Top 10 New Releases From The 2025 NAMM Show

The 2025 NAMM Show was packed with exciting new gear, from groundbreaking innovations in audio technology to reimagined classics that pay homage to the past. After exploring every corner of the Anaheim Convention Center, we’ve narrowed it down to 10 standouts that captured our attention. Scroll down to explore our favorite new releases from the 2025 NAMM Show, complete with exclusive photos and videos from the showroom floor.

Neve 88C Dual Desktop Dynamics Compressor/Limiter

Neve made waves at the 2025 NAMM Show with the introduction of the brand’s new 88C Dual Desktop Dynamics USB Compressor/Limiter. Drawing from the legendary 88R console's dynamics section, this compact powerhouse brings Neve's renowned VCA compression technology to studios of all sizes. The 88C features two complete VCA compressors in a portable, USB-C-powered desktop unit, complete with balanced TRS connectors and three independent meters for precise visual feedback.

The 88C packs Neve's Adaptive Attack and Automatic Anti-Breathe technologies into its sleek desktop design, giving you all the professional compression character you'd expect from their flagship consoles. This makes it a perfect companion to Neve's 88M desktop preamp, though it stands just as strong on its own. Like all Neve gear, the 88C comes straight from the brand's UK headquarters, built alongside the flagship 88R consoles at the Burnley facility.

Learn more about the 88C compressor in our blog!

API Audio ASM164 Analog Summing Mixer

API Audio unveiled the ASM164 summing mixer at this year’s NAMM Show, bringing the coveted summing section from their BOX console into a streamlined 19-inch rack format. Based on API's legendary 2510 input opamps and 2520 output section, this 16-channel powerhouse delivers the unmistakable API sound that countless hit records have been built on. Each channel features a 31-step detented level control, center-detented pan pot, and dedicated insert points for maximum flexibility.

Solid State Logic SSL 18 USB Audio Interface

Solid State Logic made history at this year's NAMM show with the SSL 18, the brand's first-ever rackmount USB audio interface. Featuring 26 inputs, 28 outputs, and next-gen 32-bit/192 kHz converters, the SSL 18 combines world-class performance with unparalleled flexibility.

This powerhouse is equipped with eight SSL-designed mic preamps with switchable Legacy 4K mode, adding the rich harmonic saturation and punch of SSL’s iconic 4000 series consoles. Dual independent headphone outputs, 10 balanced line outputs, and DC-coupled connections ensure seamless integration into any setup, whether you’re tracking, mixing, or producing.

With advanced digital I/O, onboard monitor controls, and the legendary Listen Mic Compressor, the SSL 18 is ready to adapt to your creative needs. Paired with SSL 360° software the included production pack software, the SSL 18 offers comprehensive control over recording and mixing sessions.

Watch our First Listen video to learn more about the SSL 18 interface!

Barefoot Sound Footprint03C Center Channel Active Monitor

Barefoot Sound expanded on the brand's best-selling Footprint Series studio monitors at NAMM 2025 with the Footprint03C, a purpose-built center channel that complements the hit Footprint03 speakers launched last year. This tri-amplified powerhouse packs 260 watts of clean power and features Barefoot's signature MEME and SPOC technologies in a sealed cabinet design, delivering the crystal-clear mids that critical dialogue and center-panned elements demand.

The Footprint03C's driver array includes a 1" ring radiator tweeter, 3.5" aluminum midrange, and dual 6.5" aluminum woofers, working together to deliver pristine audio from 42 Hz all the way up to 40 kHz. Between its advanced DSP processing, meticulously optimized amplifiers, and flexible mounting options, this compact monitor is ready to anchor professional surround and Atmos setups in any size room.

Focal Solo6 & Trio6 Black Studio Monitors

Focal's most beloved monitors are now back in black. The new Focal Solo6 and Trio6 ST6 Black studio monitors feature everything you know and love about the originals—from the Beryllium inverted dome tweeter to the brand's innovative Dual Focus Mode—plus a sleek new black finish. Designed to compliment the look and feel of today's studio gear, the new Solo6 and Trio6 Black studio monitors feature striking modern aesthetic.

