast as it gets at prices I haven’t seen bettered. And more importantly, provide a “complete” back up service with a prompt and cheerful vibe throughout. Nice people and true professionals in a crowded market of chancers and blaggers!

Youth

Producer- ‘The Verve’, ‘Embrace’, Allmusic Credentials

When I needed to upgrade my Mix Plus system to HD2, Kazbar handled the whole thing from advising me on the best way forward, through sourcing everything, product registration and upgrades, to studio installation, offering advice and practical help when needed. Any software and compatibility issues were dealt with quickly and I was able to finish work on my old system in the morning and by late afternoon on the same day I was able to carry on working on my new system. I didn’t have to do a thing apart from sign the cheques. If only everything in life was this straight forward.”

Nigel Pulsford

Guitarist, Bush

After four series of ‘Spooks’, my studio needed a serious upgrade. Kazbar made it happen.

Jennie Muskett

Composer – Women of the White Buffalo, BBC ‘Spooks’, ‘The State Within’, IMDb Credentials

If you want to buy your gear from a spotty herbert chewing on a sandwich… then go ahead.
If you want your equipment supplied, configured, backed up with an expert after sales service guiding you through the minefield of current developments, all at a great price then talk to Kazbar. I’ve been using Kazbar for many years now over several systems and it’s simply not an option to think of using any one else. They care about what they do, as much as you do.”

Mark Brydon

Producer, Songwriter - Moloko, IMDb Credentials

When you want it…. there it is thanks to Gavin and the guys at Kazbar. Not just the box with the goods, but the personal service to go with it, which is the most important commodity in this business. I can fully recommend these blokies as they have serviced me for 6 years. Keep it up boys.”

John Themis

Producer – Boy George, Kylie Minogue, Lemar, Elton John, Emma Bunton, George Michael, Javine, Dido, Allmusic Credentials

Kazbar will always be my first choice, because of their exclusively dynamic pricing system that always beats the competition with a standard of service that surpasses anything by being more personal and reliable.

Dan Bewick

Virgo 9 Productions, The Elements Music

“They came, they saw, they installed… awesome.”

Nick Amour & Andy Carroll

Population Music, Film and TV

“Been dealing with Kazbar for 8 years, always been there for us. For those about to install – we salute them!”

Joel Edwards

Mercury

Kazbar Systems rule the roost, years of reliable service, never let me down.

Aidan Love

Programmer/Producer- Jeff Beck, Nellee Hooper, Gwen Stefani, Official Homepage

Fact. Kazbar = Brill

Steve Sharples

Moulin Rouge, Crescendo, The Fall, IMDb Credentials

“Kazbar Pimped My Studio.”

Dawn Joseph

Singer/Songwriter- Session Guitarist for Craig David, Dawn Joseph Official Page

“Always been reliable, always been competitive, will always use them.”

Iestyn Polsen

Engineer- David Gray and Patti Smith, Allmusic Credentials

Kazbar Systems’ service was fantastic – quick, easy and very competitively priced. Very enjoyable to deal with and always thinking outside the box.

Hugo

The Echo label, A&R