Studio Microphones

Like the venerable space capsule that has been in use for more than 50 years, Soyuz microphones are ingeniously engineered and solidly built to deliver uncompromising performance and reliability. The company’s latest design, simply called “1973,” offers ultra-clean sound and full, musical tone thanks to its elegantly simple design, high-quality components and uncompromising build quality.  Continue reading →

Founded in 2009 by Roman Perschon, LEWITT draws from a rich history of Austrian microphone designs. On a self-described mission to “change the status quo of microphone design,” LEWITT collaborates with audio engineers, producers and musicians to create unique products that make it easy for musicians to express themselves with pro-quality sound. Offering a range of dynamic and condenser microphones at a variety of price points, from compact and affordable drum mics to sophisticated tube condensers, LEWITT is sure to have a product that suits your needs. Continue reading →

In 2021, boutique mic makers Soyuz introduced the world to a limited edition version of the renowned 017 Series microphone with an exclusive Brass Black finish. The 25 mics quickly sold out and prompted Soyuz to continue the series with the release of the 023 Brass Black in May 2022.  Continue reading →

Warm Audio is known for making budget-conscious recreations of classic microphones, such as the popular WA-67, WA-47 and WA-87. Today, the brand announced two highly-anticipated additions to the collection with the new WA-CX12 ($999) and WA-47F microphones ($799). In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at both recreations and how these new Warm Audio mics compare to those that inspired them.  Continue reading →

Today, Soyuz Microphones announced a new limited edition version of the popular SU-023 Bomblet called the 023 Brass Black ($1499). Limited to just 80 copies worldwide, the 023 Brass Black features an upgraded brass body and exclusive black finish.  Continue reading →

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift or dog-earing something special to spend your tax return on in 2022, you can’t go wrong with a great studio microphone. And we sure do have a lot of them here at Vintage King! From classic tube condensers to modern modeling mics, there is a truly a microphone that will fit every...

Warm Audio is known for its wallet-friendly recreations of classic microphones with best sellers like the WA-67, WA-47, WA-47jr, and WA-87. With its latest release, the brand is reviving another Mt. Rushmore-worthy mic and this time it's something that engineers have been craving since the heyday of the 1990s. The Warm Audio WA-8000 ($1,199) is a large diaphragm tube condenser microphone that finds its inspiration in a legend from the 1990s. This legendary microphone was a staple of the hip-hop, R&B and pop world over 20 years ago and has been used on tracking sessions ever since. The lineup of influential users reads like an induction class for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Dr. Dre, Toni Braxton, Boyz II Men, Eminem, Mariah Carey and countless others. Continue reading →

Microtech Gefell has been a world leader in microphones for over seven decades. Its storied history finds the brand with a familial link to fellow German mic giant Neumann. Yet, Gefell has cemented an incredible legacy of its own with mic designs for studio, stage and more. With such a wide array of microphones, Vintage King thought it fitting to break down Gefell's offerings in a Buyer's Guide. We will be going through each class of Gefell's microphones and talking about the differences between base models and variants. But before we do that, a little bit of history... Continue reading →

There's something very satisfying about throwing a hulking ribbon microphone up in the studio to capture vocals, drums or room sounds. Maybe it's because engineers have been doing it since the ribbon mic was first invented in the 1920s by Drs. Walter H. Schottky and Erwin Gerlach. It's a piece of the past that we can still relive today. One of the more sizable ribbon microphone designs from recording history is the Melodium 42B. The microphone was originally built by Charles Bouteleau and Emlie Furn in Paris in the early 1940s with an initial production run that lasted into the late 1960s. The 42B featured four monster Alnico magnets and delivered a smooth, warm sound. Continue reading →

Over the course of the past eight years, Soyuz Microphones has been building a reputation for impactful mics. Innovative creations like the 017, 023 Bomblet and 013 have been adopted by engineers around the world as studio standards that offer impressive sounds. In this Buyer's Guide, we'll take a closer look at the brand’s lineup of high-end condenser microphones and hear them in action. Before we get to the specifics of each release, let's learn a little about the history of Soyuz and how they handcraft these beautiful mics. Continue reading →