Throughout his 22-year career in professional audio, Conese has gained widespread industry respect in an array of audio-related fields. An accomplished musician and audio equipment designer, in 1989 he designed and built his Stamford, Connecticut-based recording studio - Ambient Recording Company - which has become known for making audiophile recordings as well as beta testing cutting edge technologies. In 1999, Conese founded Ambient Records, a boutique record label. Both recording studio and label have earned critical accolades from engineers and artists alike.
Conese's commitment to innovative audio products is evident from his years designing custom pro audio electronics on a commission basis, to his decision to design the 1070-A in 2000/2001. The pre-amp, which won numerous awards at its American and European AES debuts last year, will be marketed and sold by Ambient Audio Labs LLC based in Connecticut. "The positive reaction I got from high-end users, as well as the press with the introduction of the 1070-A at AES New York and AES Munich convinced me that I just couldn't let this die as a product with the dissolution of Sequerra Audio Labs," Conese said. "The 1070-A is the first of several ultra high-end pro audio products that I have on the drawing board."
(Ruth Rossington)
