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In the 45 years since the last Neumann U47 FET was built, the microphone has grown in stature among vintage gear collectors and studio owners around the world. Capable of capturing epic drum and amplifier sounds, the transistor mic remains a truly versatile piece of recording art. Today at AES 2014, Neumann announced that they would be reviving the classic U47 FET, as a part of a special collector's series. Continue reading →

Antelope Audio has already made a big announcement today at AES 2014 with the release of three new audio devices. Offering the world its first glimpses at the MP32, Satori and Pure2, the Santa Monica-based company's new gear is designed to work cohesively within an innovative platform control panel that is extremely easy to use. Continue reading →

The MiniMain12 from Barefoot Sound is known as one of the best monitors in the pro audio world. Offering supremely accurate sounds, the monitor is a great fit for any studio that isn't worried about their budget. In order to offer incredible audio to studios of all shapes and sizes, Barefoot has stripped down its flagship monitor and created the brand new MicroMain45. Continue reading →

When it comes to replicating vintage audio gear, there is no more sought after sound than that of Abbey Road from the years 1964 to 1968. This peak period of the studio saw EMI technicians churning out incredible audio innovations, which The Beatles would use on recordings that forever changed the world. The recording console behind this era was the REDD .51, which was packed with Abbey Road’s secret weapon, the REDD .47 preamp. Thankfully, Chandler Limited has bringing back this masterpiece. Continue reading →

Apogee Electronics' Ensemble studio interface set the audio world ablaze when it originally debuted in 2007, gaining accolades and awards like the TEC Award for Digital Audio Technology. Making the decision to improve their original design, Apogee has announced the release of the Ensemble Thunderbolt, which comes packed with Thunderbolt 2 technology, eight mic pres and upgraded monitor controller functionality. Continue reading →

0% Financing / 36 Months on API 1608 and The Box In honor of the 137th edition of the AES Convention, Vintage King is offering a special financing deal on two distinct API consoles. With a 0% interest financing plan for 36 months, API and Vintage King have worked out this deal to offer audio enthusiasts help when it comes to purchasing these special consoles. Continue reading →

It's that time of year again, when gear announcements are a plenty and the audio world can't wait to see what happens next at the 137th edition of the AES Convention. With AES 2014 taking place in Los Angeles, it's fitting that Vintage King's flagship store will serve as home base to some of the week's most exciting events. To help make life easier on convention-goers, Vintage King will be running a shuttle service from the Los Angeles Convention Center to Vintage King Los Angeles. Located only two miles away from the convention floor, your trip to our LA store is as simple as signing up for the AVID Stereo Bus at our booth (#1025). Continue reading →

AES 2014 is nearly upon us and you may already be feeling a little tired. There all of the sneak peeks of new gear on Facebook, hushed hubbub about what's next and your practice walks for the convention floor around the neighborhood... It's seems like your ready for a break. Please allow us to welcome you to the UA Lounge 1176. As your vintage-themed audio refuge throughout the entire AES show, Universal Audio is taking over the Vintage King Los Angeles lobby and turning it into an ultra-hip lounge. Dubbed UA Lounge 1176, this space is the perfect place to grab a couch, feel the shag under your feet and hit play on the latest plug-ins from Universal Audio. Continue reading →

Solid State Logic constantly develops new technology that both reflects the needs of demanding audio professionals and provides new and innovative tools for audio creation. With their brand new console, the XL-Desk, Solid State Logic is dialing it back to provide users with a more vintage feel and less modern automation. Continue reading →

Vintage King comrades Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick have long been two of the most knowledgeable resources on pro audio in the business. Now, with the release of their book The Pensado Papers, Dave and Herb are sharing the story of their rise to success, including behind the scenes details of their web show, Pensado's Place. Continue reading →