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  1. Spec Check: Trinnov Audio Nova Loudspeaker/Room Optimizer & Audio Interface

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Spec Check: Trinnov Audio Nova Loudspeaker/Room Optimizer & Audio Interface
    Since 2003, Trinnov Audio has been a pioneering force in making monitors and studios sound better. The French brand's premium loudspeaker and room optimization hardware and software solutions can transform any environment. These tools have enabled engineers, producers, and artists to hear their projects accurately wherever they work. Trinnov's ST2 Pro has been a go-to resource for accessing this technology, but in 2023, the brand announced the streamlined-yet-feature-packed NOVA. The NOVA is a super sleek 1U rackmount unit that can easily be transported from studio to studio while offering the features that Trinnov has become known for. Beyond its optimization and monitor control toolset, NOVA can serve as your primary audio interface. Continue reading →
  2. Vintage King Spec Check: Barefoot Sound Footprint03 Studio Monitors

    Posted by Robert Steiner

    Vintage King Spec Check: Barefoot Sound Footprint03 Studio Monitors
    Barefoot Sound Footprint03 Studio Monitors Fresh off the NAMM showroom, Barefoot Sound’s next iteration of the beloved and best-selling Footprint line of studio monitors is here. The Footprint03 includes some of the best features from past versions, along with some key improvements, a more compact design, and an affordable price. In other words, it’s Barefoot Sound’s most refined and versatile speaker to date. Right off the bat, you may notice that the Footprint03 looks a bit different from previous versions. The new ported speaker design is a departure from previous versions, but it offers extended low-end and clarity without sacrificing build quality. Plus, the Footprint Gray polyester coating and added weight work alongside three Class D amplifier modules to bring more output and SPL than the previous model, but with no added noise or internal vibrations. Continue reading →
  3. Vintage King Sessions: Recording With The Neve 1073OPX, 88M, & 8424

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Vintage King Sessions: Recording With The Neve 1073OPX, 88M, & 8424
    A collage of four photos including a shot Ben Garrett playing an acoustic guitar with the AMS Neve 1073OPX in the background, a shot of an engineer connecting an XLR to the AMS Neve 88M audio interface, a shot of the AMS Neve 8424 recording and mixing console, and a shot of Wyatt Marsh (Electric Guitar), Jacob Trunzo (Organ), and Jordan McGee (Drums) performing in the Vintage King Nashville showroom.Neve takes great pride in crafting studio gear that caters to all manner of audio creators. While doing so, the brand has worked hard to keep its iconic sound intact, no matter the form factor. We've seen examples of this recently with the 1073OPX eight-channel mic preamp, 88M audio interface, and 8424 recording and mixing console. Continue reading →
  4. Gear Breakdown: Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Console

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Gear Breakdown: Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Console
    For those of us in the professional recording industry, the mere mention of Rupert Neve elicits a sense of awe and respect. Renowned for his legendary contributions to the world of audio engineering, Neve's designs have become synonymous with unparalleled sound quality and innovation. As one of the world’s premier pro audio institutions, Vintage King Los Angeles is excited to welcome home a new Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console. Often referred to as “the pinnacle of Rupert’s console design philosophies,” the RND 5088 incorporates and improves upon many of the concepts that made his original 80 series consoles so revered. Continue reading →
  5. Vintage King Spec Check: Focal Trio6 Studio Monitor

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Vintage King Spec Check: Focal Trio6 Studio Monitor
    Introducing the latest addition to Focal's flagship ST6 line of studio monitors - the updated Trio6. Following the success of the Trio6 Be in 2015, renowned for its reference-quality sound and innovative beryllium tweeter, Focal has continued to impress with the Twin6 and Solo6 models. The new Trio6 joins the lineup with refined design, enhanced performance, and improved sonic accuracy. Continue reading →
  6. Vintage King Spec Check: Antelope Audio Atlas i8 Studio Monitor

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Vintage King Spec Check: Antelope Audio Atlas i8 Studio Monitor
    Earlier this year, Antelope Audio announced that it would make its first foray into studio monitors with the Atlas i8. The brand utilizes some of the same cutting-edge technology as its clocking devices and audio interfaces to ensure the monitor delivers an accurate, neutral, and transparent sound. Watch our new Spec Check video below for a full rundown of the Antelope Audio Atlas i8 from Vintage King Nashville's Kevin Schuck. After the video, continue reading to get even more info and learn about the new MRC monitor controller. Continue reading →
  7. Quick Hits: Universal Audio Lion '68 Super Lead Amp, Brigade, Flow, & Teletronix LA-2A

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Quick Hits: Universal Audio Lion '68 Super Lead Amp, Brigade, Flow, & Teletronix LA-2A
    Universal Audio has been busy expanding its UAFX lineup throughout 2023, and today brings news of four more additions to the pedal series. These releases include an amp emulation stompbox called the Lion '68 Super Lead Amp, and three compact pedals, including the Brigade, Teletronix LA-2A, and Flow. Continue reading →
  8. First Listen: Warm Audio WA-1B Compressor

    Posted by Eric Allen

    First Listen: Warm Audio WA-1B Compressor
    Warm Audio has really been making waves this year, thanks to its stunning Ampex preamp reproductions and top-notch pedals like the ODD Box V1 and Mutation Phasor II. But hold onto your seats because the Austin, Texas-based company is wrapping up 2023 with an absolute banger. Here comes the WA-1B compressor. The WA-1B is an all-tube transformer-balanced optical compressor that...
  9. Quick Hits: LEWITT Audio PURE TUBE Condenser Microphone

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Quick Hits: LEWITT Audio PURE TUBE Condenser Microphone
    One of the main tenets of LEWITT Audio's design philosophy is to keep pushing audio technology forward. For its latest release, PURE TUBE, the brand is doing just that by creating a tube microphone with pronounced warmth AND an ultra-low noise floor. What's the secret? It's all in the details. Continue reading →
  10. Strymon UltraViolet: A Classic Effect Gets a Modern Upgrade

    Posted by Robert Steiner

    Strymon UltraViolet: A Classic Effect Gets a Modern Upgrade
    Few effects are as closely tied to an era of rock music as the Uni-Vibe, the whooshing, buoyant effect that defined the sound of late-1960s psychedelic rock and into the darker and experimental 1970s. The original, lightbulb-equipped Uni-Vibe by Shin Ei was a go-to stompbox for Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, Robin Trower, and countless other guitarists of the era—which is why they’re a four-figure Holy Grail for pedal collectors today.  For the rest of us who want an authentic Uni-Vibe sound without breaking the bank, Strymon has released the UltraViolet Vintage Vibe, the most accurate recreation of the iconic vibe sound yet. This pedal is far from just the old circuit in a new box because it also has some much-welcomed updates and features for easier handling and even more sonic possibilities. Continue reading →
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