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  1. Win A $250 Gift Card In Vintage King's 2024 Studio Showdown

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Win A $250 Gift Card In Vintage King's 2024 Studio Showdown
    An SSL G-COMP 500 Series compressor and a Standard Audio Levelor 500 Series module flanking a graphic of a reel of analog tape with the Vintage King logo in the center falling throughh a basketball net made of audio cables. Text at the bottom reads Vintage King Studio Showdown.What's your favorite piece of new outboard gear on the market right now? It's a challenging question, given the amazing array of releases out there, one that sparks even more thought than definitive answers. Do you choose a classic design that's withstood the test of time, or something new and innovative that pushes boundaries? Do you choose a "one-trick pony" that does one job exceptionally well, or a versatile "Swiss Army knife" that can tackle any task? This month, Vintage King is hosting the ultimate Studio Showdown outboard style! Keep scrolling to learn more about the 64 pieces of gear competing in this year's bracket, and how to vote for your favorite gear for a chance to win a $250 Vintage King gift card. Continue reading →
  2. The History Of Compressors In The Studio

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    The History Of Compressors In The Studio
    A rack of studio gear including Urei 1176, dbx 160A, and Teletronix LA-2A compressor.s Compression is one the most fundamental and widely used tools in music production and audio engineering in general. Compressors and limiters are used at every stage of the process, from pedalboards and vocal chains to mixing, mastering, and broadcast studios. They keep our mixes from clipping, smooth uneven dynamics, thicken vocal and instrument tones, and even provide creative effects when pushed to their limits. Continue reading →
  3. Vintage King's 2024 Valentine's Day Cards

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Vintage King's 2024 Valentine's Day Cards
    This Valentine's Day, Vintage King is releasing another custom set of hand-drawn cards inspired by classic studio gear! These one-of-a-kind valentines are a testament to the enduring beauty of classic studio gear, and a celebration of our passion for music and sound. Continue reading →
  4. The History Of The Studio Console, Part 2

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    The History Of The Studio Console, Part 2
    A frontal view of a 96-channel SSL Duality console installed in a mixing studio with two sets of speakers and a computer monitor behind it. (Photo by Audio Mix House. Watermarks have been removed.)

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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ In Part 1 of this series, we covered the evolution of studio recording consoles from their conception in the mid-1950s through a golden era of analog consoles and the introduction of automation and early digital systems. We left off in 1979, just as another golden age was about to begin.  Continue reading →
  5. Win A $500 Vintage King Gift Card In Our New Year New Gear Giveaway

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Win A $500 Vintage King Gift Card In Our New Year New Gear Giveaway
    2024 is here, and as a new chapter unfolds in your sonic journey, Vintage King wants to help you start it with a huge bang. In our New Year, New Gear Giveaway, we're going to reward three random winners with a $500 Vintage King gift card. How should you spend the $500? That's entirely up to you, but there's a lot to choose from. Recently, we broke down all of our best-selling gear from 2023 in the categories of audio interfaces, microphones, monitors, and outboard gear. If you need more inspiration, there's lots of fresh new gear for 2024, and even more on the way with the upcoming NAMM Show. Continue reading →
  6. Music Documentaries To Watch Over The Holidays [2023 Edition]

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Music Documentaries To Watch Over The Holidays [2023 Edition]
    In 2023, the world was treated to a spectacular array of music documentaries that delved deep into the diverse and dynamic landscape of the music industry. Per tradition around these parts, Vintage King has put together some of our favorites from the past 365 days and is giving you the ultimate list of music documentaries to watch over the holidays. If you feel that you need more than the eight new docs on our list below, don't worry! Check out our blogs from previous years here (20142015201620172018201920202021, and 2022), and you'll find enough watching fodder to cover you for a few months. Continue reading →
  7. Join Vintage King For Our Holiday Block Party

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Join Vintage King For Our Holiday Block Party
    The holiday season is close at hand, and things feel a little bit extra special this time of year at Vintage King. Not only are we celebrating our 30th anniversary, but we’re doing so in grand fashion with a Holiday Block Party. Want to know the best part? You’re invited!  Vintage King Los Angeles and Vintage King Nashville will host...
  8. The History Of The Studio Console, Part 1

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    The History Of The Studio Console, Part 1
    For decades, the console was the heart of every studio—and for many, it still is. In a console-based studio, everything that’s recorded goes through the same set of preamps, equalizers, and output circuitry, all of which are painstakingly engineered to impart a flattering sound. If the recordings are mixed on the same console, everything goes through that same circuitry again, leaving a distinct sonic fingerprint. Some consoles add an extra touch of high-end sparkle, others reinforce the body and bass, and many impart a tinge of harmonic distortion. Each brand and model has its own signature sound, and manufacturers such as Neve, SSL, and API have become legendary in the music world. Continue reading →
  9. Celebrate Halloween with Custom Cards From Vintage King

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Celebrate Halloween with Custom Cards From Vintage King
    Halloween is just around the corner, and at Vintage King, we're getting into the spooky spirit with a brand-new collection of custom Halloween cards that will send shivers down your spine. Our love for all things audio meets our passion for the macabre in these one-of-a-kind cards that pay homage to classic studio gear and iconic horror movies. Continue reading →
  10. Legendary Studios & Their Sonic Legacies

    Posted by Kallie Marie

    Legendary Studios & Their Sonic Legacies
    One could argue that the walls of recording studios really do talk. Acoustically speaking they do, and so much of the sound of a record can be shaped by the spaces and places that they are recorded in. The consoles, the equipment, instruments, and the engineers and producers at the helm all combine together to form an alchemy necessary for making music, and if you’re lucky music history. Around the world, there are many legendary recording studios that were home to great artists, engineers, and producers, iconic technical developments, and cultural shifts. Here are a few studios whose walls could certainly fill volumes with music and stories. Continue reading →
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