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AMS Neve has announced an exciting new promo that will net you big savings when you bring home a Genesys Black console. When you order a new AMS Neve Genesys Black console from Vintage King Audio, you'll receive a monitor section digital converter option for free. That's $2750 in savings! The AMS Neve Genesys Black blends the best in classic and modern console design. The console is digitally controlled, but features the beloved analog circuitry that AMS Neve has built its reputation on. Offering up classic 1073 mic/line preamps, hands-on DAW control, 4-band EQ, and a modular make-up, the Genesys Black is the perfect way to get the Neve sound in your studio. Continue reading →

For over 25 years, Vintage King Audio has been home to a world-class tech shop that lovingly revives the gear of the classic recording studio era. This one-of-a-kind restoration process extends to even the biggest of projects, as our technicians have breathed new life into hundreds of recording consoles throughout our history. Over at the Vintage King Tech Shop, our console techs are currently preparing to start work on a vintage Neve 8058. Perhaps one of the best known recording consoles, the Neve 8058 was introduced to the world in the mid-70s and quickly earned a reputation for its larger than life sound. They are considered by many to be the holy grail for tracking and mixing. Continue reading →

The biggest news out of the gate today at the annual AES convention is the announcement of the Solid State Logic Origin recording console. Solid State Logic has long been one of the world's leading console creators and the Origin looks to be another definitive desk in their storied history.The Solid State Logic Origin is an inline, 32-channel analog console with two independent signal paths per channel, 16 buses with centralized bus switching, and advanced communications controls in a compact, ergonomic design. Inspired by the iconic SL 4000 E, SSL Origin combines classic SSL components like the legendary 242 EQ and Bus Compressor with innovative new features like a fully customizable Center section and an all-new transistor-based PURE DRIVE preamp design to deliver unparalleled sound quality and versatility. Continue reading →

At the start of the Summer NAMM Show on Thursday, July 18th, Avid announced the release of the brand new S4 and S1 control surfaces. The pro audio giant teamed up with Vintage King for a special launch event later that evening at our Nashville showroom. This event was the first chance the general public had to see the new S4 and S1 up close and personal. Both control surfaces were on display at Vintage King Nashville, offering patrons a chance to interact with the new products, meet the Avid team and talk about what they could expect upon release. Continue reading →

E Scott Lindner is a professional recording engineer, studio owner, and guitarist who has worked with world-class artists like David Bowie, Pat Metheny, and Mariah Carey. In 2017, Scott teamed up with four partners to open Pinch Recording in Long Island City, New York. In order to capture a more authentic analog sound, Pinch recently upgraded to a new API 2448 32-channel console. We recently had the pleasure of chatting with Scott about his experience purchasing an analog console from Vintage King. Read on to learn why Scott chose to upgrade to a large format console, the installation process, and how Pinch’s new API console has helped increase business. Continue reading →

API Audio recently introduced their latest creation, the 2448, which follows in line with their classic console offerings like the 1608, Legacy AXS, and Vision series. The 2448 is available in 24-channel, 32-channel, and 40-channel configurations, and each channel features two complete audio paths for true ‘inline’ simultaneous analog tracking and monitoring. We want to help our clients upgrade to the API 2448 and one way we are making it easier is by offering the highest trade-in prices on API 1608 consoles. Let’s take a look at the math to see how you can easily finance a new console when trading in your current 1608 desk Continue reading →