Fun Stuff

Warmth, character, and balance. Three things that are vital to the recording studio, and just as essential to the perfect cup of coffee. And we should know, for over 30 years, Vintage King has been sipping on java while outfitting studios, testing gear, shipping boxes, and restoring vintage classics. Continue reading →

Last weekend at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, F1 took home the Oscar for Best Sound at the 98th Academy Awards. Here’s a look at the sound team that brought the high-octane sound of Formula 1 racing to the big screen, plus the equally talented sound teams behind the other nominees.  Continue reading →

Got gear on the brain? Who doesn't? Engineers, producers, and music makers are always dreaming about what's next, and Vintage King is here to help one lucky winner turn that mic, interface, plug-in, or whatever they are pining for into a reality. Continue reading →

Love is in the air, and this year, it sounds better than ever. Vintage King is back with our fourth annual collection of custom, hand-drawn Valentine's Day cards, and we think this might be our best one yet.  Continue reading →

As the annual Grammy Awards continue to emphasize elaborate performances and celebrity hosts, more and more awards are being left out of the prime-time broadcast, including most of the production-related awards. To recognize the talent behind the faders, here’s our roundup of the people and albums that took home awards for production, engineering, and immersive audio.  Continue reading →

The end of the year is a magical time when the world slows down just enough to catch your breath, and maybe sneak in an extra nap or two. Between the food, good cheer, and sleep, there’s often a little time to catch up on what you’ve missed. That’s why we’re continuing our annual tradition of sharing the best music documentaries to watch over the holidays. Continue reading →

From the first specialized loudspeakers designed for full-range sound reproduction to the latest and greatest active monitors with DSP and automatic calibration, the humble studio monitor has undergone many evolutions over the decades. While the core technology of loudspeakers has always been based on magnets moving air, studio monitors are specifically engineered to deliver the clearest, most accurate sound possible. ...

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 →

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 →

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 →