New Gear From The NAMM Show 2025

The NAMM Show 2025 is here, and Vintage King is on the ground, bringing you all the latest and greatest gear straight from the showroom floor! From state-of-the-art audio interfaces to game-changing recording tools, this year’s event is packed with innovations that you won’t want to miss. 

Keep reading to explore some of the exciting new products that have already been unveiled, and stay tuned as we continue to share more updates and highlights throughout the show. Don’t forget to check out our New At NAMM category to shop all of the new gear released at the 2025 NAMM Show. 

Check back all week as we add new videos and photos from the showroom floor!

Neve 88C Stereo VCA Desktop Compressor

The Neve 88C brings the legendary dynamics section of the iconic 88R console to a sleek and portable desktop format, delivering studio-quality compression for tracking, mixing, and mastering in any environment. Built on decades of VCA compression innovation, the 88C offers the smooth, musical character and precision control that have made Neve gear a staple in top-tier studios. With adaptive attack and release settings, brick-wall limiting, and comprehensive metering, this compact unit provides unmatched versatility for a range of studio applications.

Designed for portability, the 88C is USB-C powered and features professional-grade balanced connections, making it an ideal companion to the 88M or a powerful standalone compressor. Engineered in the UK and packed with advanced features like variable sidechain filtering and true bypass, the 88C ensures the polished, professional finish that Neve dynamics are known for—whether you're in a world-class facility or your home studio.

API ASM164 16-Channel Summing Mixer

Another hot new release at this year’s NAMM Show is the API ASM164, a 16-channel analog summing mixer that brings the iconic API sound to a compact 19-inch rackmount format. Drawing from the summing section of THE BOX console, the ASM164 is built for professional project studios, home setups, and production facilities seeking high-quality summing performance. 

Features include balanced DB-25 connectors, API's proprietary 2510 and 2520 op-amps, two stereo program buses, and insert send/return options for each channel. With its robust build, flexible routing, and legendary sonic character, the ASM164 delivers API’s unmistakable analog warmth and precision in a cost-effective package.

SSL 18 Audio Interface & Alpha 8 Expander

Solid State Logic made two exciting announcements at this year's NAMM show with the SSL 18 audio interface and Alpha 8 expander.

First, let's talk about the SSL 18, which ushers in a new era for rackmount USB audio interfaces, combining professional-grade performance with Solid State Logic’s legendary sound quality. Equipped with 32-bit/192 kHz next-gen converters, eight high-performance SSL-designed mic preamps, and advanced digital I/O, the SSL 18 provides pristine audio fidelity and exceptional flexibility for recording, producing, and mixing.

The SSL 18's built-in Legacy 4K analog enhancement adds the iconic warmth and harmonic richness of SSL’s 4000 series consoles, while the dual headphone outputs, configurable monitor section, and integrated mixer powered by SSL 360 ensure seamless control and adaptability. With comprehensive digital connectivity, built-in talkback, and the included SSL Production Pack, the SSL 18 becomes the ultimate studio centerpiece, designed to elevate every aspect of your creative workflow.

Need even more I/O? Check out the SSL Alpha 8, a versatile 8-in/8-out AD/DA converter designed to elevate your studio setup. Whether used as an audio interface expander via ADAT and S/PDIF or configured as an 18-in/18-out USB audio interface, ALPHA 8 delivers professional-grade sound quality with next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters.

Offering exceptional dynamic range, low distortion, and flexible routing options, it’s perfect for integrating analog outboard gear, synths, samplers, and more while maintaining pristine signal integrity. Adjustable operating levels and comprehensive digital connectivity, including Word Clock, ensure seamless compatibility with your setup, while ALPHA 8's ability to send control voltage makes it ideal for electronic music producers.

Barefoot Sound Footprint03C Center Channel Active Monitor

Following the launch of the best-selling Footprint03 studio monitors at last year’s NAMM Show, Barefoot is back with a new speaker tailor-made for immersive and surround setups.

