Fun Stuff

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 →

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 →

Halloween is fast approaching, and at Vintage King, we’re thrilled to introduce a chillingly creative collection of custom Halloween cards. Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022), and you'll find enough watching fodder to cover you for a few months. Continue reading →