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As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself—or the gearhead in your life—to some of the best audio equipment on the market. The 2024 Vintage King Gear Wishlist is packed with must-have tools and accessories for every type of studio, from home setups to professional spaces.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your studio, explore new creative possibilities, or find the perfect gift, our carefully curated list has something for everyone. Let’s dive into this year’s top picks and discover why they’re on every engineer's wishlist.
For over a decade, Universal Audio's Apollo interfaces have been a go-to in the recording industry, and the new Apollo X Gen 2 series raises the bar even higher. Along with a sleek, modern design previewed by the Apollo x16d, these new models feature upgraded A/D and D/A conversion, delivering enhanced clarity, dynamic range, and reduced distortion.
One of the most exciting innovations is Apollo Monitor Correction, integrating Sonarworks SoundID for real-time calibration, perfect for stereo, surround, and headphone setups. The Apollo X Gen 2 also introduces Auto-Gain functionality for its Unison preamps, automatically optimizing your gain staging for the perfect recording setup.
Learn more about the Universal Audio Apollo X Gen 2 audio interfaces in our First Listen video!
AMS Neve broke into the interface game earlier this year with the 1073SPX-D, which combines the legendary 1073 preamp and EQ with a versatile USB and ADAT interface. Equipped with Neve’s iconic Class A circuitry, including Marinair input and output transformers, the 1073SPX-D delivers the classic 1073 sound you know and love.
Along with the usual 1073 layout and controls, the 1073SPX-D offers no-latency monitoring, stereo digital inputs, and pristine 192kHz and 24-bit AD/DA conversion. In terms of I/O, the 1073SPX-D is a 9 x 12 audio interface with one analog input, eight ADAT digital inputs, four analog outputs, and eight ADAT digital outputs.
Learn more about the Neve 1073SPX-D channel strip and audio interface in our First Listen video!
The Symphony Studio Series offers three versatile models—8x8, 2x12, and 8x16—tailored to the needs of recording professionals, immersive audio engineers, and mastering studios. Each interface boasts Apogee’s renowned sound quality, housed within a compact 1U chassis, ensuring a powerful yet space-efficient solution for any studio setup.
At its core, the series features Symphony Mk II-grade conversion technology, providing unmatched dynamic range and minimal distortion, paired with studio-grade microphone preamps that deliver up to 75dB of gain.
Solid State Logic's original SSL 2 and SSL 2+ interfaces brought the brand's renowned technology into an affordable, compact design, perfect for desktop setups. With the new SSL 2 and SSL 2+ MKII editions, SSL has taken things up a notch, offering upgraded 32-bit/192 kHz converters for even greater audio fidelity compared to the original 24-bit models.
Along with the improved conversion, the MKII variants also feature enhanced preamps delivering 64 dB of gain and expanded dynamic range, while retaining fan-favorite features like the Legacy 4K circuit.
Learn more about the SSL 2 & SSL 2+ audio interfaces in our First Listen video!
All of us here at Vintage Kind have dreamt of owning one rare vintage piece of studio gear or another, but with availability low and costs high, it remains a dream for most of us. That’s why we decided to revive one of our favorite vintage microphones.
The Vintage King Audio Large Badge U47 tube condenser microphone is the world's first replica of the rare "large badge" Neumann U47 tube mics from 1949. Featuring a large nickel badge and painstakingly sourced components, the Vintage King Large Badge U47 faithfully recreates the look and sound of the earliest U47 microphones.
Designed in collaboration with Andreas Grosser's Elektronik Service and based on original Neumann schematics, this U47 features a VF14ER tube developed by Andreas Grosser, a Siegfried Thiersch Mylar M7 capsule, and a custom HAUFE GN107 transformer.
Speaking of vintage mic recreations, Warm Audio’s new WA-44 ribbon microphone has been a huge hit this year.
A faithful replica of the iconic RCA-44 ribbon microphone, the WA-44 pairs a custom-crafted Japanese ribbon with a heavy-duty Neodymium magnet and a USA-made CineMag transformer to deliver true-to-vintage tone with added durability
Designed to capture the warm, sultry sound that defined the RCA 44 in the 1930s, the WA-44 excels on louder audio sources, offering lush midrange, powerful bass, and a smooth top end that tames unwanted harshness. Its tight figure-8 polar pattern reduces side noise, making it ideal for vocals, horns, drums, and acoustic instruments.
