News and Events

After months of anticipation, rumors and leaks we finally know when Pro Tools 11 is to be released, and what features to expect. Avid is describing it with phrases like "game-changer", "redefining possibilities" and "epic" but what does it all mean to you and me? Continue reading →

Vintage King is extremely excited to bring our love of music, gear and pro audio to Nashville, TN, and we couldn't be happier about our Music City team. We'd like to introduce Kurt Howell and Chad Evans, the latest additions to the VK family. These are fantastic guys, with deep roots in the Nashville scene and a passion for music that comes across in everything they do. Continue reading →

For years, we've been staring in awe at the amazing studios featured on the covers of Mix Magazine. This time, we're in awe because it's our own. Yes, all of us at Vintage King feel kinda giddy and mostly honored to have our Los Angeles store featured on the cover of the March issue of Mix Magazine. Continue reading →

Dave Pensado of Pensado's Place sits down with one of the most important figures of the recording industry, the legendary Rupert Neve! As a developer of microphone preamplifiers, equalizers and large format mixing consoles that are cherished throughout the industry for their incredible sound and build quality, the name “Neve” is synonymous with good sound. Continue reading →

On February 23, A-list engineer Ryan Hewitt will be rolling up his sleeves, pulling up a session, and passing along valuable insight about the mixing process. Vintage King is proud to sponsor the event, which is a part of the Studio Prodigy Master Class Series. This particular session could not be taking place in a better listening environment. Universal Mastering Studios is opening its doors, letting a small group of guests revel in their highly regarded Zero Reflection (ZR) acoustic space, crafted by Delta H Designs. Continue reading →

One of our recent Tech Shop restorations is featured in the November issue of Electronic Musician! For the recording of the latest trio of records, the band dropped their Dalcon board from their studio, Jingletown Recording Studios, and picked up a Neve 8068 32-channel console from Vintage King. Continue reading →

In the 83rd episode of Pensado's Place. Dave and Herb are joined by GRAMMY Award-winning mix engineer Tom Elmhirst!

Vintage King is excited to announce that the Gefell CMV 563 M7S has just started shipping. If you're familiar with mic history, those letters and numbers are no coincidence. Gefell has officially returned to producing one of its most highly acclaimed microphones in the brand's history. The original 1956-born tube condenser mic features an interchangeable capsule system, making it a beyond-viable option for nearly any application. The storied mic-maker has successfully bridged its decades-long production gap by ensuring that the new and vintage capsules are seamlessly interchangeable. Continue reading →