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  1. Buyer’s Guide: SSL Control Surfaces

    Posted by Robert Steiner

    Buyer’s Guide: SSL Control Surfaces
    SSL UF8, UF1, and UC1 control surfaces with the SSL 360 Link software in the background. Solid State Logic first cemented its legendary status in the music recording world with its one-of-a-kind consoles. Since then, they’ve thrived in the digital age thanks to their wide range of plug-ins that maintain the quality and versatility expected from SSL hardware.  So when it came to combining the analog and digital realms with their control surfaces, SSL pulled from decades of experience and engineering to deliver three one-of-a-kind devices: The UF8, the UF1, and the UC1. Continue reading →
  2. Buyer's Guide: SSL Audio Interfaces And Desktop Mixers

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Buyer's Guide: SSL Audio Interfaces And Desktop Mixers
    An SSL 12 audio interface sitting on a studio desk surround by synthesizers and outboard gear. Solid State Logic may be known for its legendary recording and mixing consoles, but over the last few years, the storied studio icons have branched out into more portable recording solutions. Tailor-made for capturing studio-quality sound at home or on the go, SSL's desktop audio interfaces and mixers the brand's signature sound in a compact and affordable package. Continue reading to learn more about SSL's audio interfaces and desktop mixers, including the best-selling SSL2+ audio interface and BiG SiX desktop mixer. Continue reading →
  3. Buyer's Guide: SSL Outboard Gear And 500 Series Modules

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Buyer's Guide: SSL Outboard Gear And 500 Series Modules
    SSL Fusion Solid State Logic's signature sound was defined by its legendary consoles in the 70s and 80s. Used on countless classic records, the brand's industry-leading preamps, EQs, and dynamics modules defined the sound of the era. In addition to the brand's wide range of cutting-edge consoles, SSL also offers a number of its iconic designs in convenient rack-mountable and 500 Series formats. Continue reading to learn more about SSL's popular outboard gear and 500 Series modules—from classics like the E-Series EQ and G-Comp bus compressor to modern designs like Fusion and The BUS+. Continue reading →
  4. Buyer’s Guide: Neumann Studio Monitors

    Posted by Robert Steiner

    Buyer’s Guide: Neumann Studio Monitors
    A close-up of the woofer on a Neumann KH 150 studio monitor When it comes to audio brands, Neumann is one of the most legendary names in the business. This German company has been innovating and pushing boundaries since the early 20th century, and they certainly aren’t slowing down any time soon. While they’re best known for their revolutionary condenser mics, the company also sports an impressive line of versatile and transparent studio monitors designed for pretty much any space. In fact, some can even be calibrated to literally be designed for your space. With that, here’s a quick guide to all of the Neumann speaker monitors currently available at Vintage King so you can find the best fit for you.  Continue reading →
  5. Buyer's Guide: Dynaudio Studio Monitors

    Posted by Robert Steiner

    Buyer's Guide: Dynaudio Studio Monitors
    Dynaudio Core Series studio monitors, including the Core 47, Core 59, Core 7, and Core Sub. Since the late 1970s, Danish speaker makers Dynaudio have been crafting innovative and transparent speaker designs for professional recording studios, cutting-edge home theater systems, and high-end automobiles. Known for their uncompromising accuracy, consistency, and detail, Dynaudio studio monitors are trusted by some of today's top engineers, producers, and musicians. Continue reading →
  6. Buyer’s Guide: Monitor Management and Calibration Tools

    Posted by Robert Steiner

    Buyer’s Guide: Monitor Management and Calibration Tools
    A close-up of the Trinnov 3D Measurement Microphone with a blurry speaker and 500 Series studio gear in the background. When it comes to mixing and mastering, every aspect and detail of your space, from speaker placement to the type of carpet on the floor, has an impact on what you're hearing. Monitor management and calibration tools are essential for fine-tuning your setup and optimizing your sound, and while the concept is simple, there are a lot of things to consider before choosing your approach. In this Buyer's Guide, you'll learn about the different types of monitor management and calibration tools available, how they work, and how to implement them in your studio.   Continue reading →
  7. Buyer's Guide: Genelec Studio Monitors

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Buyer's Guide: Genelec Studio Monitors
    Genelec "The Ones" Series studio monitors. With a wide range of distinctly shaped speakers powered by groundbreaking software, Genelec is behind some of the most recognizable, celebrated, and trusted products in the audio world.  From compact monitors to Smart Active Monitoring systems, you can expect the same level of quality and reliability across Genelec’s product line. But with so many options to choose from, each with its own strengths, it can be difficult to know which pair is right for your studio. In this buyer’s guide, we’ll summarize all of Genelec's products to help you find the perfect solution.   Continue reading →
  8. Buyer's Guide: Universal Audio Microphones

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    Buyer's Guide: Universal Audio Microphones
    Universal Audio and its affiliated brands have a longstanding reputation for producing top-tier studio hardware that has become highly sought after by engineers, even decades later. From Bill Putnam’s innovative early preamp and console designs to the famous Teletronix LA-2A and UREI 1176 compressors, these products have achieved almost mythical status, inspiring many reissues and copies. Today, Universal Audio is known for its popular interfaces, advanced DSP systems, and convincing analog emulation plugins. Continue reading →
  9. Buyer's Guide: Earthworks Audio

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    Buyer's Guide: Earthworks Audio
    Earthworks Audio is known throughout the industry for producing extremely accurate microphones with ruler-flat frequency response and lightning-fast transient response. Top engineers and acousticians trust their world-class measurement microphones to collect acoustical data and calibrate high-end sound systems, while their specialized instrument and vocal microphones excel at delivering sound so pure and detailed it’s like being in the room. Earthworks even offers a line of broadcast-style microphones that capture crystal-clear speech for podcasters, streamers, and video creators.  Continue reading →
  10. Buyer's Guide: AEA Microphones & Preamps

    Posted by Michael Hahn

    Buyer's Guide: AEA Microphones & Preamps
    AEA is one of the most respected manufacturers of ribbon microphones for studio recording. The California-based company is known for resurrecting the legacy of a pivotal series of microphones from the earliest era of sound reproduction. But there’s more to AEA than spot-on vintage recreations. In this buyer’s guide, you’ll get an intro to the company, an overview of its offerings, and the details of its key products. Continue reading →
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