While not a recreation of a rare vintage mic, the Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt is a fresh take on a classic mic originally released in the 1960s. Although the classic MD 421 II is still in production, the new MD 421 Kompakt delivers the same performance as the original in a compact, multipurpose package with a redesigned mounting clip.
This year, Universal Audio made three additions to the brand’s best-selling Standard Series mics with the new SD-3, SD-5, and SD-7 dynamic modeling microphones. Each of these mics is designed to handle high-SPL sources, making them perfect for drums and other instruments.
The SD-3 excels with snares and toms, the SD-5 is built for kick drums and bass-heavy sources, and the SD-7 focuses on toms. All three come with emulations of renowned mics, broadening creative possibilities for engineers and producers alike.
Learn more about the Universal Audio SD-3, SD-5, and SD-7 microphones in our First Listen video!
One of the most talked about products from this year’s NAMM Show, the Fairchild Recording Equipment 670 is an authentic replica of the coveted 670 tube compressor. From its new-old-stock tubes and custom-designed transformers to its painstaking hand-wired assembly, the reissued Fairchild is as close to the original as possible.
Listen to sound samples of the Fairchild Recording Equipment 670 compressor in our Hear The Gear blog!
While Soyuz is no stranger to our annual Gear Wishlist, this is the first time we’ve seen them in the outboard category. Lakeside is an all-discrete, Class A preamp that captures the essence of prized vintage preamps. But unlike vintage gear, the Lakeside delivers cleaner headroom, lower noise, and more consistent reliability. Equipped with the same transformers that contributed to the success of the brand’s microphones and inline preamps, Lakeside adds a lush character to any source.
Why have one EQ when you could have them all? UnderToneAudio’s UTEQ500 packs the brand’s beloved console EQ into a compact 500 Series format. Equipped with UTA's highly accurate band-shaping technology, UTEQ500 makes it easy to recreate the sound sculpting capabilities of some of the most popular EQs on the market.
Listen to sound samples of the UnderToneAudio UTEQ500 in our Hear The Gear blog!
One of the most innovative products to come out this year, the Carnaby HE2 features Cranborne’s groundbreaking HarmonicEQ technology, which utilizes harmonic saturation to boost and cut frequencies with a unique blend of analog warmth and presence. Originally designed for the brand’s Carnaby 500 EQ, HE2 takes things to the next level with built-in high- and low-pass filters, digital encoders, and three modes of operation.
Listen to sound samples of the Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 HarmonicEQ in our Hear The Gear blog!
For over four decades, ATC has been a trusted name in high-quality studio monitors, praised by audio professionals worldwide. The SCM25A MK II monitors build on this legacy with new features and upgrades that set them apart from the original model. Designed for precise, natural sound reproduction, these monitors introduce enhancements in drivers, crossovers, and performance specs.
The Kii SEVEN combines futuristic design with cutting-edge technology, offering a sleek and powerful addition to any studio. Equipped with advanced DSP technology for sonic transparency and room correction, this monitor ensures precise sound no matter the environment.
Despite its compact size, the Kii SEVEN delivers 600 Watts of power, featuring dual 6.5-inch woofers, a 5-inch midrange driver, and a 1-inch tweeter for rich, detailed sound. It offers two modes—Minimum Phase for maximum audio accuracy and Minimum Latency for real-time tracking. With versatile connectivity options, including analog, digital, Bluetooth, and Dante support, the Kii SEVEN is built to adapt to any setup or workflow.
Barefoot Sound’s latest addition to the popular Footprint series, the Footprint03, brings together the best elements of previous models with key upgrades in a more compact and affordable design. This new iteration features a front-ported speaker that enhances low-end clarity and delivers higher SPL without adding noise or vibrations, thanks to its robust build and innovative technology.
