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LA-based producer/mixer/songwriter Keith “Ten4” Sorrells has been hard at work in the studio, fueled by the pursuit of great sound and an endless supply of coffee. As part of GRAMMY-winning producer Oak Felder’s protégé production group The Orphanage, Keith has worked on hit singles for leading artists such as Demi Lovato, John Legend, Anne-Marie, Kehlani, and more. We sat down with Keith recently to get a closer look at his studio setup, where two Dangerous Music products now have pride of place. Read on to learn about his journey in music, why he loves the Dangerous Music 2-BUS+ summing mixer and Monitor ST, his favorite microphones, and what he would love to hear in pop music in the new year. Continue reading →

When we sit down to talk to Seattle-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Brian Fennell, he’s gearing up for the release of ‘Infinity’, the new album from his solo project SYML. Brian’s musical journey has taken him from his early days studying classical piano, to finding success as part of the indie band Barcelona, and now performing as SYML, with hits like the platinum-certified single ‘Where’s My Love’, and the much-Shazamed ‘Mr. Sandman’, which was featured in the outstanding Netflix thriller series ‘Behind Her Eyes’.  Continue reading →

What do the No. 1 pop hits ‘Espresso’ by Sabrina Carpenter, and ‘Lose Control’ by Teddy Swims have in common? Two things: Big Family Music and the LEWITT LCT 1040 microphone. With four analog tube tones, switchable tube/FET circuitry, versatile polar patterns, and a detachable remote control to assist workflow, the LCT 1040 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone that offers incredible sonic diversity, which is one of the reasons it is a staple at the Los Angeles and Nashville studios of Big Family Music.  Continue reading →

California-based data scientist and musician John Akred creates and records music in a unique space – an 1879 log cabin made of old-growth Redwoods, which give the space a rich acoustic quality. When he decided to upgrade his console recently, he opted for the iconic warm and punchy API sound that he loves.  Read on to learn what drew John to the API 2448 console, how the Avid MTRX II interface fits into his workflow, why he went with BURL Audio Mothership as his converters of choice, and what it’s been like working with Vintage King.  Continue reading →

Over the past decade and a half, Los Angeles-based Todd Robinson has built a solid discography, working with artists including DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Chloe x Halle, Roddy Ricch, DJ Snake, and many more. At the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, Todd took home not one but two trophies – ‘Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical’ and ‘Best R&B Album’ – for his work on Victoria Monét’s acclaimed Jaguar II.  Continue reading →

As a score mixer, engineer, and recordist, Alan Meyerson has shaped the sound of Hollywood for the better part of three decades. Working on some of the most beloved films of all time with leading composers including Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Harry Gregson-Williams, Kris Bowers, Pinar Toprak, Tom Holkenborg, and Henry Jackman, to name a few, the GRAMMY-winner possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience that he is more than happy to share.  Continue reading →

When Tennessee-based musician Chris McClarney set up a studio, his goal was simple: to make music with his friends and have fun doing so. Vintage King understood the brief and worked with Chris to outfit the space with some of the best gear in the business, including a Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console and Avid HDX Core and MTRX II interfaces. For this install, Vintage King partnered with Trace Audio, who designed the metalwork and dressed and built the cabling for the console and patchbays. Read on as Chris tells us what inspired him to make the upgrade, what drew him to the RND 5088, and how the new Avid interfaces fit into his workflow. Continue reading →

Dazzling pyrotechnics, a rotating circular stage, and a flying drum kit – pop-punk icons blink-182 are pulling out all the stops on their summer tour and so are their audio engineers Charles Izzo (Childish Gambino, Halsey, Portugal. The Man) and Ray Jeffrey (Lorde, Flume).    Charles and Ray recently took time out from their busy tour schedule to chat with us about why they chose DPA mics on this tour, the sonic challenges of an in-the-round setting, and the skills that are essential to adjust to life on the road as an audio engineer.  Continue reading →

Husband/wife duo Grady and Stella Leavens took the next step in their two-decade-long musical journey by building a new studio in their home state of Georgia, in a space that was designed to nurture creativity and reflect their Southern musical roots. The result is Four Arrows Studio, set in a peaceful, remote environment where Grady and Stella work on their own music and welcome local artists as well.  We sat down with Grady recently to talk about setting up Four Arrows, why he chose the API 2448 to be the console at the heart of the studio, and what it was like working with Vintage King Audio Consultant James Good during the upgrade. Continue reading →

What do Electric Lady Studios, Rue Boyer – Mix With The Masters, Jazz At Lincoln Centre, Flughafenkopf – Zurich Airport, Maracanã Stadium, Berlin Hauptbahnhof – Central Station, Spotify At Mateo, Jungle City Studios, and the National Museum of Qatar have in common? These are just some of the spaces that have been acoustically designed and perfected by WSDG (Walters-Storyk Design Group), co-founded by architect/acoustician John Storyk, over an illustrious 55-year career.  Continue reading →