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  1. The History of EQ in the Studio

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    The History of EQ in the Studio
    Two Pultec EQP-1A EQs in a rack. Equalization (or EQ, as anyone reading this probably knows it) is the single most common type of audio effect. It’s in our DAW software, our outboard racks, our consoles, our synthesizers, our guitar pedals—even your phone probably has a built-in EQ.  Continue reading →
  2. Vintage King Unveils the VK 25: The World’s First Dynamic/Condenser/Ribbon Microphone

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Vintage King Unveils the VK 25: The World’s First Dynamic/Condenser/Ribbon Microphone
    VK 25 Dynamic / Condenser / Ribbon Microphone - Vintage King April Fools Day For decades, engineers have faced an impossible choice: do I reach for a dynamic, a condenser, or a ribbon mic? Each has its strengths, each its weaknesses—but what if you didn’t have to choose? What if you could have all three in a single microphone? Introducing the VK 25 Switchable Dynamic/Condenser/Ribbon microphone—the first mic in history to house three fully independent analog circuits in one body. No modeling, no digital trickery—just pure, unadulterated transducer technology pushed to its absolute limit.  Continue reading →
  3. Vintage King's 2025 Valentine's Day Cards

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Vintage King's 2025 Valentine's Day Cards
    Text that reads Happy Valentines Day with cartoon images of an anthropomorphized Fairchild compressor and reel-to-reel tape machine. Love is in the air—and so is the sound of classic studio gear! This Valentine’s Day, Vintage King is back with our third annual collection of custom, hand-drawn cards inspired by legendary recording equipment. Continue reading →
  4. Music Documentaries To Watch Over The Holidays [2024 Edition]

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Music Documentaries To Watch Over The Holidays [2024 Edition]
    One of our longest-running traditions on the Vintage King blog is that when the calendar nears the end of the year, we compile a list of new music documentaries to watch over the holidays. This year's list marks the 11th edition of our annual roundup, dating all the way back to 2014! Check out our previous lists here. Continue reading →
  5. Celebrate Halloween 2024 With More Custom Cards From Vintage King

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Celebrate Halloween 2024 With More Custom Cards From Vintage King
    Vintage King 2024 Custom Halloween Cards Halloween is fast approaching, and at Vintage King, we’re thrilled to introduce a chillingly creative collection of custom Halloween cards. Continue reading →
  6. Vintage King Unveils New ERGO12345 Standing Console

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Vintage King Unveils New ERGO12345 Standing Console
    Are you tired of spending all day sitting at a desk? Is this really what you had in mind when you signed up to be an audio professional? Do you dream of mixing free from the burdens of your padded prison, the dreaded office chair? Well, hold onto your headphones, because we've got the ultimate solution for you! Introducing the Vintage King ERGO12345 Standing Console, the world's first ergonomic standing recording and mixing console! It's the multitasking marvel you never knew you needed until now! Continue reading →
  7. 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 →
  8. 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 →
  9. 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.)

Source:
https://flickr.com/photos/audiomixhouse/13429934964

License:
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 →
  10. 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 →
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