Inside Kingsize Soundlabs with Dave Trumfio
Dave Trumfio has been a fixture in professional recording for nearly four decades—from engineering Chicago house music and Midwest death metal in the late ’80s to producing OK Go, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, and countless indie records that defined the ’90s and 2000s. In our latest video conversation at Kingsize Soundlabs in Los Angeles, Dave shares his journey from Chicago’s burgeoning electronic and indie scenes to building one of LA’s most respected producer studios. Twenty-five years after opening Kingsize LA, Dave recently completed a major studio overhaul with Providence Sound & Vision—replacing his beloved Neve 8068 with an SSL Origin console, curating a “greatest hits” outboard rack, and rethinking what a commercial studio needs to survive in the modern era.
Magic Garden Pro Evolution v.1 – The No-Compromise Monitor Package From Mastering Engineer Brian Lucey
In our latest video conversation, mastering engineer Brian Lucey joins Providence Sound & Vision’s Brian Gross to discuss the Magic Garden Pro Evolution V.1 Studio Monitor Package: a three-year collaboration that challenges conventional thinking about what professional monitoring should deliver.
After 25 years in mastering, Brian Lucey has experienced a consistent pattern: engineers send mixes that don’t quite translate, then hear everything clearly once the master comes back. Brian posits that the issue isn’t skill or sensitivity, but the monitoring.
Let’s Compare Helios by H2 Audio and Sound Techniques
In our latest video comparison at The Nest Recorder with Grammy-winning engineer Chris Sorem, we explore two British console designs that shaped iconic recordings but have largely disappeared from modern conversations: Helios and Sound Techniques.
These are legends of audio equipment that you’ve heard countless times, but have faded into obscurity. However, they’re back in the hands of loving shepherds and have been revived for the modern recording studio.
Mojave Audio | Classic Microphone Designs Reimagined
Few names in audio design carry as much weight as David Royer. Through Mojave Audio, he and Dusty Wakeman have crafted a family of microphones that merge vintage musicality with modern precision. Each model serves a distinct purpose—from the versatile MA-50 and MA-201fet to the award-winning MA-37 and flagship MA-1000—yet all share a common thread of warmth, realism, and effortless depth.
Join us as we explore the entire Mojave lineup, highlighting how each microphone captures music with honesty and character.
SSL Revival 4000 Channel Strip: The Soul Of The ’80s
The SSL Revival 4000 brings the unmistakable sound of early 1980s SSL 4000 Series consoles into a compact 1U channel strip. Drawing on the revered circuitry of both the rare B Series and legendary E Series consoles, the Revival 4000 delivers the signature tone and sonic flexibility that form the foundation of SSL’s industry-defining legacy.
KSD A500: Powerful Phase-Aligned Monitoring
Explore the KSD A500: a flagship three-way studio monitor with phase-aligned precision, deep bass, and crystal-clear imaging.
Inside an Atmos Mix Room: Alex Solano of AlexProMix Shares His Process
Immersive mix engineer Alex Solano shares how switching to KSD monitors reshaped his entire Dolby Atmos workflow. In this exclusive interview with Providence Sound and Vision, Alex breaks down his gear choices, spatial mixing techniques, and advice for engineers building immersive setups in stereo or Atmos formats.
ATC SCM45A Pro | Reference-Grade Monitoring Without Compromise
ATC’s SCM45A Pro is a no-compromise, three-way active studio monitor that delivers incredible midrange detail, non-fatiguing top end, and deep, controlled bass, all with ATC’s signature analog precision. Discover what makes it a go-to reference for engineers who demand truthful monitoring.
KSD Linemaster mk2: Studio Monitor Innovation, Redefined
Built in collaboration with Providence Sound and Vision’s Jeff Ehrenberg, the KSD Linemaster mk2 redefines what a studio monitor can do. Featuring patented technologies like FIRTEC, DMC Control, and NeXT wave projection, this system delivers unmatched low-end detail, phase accuracy, and room-independent imaging — all with the power and precision modern artists and engineers demand.
KSD C55 | The Next-Generation 2.5-way Coaxial Studio Monitor
Take a closer look at the KSD C55 studio monitors with Jeff from Providence Sound and Vision. Featuring FIRTEC phase alignment, coaxial drivers, and extended low-end response, the C55 offers honest translation and immersive-ready performance in a compact form. Available now—with demo units ready to ship anywhere in the U.S.