Staff Picks Series

In this month's Staff Picks blog, we're chatting with Vintage King Audio Consultant James Good about his go-to gear for immersive mixing.  With close to 20 years of experience in pro audio, James has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Max Martin, Blackbird Studios, Apple Music, and Bruno Mars. Throughout his career, James has helped build, design, and maintain some of the best studios in Los Angeles and around the world. Today, he uses that expertise to help clients of all levels—from Grammy-winning producers to home studio enthusiasts—build their dream setups. Continue reading →

In this month's Staff Picks blog, we're chatting with Vintage King Audio Consultant Chris Karn about his favorite equalizers for tracking and mixing. Before joining the Vintage King team, Chris established himself as an accomplished musician and producer, securing multiple record deals and landing placements in major TV shows like How I Met Your Mother and Scrubs. His work alongside legendary producers like Daniel Lanois, Joe Chiccarelli, and John Shanks has given him a unique perspective on crafting great sound.  Continue reading →

In this month’s Staff Picks blog, we’re chatting with Vintage King Audio Consultant Alex St. Cin about his favorite outboard gear for tracking and mixing. Alex owns and operates Lighthouse Sounds studio in Alton, Illinois, where he records and mixes a variety of musical artists. While engineering sessions at Lighthouse, Alex has developed a deep-seated knowledge of pro audio gear, one that would endear him to helping others develop their own sound. Find out more about Alex’s favorite outboard gear, what he appreciates about each piece, and how he incorporates them into his studio setup below.  Continue reading →

In this month’s Staff Picks blog, we’re chatting with Vintage King Audio Consultant Kevin Schuck about his go-to gear for tracking guitar.  Continue reading →

In this month’s Staff Picks blog, we’re sitting down with Vintage King Audio Consultant Brett Kutter to learn more about some of his favorite guitar pedals.  As a child, Brett listened to Boston, Def Leppard, and Metallica with his parents before discovering bands like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Sonic Youth in the ‘90s – so it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about stompboxes. Continue reading →

In our new Staff Picks series, we’re sitting down with Vintage King Audio Consultants to learn more about their favorite gear. This month, we’re chatting with Cody Angel about his mixing rig. In addition to being an accomplished country musician and steel guitar player with performances at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and Stagecoach Festival under his belt, Cody Angel also knows a thing or two about mixing.  Continue reading →

Recently, we sat down with a few of our veteran audio consultants to talk about some of the most memorable gear sales they’ve been a part of over the years. Joining the Vintage King team in 2005, Akane Nakamura has brokered some of the most exotic audio equipment sales in the business, from legendary tube microphones to iconic mixing desks. In this installment, we take a look at some of Akane’s favorite pieces to come through the VK doors. But first, let’s learn a little bit more about Akane’s rich history in the recording industry.  Continue reading →

When it comes to selecting the right monitor for your studio space, there are a number of factors to consider. You want something that fits your space, the projects that you are working on and gives you the best representation of the audio you're recording, mixing or mastering. With so many different options to choose from in the modern world of pro audio speakers, it can be difficult to choose the right one for your studio. Check out what some of our sales staff have recently chosen as their favorite monitors and then discover our massive selection of active and passive speakers. Continue reading →