The Barefoot Sound Footprint03C is a tri-amplified, 3-way center-channel monitor designed to seamlessly integrate with Footprint03 monitors. Delivering 260 watts of power, a sealed-box design, and Barefoot’s signature MEME and SPOC technologies, the Footprint03C provides clarity for dialogue and central audio elements. 

Featuring a 1" ring radiator tweeter, a 3.5" aluminum midrange driver, and dual 6.5" aluminum woofers, it offers powerful, distortion-free performance with an impressive frequency response of 42 Hz to 40 kHz. With advanced DSP, optimized amplifiers, and premium mounting options, this compact yet robust monitor is perfect for high-quality surround sound and Atmos mixing in professional and smaller studio environments.

 

Antelope Audio A4-1B Compressor & Satori Gen 2 Monitoring Controller Bundle

Antelope Audio launched two exciting new products just before the 2025 NAMM Show. Up first is the A4-1B tube-optical compressor, Antelope’s first foray into the realm of outboard gear. The A4-1B merges the lush, analog warmth of a classic tube-opto compressor with cutting-edge digital advancements for modern workflows. 

Inspired by the legendary CL 1B, it features premium UK-made transformers, high-grade capacitors, and superior tubes for rich, authentic compression. Advanced features like motorized potentiometers, software preset recall, and automated calibration ensure precision and consistency, while sidechain filtering and DAW integration add versatility for today’s audio professionals.

Next, we have the Satori Gen 2, which reimagines the brand’s award-winning monitoring controller with enhanced features and a refined design. Offering precise 0.25 dB stepped volume control, four mastering-grade headphone amps with advanced talkback, and a fully analog 4-channel summing mixer, it ensures unmatched transparency and flexibility. 

With expanded connectivity, including 8 stereo inputs, 4 stereo outputs, and versatile TRS, XLR, and D-Sub connections, the Satori Gen 2 integrates seamlessly into any studio setup. Paired with the upgraded R4S remote and user-friendly desktop app, this system delivers effortless control, flawless signal integrity, and the ultimate studio monitoring experience.

Focal Solo6 Black,  Trio6 Black, Utopia Main 112, & Uptopia Main 212 Studio Monitors

A few days ahead of this year's NAMM Show, Focal dropped a series of impressive new studio monitors. Up first is the new Utopia Main range of monitors, including the Uptopia Main 112 and Utopia Main 212. This new lineup features cutting-edge advancements, including the M-shape W-cone midrange driver, an upgraded Beryllium tweeter, 13" subwoofers with enhanced bass-reflex ports, and a current-mode amplification system for remarkably low THD at high SPLs. Both models are versatile, offering soffit-mounted or free-standing installation options.

Plus, Focal’s best-selling Solo6 and Trio6 studio monitors are now available in a sleek new black finish. Both monitors still feature the same critically acclaimed design and renowned French engineering, but now come in a sleek black colorway to match your studio.

Shure MV7i Dynamic USB Microphone

Shure launched a whole series of exciting new products at the 2025 NAMM Show, starting with the MV7i dynamic USB microphone and a built-in interface. Additionally, Shure dropped three new NXN series mics designed for drums and guitars, two new SLX-D receivers, and two new SM39 headset mics.

Heritage Audio

Heritage Audio showed off two new products at this year's NAMM Show; the O.H.M. Headphone Matching Amplifier and Synth Buddy Stereo Passive Desktop Switch.

As the world's first impedance headphone-matching amplifier, O.H.M. is designed to bring out your headphones' full potential. Once the input source is selected, O.H.M allows you to match the signal’s output impedance to your headphones’ impedance for pristine sound.

Synth lovers will love the new Synth Buddy Stereo Passive Desktop Switch, which offers instant access to all of your synths, drum machines, samplers, and other line-level instruments. Seamlessly connect up to 10 stereo (or 20 mono) line-level sources and toggle between them with the turn of a knob.

Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500

Cranborne Audio is on a hot streak when it comes to releasing innovative new products at the NAMM Show. Last year, we saw the Carnaby HE-2 harmonic EQ, preceded by the Carnaby 500 the year before. This year, Cranborne is back with a fresh new compressor design.

The Brick Lane 500 redefines analog compression with its groundbreaking Modal PWM Compression architecture, offering unmatched flexibility and precision in dynamic processing. Featuring six distinct compression modes (VELVET, FLOAT, SMASH, TAME, GLUE, and POLISH), this revolutionary module delivers everything from smooth, tube-inspired warmth to lightning-fast transient control and mastering-grade limiting. Each mode is more than a setting, acting as a unique compression philosophy with its own ballistics, harmonic profile, and sonic character.

The innovative 'Stress' control adapts dynamically, adding subtle tube-like warmth, explosive punch, or transparent clarity depending on the mode, transforming compression into a powerful tool for sound design and mixing. With full analog PWM signal processing, advanced transient anticipation through Analog Lookahead Technology, and zero-latency performance, the Brick Lane 500 sets a new benchmark for creativity and sonic excellence in the studio.

WesAudio ngTubeComp Tube Compressor

The WesAudio ngTubeComp combines classic vari-mu-style compression with the precision of modern digital recall. This next-generation tube compressor offers unparalleled flexibility with dual mono, stereo, and mid-side modes, allowing you to shape your sound with unmatched authenticity. With six tubes, four transformers, and features like adjustable harmonic distortion, side-chain filters, and advanced compression modes, the ngTubeComp delivers everything from subtle tonal enhancements to bold dynamic control.

 

Audient ID48 Audio Interface

Audient is taking its best-selling ID Series audio interfaces to new heights with the new ID48, a rackmount-able USB audio interface with eight analog mic preamps, built-in audio loopback, onboard monitor switching, ADAT Expandability, and more.

Equipped with eight Class A Audient Console mic preamps, 32-bit ESS converters, and innovative Switchable Analog Insert technology, the iD48 delivers pristine audio performance with ultimate flexibility. Plus, you can expand your setup with ADAT and SPDIF I/O, offering up to 16 additional channels for larger sessions, and integrate your favorite outboard gear using eight fully balanced inserts

Black Lion Audio

Black Lion Audio teamed up with legendary microphone-makers Shure for the Level-Loc compressor, a boutique re-creation of the classic, hard-to-find Shure Level-Loc compressor that combines the tonal qualities of the original with modern connectivity and control options.

Black Lion also introduced two exciting patchbay solutions at NAMM this year: the PBR TT LIT and PBR TRS3-LIT, both featuring customizable LED displays. The PBR TT LIT is a classic 96-point TT/DB25 patchbay, while the PBR TRS3-LIT is a 48-point TRS patchbay with 3-way switching. Both units offer gold-plated connectors for optimal signal clarity and easy interconnection of outboard gear. 

Harrison Audio 32Classic MS Mixstrip

The Harrison Audio 32Classic MS brings the iconic sound of the legendary 32Classic recording console into a 19-inch rack format, offering all-analog processing for today’s studios. With its premium Jensen transformer-coupled mic preamp, four-band parametric EQ, and character-rich LP/HP filters, this channel strip delivers the warm, smooth tone that defined countless classic records by artists like Michael Jackson and Fleetwood Mac.

Designed for versatility, it features a comprehensive input section with front and rear connectivity options, a balanced insert point for additional processing, and an integrated stereo mix bus for summing multiple units. Perfect for recording, mixing, or hybrid workflows, the 32Classic MS combines vintage sound with modern flexibility, giving engineers a powerful tool to elevate any project.

 

Gainlab Audio

The folks at Gainlab Audio launched two new products right before the NAMM Show this year. The GLA-TS1 Wizard is a revolutionary hardware EQ and saturator that combines all-analog, tube-driven circuitry with versatile digital plug-in control for remotely adjusting parameters and instantly recalling settings.

