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It seems as though there are a handful of microphones that have made their way into just about every recording studio on the planet—from world-class facilities tracking hit records to the makeshift studio in your mom’s garage where you made your band’s first record. These microphones hold some kind of magic power that makes them sound great on almost any source and instantly produce the sounds we’re so used to hearing on our favorite records. Among these magical microphones, the Sennheiser MD 421 holds a special place in our hearts. The MD 421 has appeared on countless hit records and is a favorite amongst many of today’s top engineers. To celebrate 421 Day, we’re looking back at the legacy of this iconic dynamic mic and how it has impacted the industry over the years. Continue reading →

2019 is drawing to a close and that means it's time to talk about the best selling gear of the year. What happened in pro audio? What was hot? What were the new trends? Let's kick off the discussion with a bang! We're starting off this blog series with the best selling microphones of 2019! When it comes to what microphones Vintage King Audio clients bought, the results were a little all over the place. While our list of the best selling microphones of 2019 features many classic mainstays, there are a number of modeling mics that made the cut. Read on to discover who made our top five list of microphones and some honorable mentions that we couldn't leave out. Continue reading →

Upgrade your mic locker this holiday season with our annual Black Friday Sale! Save big on popular large-diaphragm condenser mics, classic tube mics, modern ribbon mics and an assortment of dynamic mics for the studio and the stage. Whether you’re looking to capture better-sounding vocals, drums, guitars, or even orchestral instruments, we’ve got you covered with huge deals on dozens of microphones during our Black Friday Sale. Continue reading →

When it comes to classic studio and live microphones, the Sennheiser MD 421 II and MD 441-U have been staples since their release in the late 1960s. In our new VK Shootout, we're pitting the dynamic microphones against each other in a session, as we use both the MD 421 II and 441-U on vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and drums. The Sennheiser MD 421 II has a large diaphragm, directional cardioid response and is capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels. That's the reason you'll most likely see this classic in front of a guitar cab or on a drum set (particularly toms). The microphone features a five-position bass roll-off switch, which can control proximity effect for close-miking situations. Continue reading →

Every acoustic sound source, be it a piano, violin, guitar, speaker cabinet, or the human voice, requires a microphone to capture that sound. That makes the microphone the first interface with the vibrating air and the first link in the audio chain. Like any endeavor, you want to have a solid foundation. The microphone is that foundation. Choose the right one and your life just got easier. Choose the wrong one and you’ll be fighting an uphill battle all the way through the signal path. And nobody wants that. Continue reading →

The ball is about to drop on 2019 and leave the last year behind in the history books. New year, new me... New microphones? If you said "Yes," we couldn't agree more as there has never been a better crop of mics at Vintage King.  Continue on below to discover the Best Selling Microphones Of 2018 and find out what the rest of the pro audio community has been buying. From tried and true workhorse mics to revolutionary new designs, these are the most popular mics of the past year. Continue reading →