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The Creation of Skylabs:
Kevin Moll has been involved in music his whole life. He started playing drums at an early age and continued to play in a few reputable bands in the 90's and 2000's. After touring for many years, Kevin decided to study audio engineering at Full Sail University. Upon graduation he owned and operated recording studios in both Portland, Oregon and Des Moines, Iowa. During slow times in the studio he picked up side jobs with his childhood friend as a trim carpenter building cabinets and custom tables.
After spending most of his life in the music business, Kevin decided it was time to take a step away from that industry to become a home theater and automation technician for A Tech in Iowa. While working as a technician he earned his certification as a Control4 automation installer. During this time, Kevin found himself falling in love with vintage audio equipment for its superior sound, craftsmanship, and beauty. He started assembling an impressive collection of some of the best vintage audio equipment from Sansui, Marantz, and Mcintosh, among others. The one drawback he discovered in his growing collection is that vintage audio equipment required updates to faulty electronics due to their age and in some cases, lack of care over the years. With help from the internet, friends, and his education in audio engineering, Kevin started repairing his own components.
In 2016 Kevin created Skylabs, which combined his skills in music, sound engineering, and carpentry with his passion to create a unique and modern record console. His first console, “the Starlight I”, was inspired by the beautiful consoles from the 50's and 60's but included the functionality of cutting edge technology.
Skylabs will create a custom audio system that will be a beautiful and unique focal point of any room in your home.
Kevin Moll has been involved in music his whole life. He started playing drums at an early age and continued to play in a few reputable bands in the 90's and 2000's. After touring for many years, Kevin decided to study audio engineering at Full Sail University. Upon graduation he owned and operated recording studios in both Portland, Oregon and Des Moines, Iowa. During slow times in the studio he picked up side jobs with his childhood friend as a trim carpenter building cabinets and custom tables.
After spending most of his life in the music business, Kevin decided it was time to take a step away from that industry to become a home theater and automation technician for A Tech in Iowa. While working as a technician he earned his certification as a Control4 automation installer. During this time, Kevin found himself falling in love with vintage audio equipment for its superior sound, craftsmanship, and beauty. He started assembling an impressive collection of some of the best vintage audio equipment from Sansui, Marantz, and Mcintosh, among others. The one drawback he discovered in his growing collection is that vintage audio equipment required updates to faulty electronics due to their age and in some cases, lack of care over the years. With help from the internet, friends, and his education in audio engineering, Kevin started repairing his own components.
In 2016 Kevin created Skylabs, which combined his skills in music, sound engineering, and carpentry with his passion to create a unique and modern record console. His first console, “the Starlight I”, was inspired by the beautiful consoles from the 50's and 60's but included the functionality of cutting edge technology.
Skylabs will create a custom audio system that will be a beautiful and unique focal point of any room in your home.
Overview
Location
United States, Iowa, West Des Moines
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 515-783-7217