Assolo Produzioni Musicali chooses PG power conditioners for classical fidelity
The PG-X Type F Power Conditioners have become an essential tool at Assolo Produzioni Musicali, contributing directly to transparency, dynamic precision, and timbral accuracy in both studio and on-location classical music productions.
February 21, 2026
Andrea Pace is a classical guitarist, educator, and sound engineer, and the head of audio production at Assolo Produzioni Musicali, a recording studio based in Genzano di Roma, Italy, dedicated exclusively to classical music and acoustic instruments.
His background as a classical musician has had a decisive influence on his approach to audio production. In acoustic and chamber music, sound quality is not defined solely by frequency response, but above all by the system’s ability to accurately reproduce dynamics; faithful tracking of variations in intensity, articulation, and musical gesture are critical!
Over the years, Andrea has produced more than 50 commercial classical music releases for major international labels including Naxos, Brilliant Classics, Sony Music, Da Vinci Classics, and Stradivarius. His work includes solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire, released and distributed worldwide.
During this time, Andrea has worked with a wide range of internationally active performers and principal players from major institutions. Artists who have recorded at Assolo Produzioni Musicali include Andrea De Vitis (Mozarteum University of Salzburg), Arturo Tallini and Massimo delle Cese (Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia in Rome), Paolo Pollastri (principal oboe of the Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia), Lorenzo D’Antò (principal flute of the Arena di Verona Orchestra.)
In classical music, dynamics are not merely an expressive parameter but a fundamental component of timbre itself. The timbre of an acoustic instrument is the result of a complex structure of harmonics, each existing at a different dynamic level, with its own transient behavior and temporal response. Any instability or contamination within the power chain can interfere with this delicate balance, reducing the intelligibility of microdynamics and flattening the perception of tonal color.
In this context, power quality becomes a critical element of the audio chain. Voltage spikes, switching noise generated by power supplies and digital devices, common-mode interference, and high-frequency noise present on the electrical grid can subtly but consistently mask low-level information, negatively affecting the dynamic accuracy and overall transparency of the system.
At Assolo Produzioni Musicali, Andrea permanently employs two Black Lion Audio Power Conditioners in the main studio racks, along with a third PG-X installed in a dedicated mobile rack used for location recordings. These sessions often take place in acoustically inspiring but electrically challenging environments such as churches and concert halls. Integrating the PG-X into the power distribution system has resulted in a clear and measurable improvement in overall system stability. Their ability to effectively suppress voltage spikes, impulsive noise, and switching residuals, while significantly reducing common-mode disturbances, provides a cleaner and more controlled power supply to all connected equipment. This directly translates into more linear and predictable behavior from audio devices, particularly microphone preamplifiers and converters.
From a sonic perspective, the most noticeable improvement lies in the reproduction of fine dynamics and harmonic structure. Reverb tails become more intelligible, transients more precisely defined, and the relationship between the fundamental and its harmonics remains more stable over time. This allows the true timbral identity of the instrument to be preserved even at very low dynamic levels—an essential aspect of classical music performance and recording.
In location recording scenarios, the use of a dedicated PG-X in the mobile rack ensures consistent audio quality even when working with unstable or heavily contaminated power grids. Equipment protection is combined with improved sonic coherence across different sessions, which is crucial in professional classical music production.
Within a workflow focused on maximum interpretative fidelity, power distribution is not an accessory but an integral part of the audio chain. The PG-X Type F Power Conditioners have become an essential tool at Assolo Produzioni Musicali, contributing directly to transparency, dynamic precision, and timbral accuracy in both studio and on-location classical music productions.
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