Vintage King Gear Demos

Quick Hits: Gainlab Audio Empress Tube EQ

Since the 1950s, passive tube EQs have remained a go-to choice for engineers looking to add warmth, depth, and musical…

5 months ago

Hear The Gear: Heiserman Audio H47tube Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

It’s no secret that the U 47 is one of the most celebrated microphones in recording history, but owning a…

5 months ago

Hear The Gear: FLEA Microphones FLEA47 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

When it comes to modern reproductions of vintage microphones, FLEA Microphones stands among the very best in the pro audio…

6 months ago

Fresh Listen: Moog Music Minimoog Model D Bob Moog Tribute Edition (2026)

Moog's Minimoog Model D was a sonic revolution in 1970. For the first time in history, Bob Moog and his…

6 months ago

VK Shootout: Neve 33609/N Stereo Compressor & Universal Audio Neve 33609/C Plug-In

There's no denying that the Neve 33609 is one of the world's most beloved stereo compressor/limiters. Revered since its debut,…

6 months ago

VK Shootout: Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec EQP-500A, & UAD Pultec EQP-1A

The road to creating legendary EQs was a rocky one for Pultec co-founders Eugene Shenk and Ollie Summerlin. The New…

7 months ago

First Listen: Chandler Limited REDD.47 Special Edition Preamp

Chandler Limited's collaboration with Abbey Road Studios has produced some of the best analog gear of the past two decades.…

8 months ago

Hear The Gear: Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 PWM Compressor

When it comes to outboard gear, finding a unit that breaks new ground can be a bit of a challenge.…

9 months ago

Hear The Gear: Neumann M 49 V Tube Condenser Microphone

Few microphones have shaped the sound of recorded music quite like the Neumann M 49. Used by icons like Frank…

9 months ago

First Listen: Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET Dual-Stage Compressor

Built on the foundation of Rupert Neve’s pioneering work, Rupert Neve Designs continues to set the standard for modern analog…

9 months ago