Professional Audio Design comprises a team of highly respected experts in every aspect of studio design and integration, as well as equipment sales, service, and support.Whether you’re building a multi-room world-class facility or looking for an “In-The-Box” solution, PAD is going to be in it with you for the long haul. Get to know your new extended family. But rather than talk about ourselves, we’d prefer you hear about working with PAD from some of our clients and friends.
PRESIDENT / OWNER
DAVE MALEKPOUR
President/Owner, Director of Acoustic/System Design
DAVE MALEKPOUR
“What you like in your ear is what makes me mix better.” — Dave Pensado, Grammy-winning mix engineer
Professional Audio Design founder and president, Dave Malekpour is as hands-on as it gets,starting out as a musician who achieved radio play, then transitioning to the other side of the glass as an engineer. Sensing the trends in pro audio, Dave turned his talents to system integration, providing installation services for restaurants, retail businesses (such as the multi-national clothier, Urban Outfitters), and recording studios.
It was in the studio world where Malekpour found the work the most intriguing. In January of 1993, Dave shifted the focus of his business to service-based pro audio sales. Not just limited to studio design (if you call that limited) and integration,
Dave’s expertise also extends to studio monitor design, havingreintroduced Augspurger monitors to the recording world with his own design improvements. Dave personally tunes every pair of Augspurger monitors sold to clients, which include Grammy winning engineers such as Dave Pensado and Rafa Sardina. That’s the kind of “above and beyond” you can expect from Pro Audio Design’s Dave Malekpour and his team.
Administration
Dan Jacobvitz
Assistant Manager
Dan Jacobvitz
With a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bridgewater State and an associates degree in audio production from the New England Institute of Art, Dan Jacobvitz is PAD’s Sales Coordinator.
Says Russound’s Brad Page, “I've worked with a lot of people over the years, but Dan really stands out. He's got energy, spirit, and drive, but he also has a classic work ethic that you rarely see these days. Day in, day out, he gets the work done. I can count the number of people on one hand who I could rely on like Dan, he's worth his weight in gold.”
Kelly MacLean
Manager
Kelly MacLean
With an associate’s degree in psychology from The University of Phoenix, and a certification in accounting from Curry College, Kelly keeps things running smoothly at PAD.
SALES
John Songdahl
VP of Sales & Marketing
John Songdahl
“Thank you as always to John Songdahl and everyone at Pro Audio Design forthe knowledge and support I rely on when making these investments into the studio's future.” — Wendy Levin, D.M. Gremlin Studios
With an extensive background in the music industry, John has a BA in electronic music from the BerkleeCollege of Music, played keyboards on Peter Wolf’smajor hit album, Come As You Are, and opened for U2 on their Unforgettable Fire Tour.
As a recording professional, John has built and operated several recording studios over the years. His areas of expertise include MIDI, synthesizers, sampling, DAW’s and software tools, consoles, monitor systems, microphones, and outboard gear.
His experience in project managementincludes numerous professional recording facilities, includingThe Village Studio in Guangzhou China, a 10,000 ft./sq. complex with three control rooms, multiple iso-rooms, orchestral-size live room, living quarters, and outdoor garden.
John’s approach to his interaction with clients is in keeping with his musical training: It all starts with listening. “I ask many questions before offering suggestions or recommendations, and will always look out for their best interests.
Bruce Bartone
Director of Sales & Business Development (Pro Audio Distribution)
Bruce Bartone
Profile coming soon.
John Krivit
Director of Education
John Krivit
Profile coming soon.
Jeff Goldberg
Director of Marketing & Business Development (Pro Audio Design)
Jeff Goldberg
A graduate of The George Washington Universitywith a B.A. in Electronic Media (Multimedia Communications Concentration with a minor in Jazz Studies), Jeffhas extensive experience in B2B sales, marketing, training, and professional development. His areas of expertise in pro audio include music creation, production, mastering, forensics, and archival work, which includes high-profile artists such as the band, Phish. When he’s not creating multimedia-based training modules,he also designs audio systems from the ground-up for large studios, commercial A/V companies, and educational institutions.
Design
Michael Bashkhangy
Senior Project Designer
Michael Bashkhangy
Profile coming soon.
Tong Wu
Design Specialist
Tong Wu
Profile coming soon.
Operations
Graham Clancy
Operations Manager
Graham Clancy
Profile coming soon.
Chris Molinari
Logistics Coordinator
Chris Molinari
Profile coming soon.
PADtech
Eric Anderson
Technician
Eric Anderson
Says hip-hop mogul Bryan Leach of Polo Ground Studios, “These rooms allow us to work non-stop with the sound we love. Working with Dave, Eric Anderson and the PAD team has made this project a great success for both our artists and the company!”
Sam Martin
Technician
Sam Martin
Profile coming soon.
Ken Simon
Technician
Ken Simon
Profile coming soon.
Kevin George
Augspurger Technician
Kevin George
Kevin George, who bears an uncanny resemblance to a young Fred Savage, is the in-house Augspurger technician at Professional Audio Design.