From Michael Schweisheimer of Primitive World Productions:
bibb technical services is our first and last call for all of our equipment, integration, installation, and maintenance needs. We have yet to offer a challenge that could invalidate their "No job too weird" slogan.
Top rate service, great follow up, and excellent pricing. We no longer need competitive bids.
Thank you,
Michael Schweisheimer
Primitive World Productions
6368 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-1936
www.pwpvideo.com
From Scott Sanderson, Musician:
Cool, competent, and conscientious doesn’t say enough. I first met Tom while searching for some specific (and affordable) components during an upgrade to my home studio. I’m a recording musician who’s also been smitten by documentary filmmaking and discovering Bibb Technical was like stumbling into the audio-video toy store of my dreams – a technological El Dorado!.
Sitting at a test bench, we went over my new mixer channel by channel, bus by bus, fader by fader -- confirming signal strength, clarity and patching until I had to say “no mas!”
Tom’s insistence on ensuring you’re completely satisfied with your purchases – and his willingness to stand by his sales and professional service is something I’d simply never encountered anywhere before during nearly 30 years of purchasing instruments and electronics. I left Tom’s shop a little weary, a lot wiser – and confident that I’d made a great purchase.
Not long afterward, when a beloved Ensoniq SD1 went south on me – I knew just who to call. Finding parts, circuit boards – let alone a qualified technician -- for a synthesizer made by a company that’s been out of business for over a decade is a daunting proposition. But within a week, Tom had isolated the problem with the circuitry, made the necessary repairs – and I had the keyboard back and working as good as new.
Finding an honest car mechanic – or an electronics technician – is one of those rare events in life that’s hard to ascribe a proper value. Bibb Technical is such a place … Bookmark the url, check in often to see what’s new in stock -- and then add them to your speed dial – you’ll be happy you did.
Scott Sanderson
Oaklyn, NJ
From John C. Underwood on a March 2011 Otari MX5050 Purchase:
Hi Tom,
Everything was beautifully packed and arrived in perfect shape. I played a couple of my old half track tapes, and they sounded great through my Citation II Amps and Klipsch La Scalas. It's certainly more than adequate for my purposes. I will pull out the Neumann mics this weekend and try recording. Its a super machine that has so far exceeded my expectations. Thanks for making this such a pleasant transaction.
Best regards,
John jcu@underwoodlawfirm.com
From Michael Muderick, Independent Producer:
I've worked with Tom and bibbtek for a number of years. His knowledge and advice have proven invaluable to me on many occasions. I did free-lance work for The Gregg Center conference facility at The American College of Life Underwriters. Tom had designed all the AV facilities there, and that installation was how I first met him and learned of his expertise.
My most recent project involved the renovation of a synagogue sound system that had been installed in 1973. Tom came in, evaluated the project and the limited budget, and was quickly able to identify what would be re-usable, i.e. the wiring infrastructure, the microphones and speakers. He designed a system that not only served the three areas needed, but allowed us the ultimate in flexibility for any conceivable need.
He submitted an estimated quotation of the project, and put the system together under budget. His access to new and used equipment helped make this happen. But, most importantly, in the ensuing months, he made himself available for any followup questions....he provided further recommendations, and willingly handled the exchange of a component due to manufacturer defect.
I would have no hesitation to recommend bibbtek for any audio or video project needs.
Michael Muderick
Muderick Media
From Regina Hober, Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary School:
bibb technical services has saved the day for us on more than one occasion! I work in a busy elementary school where there are various performances going on throughout the school year from music and dance recitals to full length plays. We used to have terrible issues with our sound system until bibb tech got everything up and running for us - even making last minute house calls when we really needed help! Tom is still guiding us through improving our existing sound system in the most effective and cost efficient way. I would highly recommend bibb technical services to anyone who is looking for some "sound advice!"
Regina Hober
Dance Instructor, Choreographer, Fine Arts Committee
Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary School
816 Norristown Rd.
Springhouse, PA
From Bonnie Keller, Keller Communications Inc.:
In setting up my home recording studio, Tom was the answer to my audio issues. My system had a barely audible but annoying high pitch hiss which was next to impossible to locate. Tom was able to find and resolve the problem. Hundreds of happy records later...thanks Tom!
Bonnie Keller
Keller Communications Inc.
Voiceover talent/writer/producer
From Joe DeStefano, Musician & Engineer:
I have been a client of Tom Barbarese of bibbtek for over twenty years, since I started my first recording studio with a TEAC 4 track reel to reel. Tom made custom cable snakes for me
which were invaluable then, and are still in use today. Over the years, Tom has always been available to make custom cables, wire patch bays, or trouble-shoot problems. I have learned that studio equipment is only as good as the cables that connect it. Several years ago, Tom rewired my studio with Mogami cable and Neutrik connectors. The result was a studio free of the hum problems I had been fighting and with the sonic clarity necessary in the digital age.
Another equally important aspect of bibbtek has been the ability to find new homes for my used equipment. He has often provided a profitable return on equipment which has been invaluable in helping to keep my studio going.
Joe DeStefano
Basement Recording Studio
Philadelphia, Pa.
From Dave Hering of Blue Cross of Philadelphia:
Tom at bibb technical has been our "go to" guy for the past 20 plus years for any issue that requires real engineering. I have found many people that can hook up a couple wires, but for the big jobs I call bibb. When I needed a new audio system for group meetings in our conference rooms or a complete rewire of our two Avid video editing suites, I just picked up the phone and scheduled Tom.
In the corporate world we need to get it right the first time and Bibb always delivers superior results.
David Hering
Manager, AV Services Department
Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
From Jim Andron of BRg Music Works:
I've had the pleasure of working with Tom off and on for many years, and have always found him to be the consummate professional, whether setting up a new studio or maintaining gear or even buying or selling musical or studio items. Always very competent and thorough, and always a pleasure to be around.
Jim Andron
Director of Production. BRg Music Works
A Division of Premiere Radio Networks
A Clear Channel Communications Company
From Michael Levanios Independent Composer:
Over the years, I've used bibbtek many times for studio installations and equipment service. Tom is a fanatic about doing the job right. And, when the time came to upgrade and update, bibbtek was able to sell my used gear, resulting in more capital to invest going forward. I have also purchased products from bibbtek's website. Tom advised me on the right product to fit my needs, and then provided prompt delivery. I've always been pleased with the results.
Michael Levanios
Composer / Sound Designer
PS: He works cheap if you feed him pasta and stinky cheese.
From Bob Cooney, Independent Engineer:
I use Bibbtek audio equipment at a large center city (Philadelphia) insurance company for teleconferencing and meeting support. Although it was used I find it to be like new. Tom is quite available to solve my overly complicated questions. It just works... so I keep it simple.
Bob C, Shamrock Engineering
From Geoff Gundersdorf, Independent Producer:
I have been fortunate to have a working relationship with Tom Barbarese since 2001. While I was just developing my skills as an audio engineer, I benefitted significantly by apprenticing at Bibbtek. Working under Tom gave me the technical skills I needed to elevate my career. Since this time, I have relied on Tom's expertise in many capacities. As a former Director of a Media Department at a college and as I currently operate my own business, I have trusted Bibbtek with all of my technical needs. Tom Barbarese has the knowledge, honesty and work ethic to make any project a success.