The Footprint03 introduces Barefoot’s new SPOC (Spectrally Optimized Conversion) technology, providing higher resolution and near-zero latency by refining the analog-to-digital conversion process. Combined with MEME technology and advanced DSP, it offers an optimized listening experience. Additionally, the new single 6.5" woofer with an improved motor system ensures greater reliability and less compressed output during extended use, making the Footprint03 Barefoot’s most versatile monitor yet.
Learn more about the Barefoot Sound Footprint03 studio monitors in our Spec Check video!
The ADAM Audio D3V is a fully active desktop monitoring system tailored for songwriters, producers, and music enthusiasts seeking ADAM Audio’s renowned sound quality in a compact, convenient setup. Featuring a 3.5" aluminum woofer powered by an 80W amplifier and ADAM’s signature ribbon tweeter, the D3V delivers clear, uncolored sound with precise high-frequency reproduction.
Equipped with a USB-C input, the D3V functions as a digital output device, providing high-quality audio playback without the need for an external interface. Customizable controls on the rear panel help adapt the D3V to various acoustic environments, ensuring optimal performance in any space. Plus, at just $299 per pair, D3V monitors punch well above their weight in terms of sound quality and features.
Able to authentically recreate the sound of classic vintage classics, modern high-gain amps, and rare boutique amps, Kemper’s Profiler series changed the game when it was released back in 2012. The brand’s new PROFILER Player Pedal packs all of that power into a compact, pedalboard-friendly package. With over 136 FX settings, plus advanced features like Liquid Profiles, IR loading, MIDI and Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in tuner, and more, the PROFILER Player Pedal is Kemper’s most accessible pedal to date.
BigSkyMX is an updated version of Strymon's best-selling reverb machine. Powered by an advanced tri-core 800 MHz processor, BigSky MX enhances the original's reverb engines while introducing the ability to run two reverbs simultaneously, with versatile routing options like Series, Parallel, and Split modes.
Classic engines like Shimmer, Magneto, and Cloudburst return with significant upgrades, while new reverb settings based on natural spaces like Room, Hall, and Plate offer true stereo operation. A standout feature is the Impulse mode, allowing musicians to use and modify Impulse Response files, including recreations of iconic gear like the Lexicon 480L.
In recent years, stereo pedals have become an essential part of many musicians' setups, but using them effectively—especially without two amps or proper stereo monitoring—can be a challenge. KMA developed the ENDGAME to solve this problem, offering a straightforward yet powerful solution to manage complex stereo effects.
With a Stereo FX Loop, True Double-Tracker, Dual Cabinet IR Loader, and a Tube Power Amp Simulator, ENDGAME ensures flexibility and pristine tone whether you're on stage or in the studio. Additional features like ambience control, headphone outputs, and AUX input for backing tracks make this pedal a versatile and essential tool for any setup.
The IK Multimedia TONEX ONE brings the brand’s cutting-edge AI Machine Modeling technology to any pedalboard, offering access to some of the most coveted tones available. Compact yet powerful, it stores up to 20 hyper-realistic modeled amps, cabs, and pedals, and lets you load your own gear using the included TONEX software. With its small size, it’s easy to fit multiple units on your board, allowing for endless tone possibilities.
Despite its mini footprint, the TONEX ONE delivers the same dynamic sound quality as the larger TONEX Pedal. It features onboard controls for gain, volume, and 3-band EQ, along with adjustable effects like noise gate and stereo reverb, perfect for live performance.
Based on the original 6-voice PolyBrute synthesizer, Arturia’s new PolyBrute 12 takes analog synthesis to a new level, offering a powerful 12-voice polyphonic design with rich, expansive sound and unparalleled expressiveness.
Building on its predecessor’s legacy, it introduces groundbreaking Full Touch MPE technology, allowing each key to track pressure, position, and touch for precise, multi-dimensional performance. This, paired with the Morphée pad and ribbon controller, opens up endless possibilities for sonic exploration.
With its 12 analog voices, advanced modulation matrix, and integrated effects, the PolyBrute 12 offers limitless sound design potential. Whether using one of the 768 presets or creating custom patches, this synth delivers deep, immersive tones.
