Around the Shop

Recently, an original RCA OP-6 came into the Vintage King Tech Shop. While our team worked to repair the unit, we took some photos to demonstrate the attention to detail that Retro Instruments put into creating their modern version of the OP-6 Portable Microphone Amplifier. Continue reading →

In terms of sheer beauty (both audible and inaudible), there is hardly a piece of gear in the recording world that can match the Fairchild 660/670. Known for its incredible impact on drums and vocals alike, the compressor has become a fan favorite of vintage-minded collectors, engineers and studio owners around the world. Continue reading →

Being versatile is something Vintage King strives for in each aspect of our brand, especially when it comes to our two storefronts, Nashville and Los Angeles. In an effort to give visitors a full audio experience, we are always working on new ways for you to try out equipment. With that in mind, our Los Angeles crew created a brand new best spelling monitor demo station. Continue reading →

Dave Pensado of Pensado's Place sits down our with our own Chad Evans to talk about our newest retail location and demo studio in the heart of Nashville, TN! Check out this inside look at the store and come visit us at Vintage King Nashville! Continue reading →

One of our recent Tech Shop restorations is featured in the November issue of Electronic Musician! For the recording of the latest trio of records, the band dropped their Dalcon board from their studio, Jingletown Recording Studios, and picked up a Neve 8068 32-channel console from Vintage King. Continue reading →

We're really excited that Resolution Magazine has tapped us for a special multi-part series. Over the next few months, the magazine will be detailing how we run the VK Tech Shop and our views on preserving recording history. Continue reading →

Vintage King relocated our technical, restoration and fulfillment departments into a new, 10,000 square foot facility in Ferndale, MI. We are also pleased to announce the official opening of our restoration department to the entire professional audio community, not just those who purchase gear from Vintage King directly. In addition to the legendary consoles and outboard gear that we both sell and restore, including the recent refurbished Neve 8078 console for the legendary Electric Lady Studios, we are now offering our Premium Restoration Service for personal gear (purchased elsewhere) as well. Continue reading →