Flock Audio SWITCH Monitor Controller

It seemed like everyone at this year's NAMM Show was talking about Flock Audio's new SWITCH monitor controller. With 8 mono/stereo inputs and stereo outputs, SWITCH allows seamless toggling between gear. Perfect for the studio or the stage, SWITCH can be controlled manually using the LCD rotary knob, or via the powerful SWITCH App. But it's not just about convenience—SWITCH is built for sonic purity too, with 100% transparent routing and no AD/DA conversion, latency, or added noise.

Speaking of the stage, Flock Audio also showed off the brand's new PATCH LV, the first-ever digitally controlled analog routing solution for live sound.

Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 500 Series PWM Compressor

Cranborne Audio stole the spotlight at NAMM 2025 with the brand's Brick Lane 500—a groundbreaking PWM compressor that packs six distinct compression characters into a single 500 Series module. At its core, Modal PWM Compression technology delivers ultra-clean dynamic control while the variable Stress parameter lets you dial in harmonically rich coloration to taste.

The six compression modes transform the Brick Lane 500 from a vintage-inspired Vari-mu (VELVET) to a transparent optical design (FLOAT), an aggressive FET-style crusher (SMASH), a precise transient sculptor (TAME), a mix bus finalizer (GLUE), and even a mastering-grade limiter with analog lookahead (POLISH). Each mode completely reconfigures the unit's compression behavior, attack and release curves, and harmonic character—making the Brick Lane 500 effectively six world-class compressors in one sleek package.

WesAudio ngTubeComp Tube Compressor With Digital Recall

The WesAudio ngTubeComp combines the timeless warmth of vari-mu tube circuits with the precision of modern digital control. Equipped with six tubes and four transformers, this next-generation compressor delivers rich harmonic character and exceptional tonal depth, whether you’re mixing, mastering, or tracking.

With dual mono, stereo, and mid-side modes, the ngTubeComp offers unparalleled flexibility, while advanced compression options—like feedbackward, feed-forward, and limit modes—let you tailor dynamics to suit any application. Adjustable THD control and tube saturation circuitry add everything from subtle enhancement to bold, colorful tone, making it a versatile powerhouse.

Best of all, the ngTubeComp integrates seamlessly with all of your favorite DAWs via plug-in control for quickly adjusting parameters and instantly recalling settings.

Harrison Audio 32Classic MS Mixstrip Channel Strip

Harrison Audio’s 32Classic MS Mixstrip was a huge hit at NAMM 2025, bringing the iconic sound of the 32Classic console to a sleek, all-analog 19-inch rack unit. Featuring a transformer-coupled mic preamp, 4-band parametric EQ, and musical LP/HP filters with a 3 dB resonant peak, this channel strip delivers the legendary Harrison tone trusted by engineers like Bruce Swedien and Roger Nichols.

The 32Classic MS includes a versatile input section with dedicated Mic and Line inputs, front-panel Instrument/Hi-Z options, and utilities like 48V phantom power and a -20 dB pad. Its integrated stereo mix bus lets you cascade multiple units for summing, while balanced inserts and direct outputs provide ultimate flexibility. Perfect for hybrid workflows, the 32Classic MS combines vintage tone and modern features, making it a must-have for any recording or mixing setup.

Black Box Analog Design HG-Q Tube-Driven EQ/Saturator

Black Box Analog Design dropped a game-changer at NAMM 2025 with the HG-Q analog equalizer, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in a hardware EQ.

Unlike traditional designs, this dual-mono powerhouse lets you boost and cut frequencies simultaneously across six interactive bands, while its innovative tube saturation circuit brings out subtle mix elements without sacrificing clarity. HG-Q's unique topology creates complex interactions between bands, especially in 2X mode where you can push up to 16dB of boost or cut while intensifying those sweet tube harmonics.

Plus, the included plug-in control software isn't just another hardware remote—it's a fully modeled digital recreation of the HG-Q that lets you work seamlessly between hardware and "in-the-box" setups.

More Videos From The 2025 NAMM Show

Want to learn about even more gear from the 2025 NAMM Show? Check out our New At NAMM category to see all of this year’s new gear and read our New Gear From NAMM 2025 blog, featuring wrap-up videos from each day of the show. 

If you’re interested in purchasing any of the new gear from the 2025 NAMM Show, contact a Vintage King Audio Consultant via email or by phone at 866.644.0160.