Founded by Dr. Robert Moog in 1953, Moog Music has been at the forefront of synthesizer innovation for over seven decades, shaping the sounds and designs that define modern music. Today, Moog continues to evolve with the introduction of the Muse, an 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer designed for musicians, producers, and sound designers alike.
Combining Moog’s legendary analog circuitry with modern digital controls, Muse delivers a powerful and creative tool for any setup. Each of its eight voices features dual oscillators, a modulation VCO, dual filters, and stereo VCAs, while new features like the Diffusion Delay processor add depth and character to every patch.
Learn more about Moog Muse in our Quick Hits video!
The Polyend Tracker+ builds on the original Tracker’s legacy with four advanced synth engines and an upgraded drum machine, offering a powerful and versatile standalone music production tool.
With the new Patch Editor, customizing sounds is fast and intuitive, making it easy to craft everything from lush pads and hard-hitting basses to rich electronic drums. Featuring eight additional tracks, stereo sampling, and USB connectivity, the Tracker+ provides even more creative possibilities.
An evolution of the beloved PO-33 K.O! sampler, Teenage Engineering’s new EP-133 K.O. II offers more power, more versatility, and more tools to bring your creativity to life.
Record samples with the press of a button using the EP-133’s built-in microphone, make beats using 12 pressure and velocity-sensitive pads, and seamlessly sequence and loop your recordings to create full-fledged compositions. Plus, the EP-133 comes with a variety of studio-quality effects to fine-tune your tracks, from simple EQ and compression to lush reverbs and delays.
One of the hottest products at AES this year was the new BURL BLACK Series daughter cards and Mothership 3 modular converter system. The perfect solution for recording musicians, project studios, and professional facilities in need of high-channel-count recording systems, BURL’s new Black Series daughter cards deliver the same exceptional performance as the brand’s flagship GREEN line at a more accessible price point.
BURL BLACK retains the core elements that BURL Audio is known for—discrete, Class A, transformer-coupled analog circuitry for ADCs and discrete op-amp outputs for DACs. However, the BLACK line is designed with higher channel density, offering more channels per card at a lower cost.
BURL Black Series daughter cards require the new Mothership 3 chassis, which unlocks the full potential of the brand’s modular converter system. With the B80 and B16 Mothership 3 systems, up to 64 channels of I/O are possible per daughter card slot.
Learn more about BURL Black and Mothership 3 in our blog!
Designed in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs and legendary DJ/producer Carl Craig, AlphaTheta’s euphonia is a premium four-channel DJ mixer that blends studio-quality sound with creative flexibility.
Featuring custom Rupert Neve mid-stage transformers, high-resolution converters, and precision rotary faders, euphonia offers smooth mixing and a warm, rich analog tone. With a dynamic display, three-band EQs, and a 3-band master isolator, it provides exceptional control over your mix, while its extensive analog and digital I/O connections ensure seamless integration with any setup.
Read our interview with AlphaTheta, Rupert Neve Designs, and Carl Craig to learn more about the development of the AlphaTheta euphonia mixer!
Focal's Lensys Professional are closed-back, over-ear headphones designed for precise and natural audio reproduction, making them perfect for studio work or on-the-go production. Featuring Focal’s exclusive 'M'-shaped Aluminum/Magnesium drivers, these headphones offer exceptional tonal balance with enhanced rigidity for clear highs and detailed mids.
Whether you're a beatmaker, producer, or sound engineer, the Lensys delivers reliable performance and extended low-end response. Plus, they’re ideal for immersive audio projects like Dolby Atmos, while their lightweight, comfortable design ensures you can wear them for long sessions without fatigue.
The Nektar Panorama CS12 sets itself apart by offering full control of Logic Pro’s channel strip parameters, including plug-ins, in a way no other controller can. Its standout feature is a 100mm ALPS motorized fader, delivering high-resolution control with touch sensitivity for real-time automation adjustments.
With dedicated controls for pan, solo, mute, and record, this device streamlines the mixing process. It also excels at plug-in control, thanks to 12 RGB pots and customizable mapping for a seamless, hands-on workflow. Whether automating, mixing, or editing, the Panorama CS12 offers precision and flexibility for a smoother, more efficient studio experience.
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