Designed to be the command center of your studio, the GLA-MC1 Lieutenant allows you to select between four sources and route them to three destinations, plus a separate Cue loop, talkback system, and headphone outputs.

AEA NUVO N28 Active Stereo Ribbon Microphone

AEA's latest addition to the NUVO lineup, the AEA NUVO N28, is a compact stereo ribbon microphone featuring two matched bidirectional ribbon transducers in a fixed Blumlein configuration. Designed for maximum versatility, the NUVO N28 operates on standard 48V Phaton Power, meaning you can use it with any preamp. Plus, its sleek, compact design makes it easy to capture natural, immersive stereo recordings in any setting—from the studio to the stage.

KORG

Just before the start of this year’s NAMM Show, KORG dropped a series of new exciting new products, including the new KRONOS workstations, minikorg 700Sm synthesizer, multi/poly synth module, and more.

Black Box Analog Design HG-Q 

The Black Box Analog Design HG-Q is a versatile 3U tube-driven EQ and saturator that redefines analog processing with digital plugin control. Offering six fully independent bands per channel, it combines precise frequency shaping with rich harmonic saturation for unparalleled creative flexibility. 

With features like dynamic phase interactions, 2X mode for intensified tonal reshaping, and mid-side processing, the HG-Q opens up new possibilities for mixing and mastering. Its seamless integration with a powerful plugin adds even more versatility, making it a game-changing tool for modern studios.

Flock Audio SWITCH Monitor Controller

Flock Audio’s new SWITCH monitor controller offers effortless control over 8 mono/stereo inputs and stereo outputs, making it a versatile tool for audio engineers, musicians, and creators both in the studio and on stage. Featuring a manual rotary encoder and seamless USB-C integration with the SWITCH App, it allows for full customization and remote control to streamline your workflow and spark creative possibilities.

Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control

The Melbourne Instruments Toro-Control redefines MIDI control with motorized, touch-sensitive knobs and a highly customizable, intuitive design. Offering seamless control of both software and hardware, it features user-definable haptics, high-resolution displays for easy labeling, and internal memory capable of storing over 16,000 assignments. Compact and portable, Toro-Control operates across three powerful modes: MIX, PLUGIN, and MIDI with Motion Recorder.

Polyend Step Drum Machine Pedal

The Polyend Step is a groundbreaking drum machine in a compact pedal format, offering four customizable tracks and intuitive controls for studio, stage, and on-the-go creativity. Designed for creators of all levels, Step combines the playability of a stompbox with the depth of a professional sequencer. 

Its "Beat" and "Kit" knobs let you quickly explore rhythms and audition drum kits, while 16 patterns per song and deep customization options provide endless possibilities for creative expression. Dynamic tools like step probability, velocity control, and punch-in effects breathe life into your beats, while MIDI connectivity ensures tight synchronization with your setup.

Drawmer MQ-1 & MQ-2

Drawmer’s new MQ-1 and MQ-2 bring the timeless charm of the 1960s "Motown EQ" to the modern studio with advanced features and impeccable analog craftsmanship. Both units are seven-band proportional Q parametric equalizers, delivering the musicality of the original Motown-inspired EQ curves while adding contemporary tools like Drawmer’s signature "CRUSH" harmonic saturation for rich, warm tonal character.

The MQ-1 is a single-channel EQ with fully variable cut/boost across seven bell curves, ideal for crafting beautifully balanced mixes. Its integrated CRUSH circuit adds bass depth, midrange presence, and shimmering highs, making it a versatile tool for any signal chain.

The MQ-2, on the other hand, is a stereo version that takes things further with a one-knob, program-dependent compressor for effortless dynamics control. With single controls for both channels and the ability to swap the EQ and compressor in the signal path, the MQ-2 offers unmatched flexibility.

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If you’re interested in purchasing any of the new gear from the 2025 NAMM Show, we're here to help! Contact a Vintage King Audio Consultant via email or by phone at 866.644.0160.