CARVIN AUDIO TODAY

Carvin has been continuously operating since our founding in 1946.

The company began as the L.C. Kiesel Company in 1946 and was renamed Carvin in 1953. Over the years, the Carvin name became known to generations of musicians and sound professionals.

Over eight decades, Carvin has evolved along with the industries we serve, but our commitment to great sounding gear has remained the same. Today, Carvin remains owned and operated by the Kiesel family, carrying forward an 80-year legacy of innovation for musicians and sound professionals.

Professional sound systems engineered for live sound, touring, houses of worship, DJs, venues, and corporate AV.

Tone-shaping gear designed to give guitarists and bassists flexible tools for the stage, studio, and practice.

Wireless microphones and other audio solutions for musicians, performers, and sound professionals.

Carvin's story began in 1946 when Lowell Kiesel founded the L.C. Kiesel Company in his Los Angeles garage. From those early beginnings to Carvin today, eight decades of innovation have shaped the Carvin name.

Explore the products, milestones, and catalogs that have shaped the Carvin story since 1946.

Decades after Lowell Kiesel founded the company, Carvin remains owned and operated by the Kiesel family. What began in 1946 continues today with the same commitment to great sounding gear for musicians and sound professionals.