A person playing guitar and singing into a Lewitt RAY condenser microphone.

In a world where technology is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the studio, 2024 has been an exceptional year for innovation. From immersive audio setups and groundbreaking interfaces to mics that adapt to your every move, the new gear hitting the market this year is nothing short of revolutionary.

Whether you’re an engineer looking to explore the depths of Dolby Atmos or a guitarist needing pedalboard simplicity with studio-grade sound, there’s something new for everyone. Join us as we break down the most innovative studio gear of 2024.

Lewitt RAY Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Lewitt RAY Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The toughest hurdle for expressive singers or podcasters is remembering to stand still when recording. One step too close floods your sound with low end, a step to the right throws your voice into another room, and so on. Thankfully, the Lewitt Ray completely eliminates the problem like no other mic that’s come before.

Lewitt’s innovative AURA technology automatically adapts your levels and tone on the fly, just like autofocus on a camera. Even if you’re up close or far away, your mic will sound consistent, even, and balanced. In other words, you never have to worry about getting too close and clipping or moving too far and losing all your presence. The only thing you need to focus on is a great performance. 

Audient ORIA Immerisve Audio Interface And Monitor Controller

Audient ORIA Immerisve Audio Interface And Monitor Controller

Immersive audio is an exciting and growing corner of the audio world, with tech like Dolby Atmos transforming movies, music, and even VR games into awe-inspiring soundscapes. But in order to make the most out of your immersive mixing sessions, you must have the right tools for the job. 

The Audient ORIA is the first interface and monitor controller designed specifically for immersive audio. ORIA transforms your mixing space with simple room calibration technology, premium audio conversion, a plethora of connectivity options, and even Dolby Atmos Renderer integration.

Whether you're looking to get started with Dolby Atmos and immersive mixing, or are looking to upgrade your existing system, ORIA has everything you need to get the job done.

Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 2-Channel Harmonic EQ

Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 2-Channel Harmonic EQ

First introduced in the Carnaby 500, Cranborne’s groundbreaking harmonic EQ technology uses warm and hefty harmonic saturation to boost and cut frequencies, resulting in a vintage-esque but completely unique sound.

The Cranborne HE2 incorporates harmonic EQ into a full-sized 3-band unit, giving you even more flexibility and sonic options than ever. Best of all, the HE2 features three modes of operation – dual mono, stereo, and Mid/Side – making it easy to dial in the right sound for any session.

Gamechanger Mod Series Pedals

True to the brand's name, the mad scientists at Gamechanger Audio have once again delivered a series of game-changing pedals. 

Modular synth heads will feel right at home with the Mod Series Chorus, Delay, and Reverb pedals, which let you use patch cables (yes, real patch cables) to change the shape and dynamics of your effects. Each pedal has patches for dynamics and pitch, letting you dial in exactly how you want your pedal to react to your performance and playing style. 

Heritage Audio i73 PRO Series Audio Interfaces

Heritage Audio i73 PRO Series Audio Interfaces

This was a big year for 1073-style preamps and audio interfaces. In 2024, we saw not one, but two different takes on the 1073-interface combo, and Heritage Audio’s i73 Series is an incredibly sleek and versatile approach to the concept.

The i73 Series includes three models — the compact i73 PRO One, the dual-input PRO 2, and the versatile PRO EDGE, which features 12 inputs and 16 outputs. All three models combine true analog 73-style preamps with the portability and convenience of modern USB-C interfaces. Plus, each interface offers access to Heritage Audio’s ever-growing library of innovative, DSP-powered plug-ins, making for the best of both analog and digital worlds in one interface. 

Neve 1073SPX-D Channel Strip and Audio Interface

Neve 1073SPX-D Channel Strip and Audio Interface

The Neve 1073 is arguably one of the most iconic pieces of studio gear ever produced, but they've always required an external audio interface to use – until now.

The world's first audio interface with an authentic 1073 preamp, the 1073SPX is everything you’d expect from Neve, including a classic 1073 preamp, robust EQ controls, and all-analog circuitry.

Throw in class-leading converters, advanced monitor controls, and versatile USB and ADAT connectors, and you've got a truly incomparable piece of gear that’s guaranteed to transform your sound and studio workflow for the better.

Neve Genesys G3D Dolby Atmos Expansion For Genesys Black G32 and Genesys G48 Consoles

2024 was big for Neve, who saw multiple high-profile releases throughout the year. One of the biggest announcements was for the new Genesys G3D system, an innovative hardware and software system that allows users to create Dolby Atmos mixes directly from Genesys Black G32 and Genesys G48 Consoles.

