Converters

As one of the biggest names in pro audio, Apogee Electronics has been innovating and designing high-quality interfaces, converters, and more for over 30 years. Known for their brilliant, top of the line sound, Apogee’s conversion technology has won countless awards and can be found on many hit records. How do you know what Apogee interface is right for your studio? What's the difference between the brand's microphone offerings? How can the brand's plug-ins help you utilize the sound of a mix master? All will be answered in the Buyer's Guide below. First, let's talk a little about the legacy of Apogee. Continue reading →

When you think about the classic circuits Rupert Neve has created, you think warmth. With the release of Rupert Neve Design's Master Buss Converter, you'll be able to track, mix and master with a versatile A/D design that offers that classic color, as well as transparency. The key to this multi-faceted approach is the unit's newly designed analog drive circuitry. With this option, you will be able to feed converters with a signal sent through either a Class A transformerless path or a path with audio transformers featuring Rupert Neve Design's Silk Red and Blue circuity. If you decide to take the transformerless route, you'll get pristine conversion that is completely transparent. Go with the Silk Red and Blue path and you'll be able to work with that signature tone and sonic character Rupert is known for. Continue reading →

Being one of the most prestigious studios in the world, the bar is set incredibly high for the quality of gear utilized at EastWest Studios, especially for audio converters. When deciding what gear to bring into the studio, EastWest's manager Candace Stewart often looks to her clients as a source of inspiration. "We find out what our clients want and we get it," says Candace. "I can't remember who introduced me to the BURL Audio converters, it might have been Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton / Sturgill Simpson), but they said they needed new converters. The people wanted a better converter." Continue reading →

In our Vintage King Workflow series, we enter the studios of audio creators to learn about the gear that is essential to their process. For Santa Monica-based producer and mix engineer Jim Kaufman (Anti-Flag / Beware of Darkness), the world-class conversion and summing power of Burl Audio have had the biggest impact on his output."I was never happy with the conversion that I had before. Navon [Weisberg] at Vintage King told me about the Burl stuff," says Jim. "I knew Dave Cobb was using it, Dave and I have the same manager, and I love Dave's records. So I went in and I got the Mothership and it was amazing." Continue reading →

A quality audio converter is one of the most crucial components in any modern studio. A cheap audio converter can make a million-dollar vocal chain sound like it was recorded through a dial-up modem. But a high-quality audio converter will add depth and detail to your recordings. In this Buyer's Guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about audio converters to help you find the perfect solution for your studio, including sample rates, bit depth, and advanced connectivity options. But before we get started, let’s talk about the history of audio converters. Continue reading →