Mixing Console

AMS Neve upholds the legacies of two recording industry icons; the late Rupert Neve, who founded Neve Electronics in 1961, and Mark Crabtree, who established Advanced Music Systems in 1976. These two monolithic companies joined forces in 1990 to form AMS Neve, combining AMS’s digital expertise with Neve’s time-tested analog designs to create industry-leading consoles with unmatched performance. Continue reading →

Big news! The Solid State Logic BiG SiX ($2999.99), a compact studio-grade mixer and interface, has just been announced. Both the SiX ($1799.99) and BiG Six combine features from the legendary large-format SSL consoles with full USB integration, but the new BiG SiX console introduces a number of highly-requested features, including more channels, A/D and D/A converters, additional compressor flavors and updated EQ curves. Before we get into a full breakdown of the Solid State Logic BiG SiX, we were fortunate enough to get our hands on the desktop mixer ahead of launch. Vintage King paired our in-house engineer Bryan Reilly with the Detroit-based Century Babes for an epic recording and mixing session with the BiG SiX. Watch below to get a unique look at how the desktop mixer can be used in your studio. Continue reading →

For creators working in mid-sized studios, the Neve 8424 console offers the audio quality and functionality of a much larger analog desk with the modern conveniences and connectivity needed for a hybrid workflow. These were certainly the deciding factors for producer and sound designer Matia Simovich who recently brought home the 8424 to his Infinite Power Studios. “It offered everything I was used to on a large format mixer, but it was scaled to a size that made more sense in a control room where space is tight," says Matia. The Neve 8424 delivers on the classic sound of the brand's beloved 80 Series desks. The 8424 features Neve Marinair® transformers on the Stereo Mix bus, the Stereo Cue bus and the AFL bus for high headroom voltage-controlled mixing. In addition, the desk comes with two handcrafted 1073 preamps and the ability to connect to the 1073OPX for additional mic pres. Continue reading →

DAWs offer a lot of benefits over traditional analog studio workflows, but one thing that's missing is the tactile response of turning a knob or sliding a fader. Control surfaces offer the best of both worlds, combining the workflow improvements of digital audio with the familiar controls of an analog console. But with so many different control surfaces available, it can be difficult to choose the best one for your workflow. In this Buyer's Guide, you'll learn exactly what to look for when purchasing a control surface to ensure you find the perfect model. Continue reading →

Will Putney is an accomplished producer, engineer and guitarist who was worked with hardcore and heavy metal icons like A Day To Remember, Knocked Loose, and Thy Art Is Murder. In 2020, he produced a Grammy Award-winning album with Ice-T’s metal group, Body Count. Recently, Will upgraded his studio, Graphic Nature Audio, with a new SSL Origin console to enhance his recordings and streamline his mixing workflow. We had the chance to catch up with Will and see how things are going with the new desk. Read on to learn why Will prefers a hybrid set-up, what it’s like installing a new console and what other gear he is currently using in the studio. Continue reading →

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Bill Jabr is a world-class producer, musician and engineer who has hosted hip-hop elite like Childish Gambino, André 3000, Juice Wrld and Travis Scott at his Blue Room studios. Under the banner of Blue Room, Bill and his partners have built out two amazing studios including Blue South in the ATL and the newer Blue West in Los Angeles. With the buildout of Blue West, Bill was looking to install a centerpiece that carried the weight and punch of a classic API console. While he had always wanted an API 1608, the brand's newly debuted 2448 was an even better fit for the studio and Bill worked with Vintage King Audio Consultant Chris Karn to bring the desk home. Continue reading →

Our expert Audio Consultants have worked with professional engineers, musicians and studio owners for nearly three decades to outfit some of the most iconic studios in the world. This knowledge and passion for our industry are available to you when exploring your next studio upgrade online, by calling our team or by visiting one of our world-class showrooms in Los Angeles or Nashville. Continue reading →

If you've been considering the new Neve 8424 recording console for your studio, the historic pro audio brand has just sweetened the deal for you. When you purchase an 8424 before December 31st, 2020 from Vintage King, you will receive a $5000 credit for Neve outboard gear that you can use however you see fit. This $5000 credit for Neve outboard gear can be used at the time of purchase, and must be spent before June 30, 2021. The credit is limited to strictly Neve outboard gear, which means it can not be used towards the 8424, Genesys/Genesys Black, 88RS, and DFC consoles and options. Continue reading →

The new Neve 8424 is a hand-built 24-channel analog mixing and recording console that seamlessly integrates with all of the equipment in your studio for a streamlined workflow. This desk is the intuitive and ergonomic link between your analog outboard gear/instruments and your DAW and plug-ins and also offers easy internal recall of all console settings. Neve's latest console offers dual-channel inputs, enabling you to switch between recording and mixing inputs at the press of a button. With Marinair transformers, two authentic 1073 preamps and classic EQ circuitry, the 8424 delivers the classic 80-series Neve sound in a compact frame. And with two open 500 series slots, you can easily expand your tone with your favorite outboard signal processors. 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 →