In addition to a comprehensive immersive mixing software package, the Genesys G3D system introduces a number of innovative hardware upgrades, including a cutting-edge SSD-based, 64-bit computer system.

At the heart of the Genesys G3D system is the G3D monitor panel, equipped with easy-to-use touch-sensitive logicators. The new G3D system also expands Neve's industry-leading automation capabilities by adding 3D positioning parameters to the Genesys ControlPlugin, allowing for object automation from within the DAW.

Elysia Xpector Qube 500 Series Headphone Amp

Elysia Xpector Qube 500 Series Headphone Amp

This cube-esque headphone amp has much more to offer than meets the eye. The Xpector contains two separate stereo paths, one for engineers and the other for artists, complete with specific controls for the best headphone experience whether you’re in front of the mic or behind the board. 

The engineer side lets you instantly switch between listening back in mono, stereo, and more, while the artist side comes with high and low shelves for refining your own personal EQ profile. Both channels also let you between direct and DAW signals for dialing in the best mix for helping you lock in and create. 

Kemper PROFILER Player Pedal

Kemper PROFILER Player Pedal

The Kemper PROFILER Player pedal packs everything you know and love about the brand's best-selling PROFILER digital guitar amplifier and all-in-one effects processor into a compact and versatile pedal.

The PROFILER Player is the smallest member of the PROFILER family, but there are still plenty of features at the ready: Shockingly true-to-life amp profiles, authentic IRs, a massive library of studio-grade effects, Kemper’s cutting-edge Liquid Profile technology, and so much more. 

AlphaTheta Euphonia DJ Mixer

AlphaTheta Euphonia DJ Mixer

AlphaTheta's euphonia is a professional four-channel mixer that combines studio-quality Rupert Neve sonics with smooth, ergonomic controls and tons of flexibility for creative mixing.

AlphaTheta worked with Rupert Neve Designs to design Euphonia’s analog transformer circuit, which is based on the same revered components found in Rupert Neve consoles. But that’s not where the innovation ends – Euphonia also features a unique rotary control system for precise fine-tuning, an energy visualizer for seeing your mix transform in real time, and a 3-band master isolator for effortlessly matching and elevating your audience’s energy. 

IK Multimedia ARC Studio Room Correction System

IK Multimedia ARC Studio Room Correction System

If you’re tired of toiling over your mix and thinking you nailed it, only for it to sound completely different as soon as you play it in a different room, then the IK Multimedia ARC Studio is for you. 

This standalone digital acoustic correction system calibrates studio monitors to sound their best in any space, giving you a neutral and transparent sound that’s perfectly optimized for mixing. In other words, the ARC Studio removes your room’s influence on your monitor sound, allowing you to mix with the confidence that what you’re hearing will translate in any setting.  

Days of Yore Tower Spring Reverb

Days of Yore Tower Spring Reverb

Standing nearly 3.5 feet tall, the Days of Yore Reverb Tower lives up to its name as the tallest product on this list by a wide margin. 

The Days of Yore Reverb Tower is a modernized take on the spring reverb boxes of old, utilizing actual springs to create an authentic, mellow, and cascading reverb sound. This unique design is housed in a beautifully handcrafted smoked eucalyptus wood enclosure, making this unit look equally at home in a modern art museum as it would in a recording studio. 

Soyuz 013 Ambisonic FET Condenser Microphone

Last on our list is the Soyuz 013 Ambisonic microphone, which combines four of the brand's best-selling 013 FET mics into a single, phase-coherent, 4-channel microphone with ambisonic technology for recording 360 surround sound for playback on any format or system

In addition to being a great all-around studio condenser mic, Soyuz’s 013 Ambisonic microphone makes it easy for anyone to start experimenting with immersive audio. And the best part is, you don’t need any experience with surround sound or special gear to do it.

Best of all, the 013 Ambisonic mic comes bundled with everything you need to start recording immersive 360° audio right out of the box, including a custom 4-channel breakout cable and Soyuz's proprietary Ambisonic plug-ins, which handle the encoding and decoding responsibilities, and also allow you to re-arrange and re-shape your sound in new directions and perspectives, even after recording.

Cole NystromIf you’re interested in purchasing any of the gear mentioned in this blog, contact a Vintage King Audio Consultant via email or by phone at 866.644.0160.