Recording Interfaces

Universal Audio has just announced the new Volt recording interface series featuring classic analog tone shaping capabilities. The UA Volt lineup combines pristine audio quality with versatile effects in a compact package that's perfect for recording music, podcasts and livestreaming anywhere you want. There are five interfaces in the Universal Audio Volt series;  the Volt 1 ($139), Volt 2 ($189), Volt 176 ($249), Volt 276 ($299) and Volt 476 ($369). Before we break down each release, watch our new video featuring an overview of the line and a walkthrough of a song completely tracked with a UA Volt interface and its companion software. Continue reading →

Mobile recording technology has certainly come a long way since its inception. After all, "mobile recording" used to mean pulling up to a venue or house in a huge bus or trailer that was equipped with a console and tape machines. Today, thanks to tools from brands like Universal Audio, Antelope Audio and Focusrite, you can record a professional-sounding track from just about anywhere with a rig smaller than your laptop. With so many pint-sized recording interfaces out there on the market, it can be tough to pick which device is right for you. Never fear, Vintage King is here to review your options. That's right, we're breaking down the best portable audio interfaces for recording on the go. Continue reading →

Universal Audio has always been known for its innovation. From legendary mic pres and compressors to game-changing audio interfaces and software, the brand has truly helped shape the landscape of the modern recording industry.The Apollo interface series, which was first introduced in 2012, has played a major role in furthering Universal Audio's legacy. Now in its third generation, Apollo interfaces offer world-class conversion, amazing preamps, and on-board processing for near-zero latency when using with Universal Audio's top-notch plug-in emulations. Continue reading →

Over the past few decades, Pro Tools has become the industry-standard DAW for recording, mixing, and post-production facilities. Avid has given both home and commercial studio owners several new tools in the past year to help streamline their Pro Tools rigs, including a new interface and several desktop control surfaces. With so many solutions to choose from, it can be tough to tell which is the best for you and your studio. That’s why we put together this Buyer’s Guide to help you find the perfect Avid gear for your space. Read on to learn more about the Avid MTRX Studio, Pro Tools Dock, S1, S3, and HDX series chassis. Continue reading →

Antelope Audio has just announced a new promo that will net you even more free FX when you purchase a Discrete 4 or Discrete 8 Synergy Core interface. Since both interfaces are packed with more processing power via FPGA and DSP chips, you'll be able to run even more FX during recording and mixing. From now through April 30th, 2020, you'll receive a free package of classic British mic pre and compressor emulations with your Discrete 4 or Discrete 8 Synergy Core order. These four FX are an added gift, and are in addition to the 36 plug-ins that already come with the Synergy Core interfaces. In total, that means you'll get 41 FX for free with your purchase! Continue reading →

At the 2020 NAMM Show, Antelope Audio came ready to impress with a redesigned version of its classic desktop audio interface, Zen Tour. As its name suggest, the newly minted Zen Tour Synergy Core has been given the same upgrade that other Antelope interfaces have recently received with more processing power than ever before. The new USB/Thunderbolt 3 interface is now available for pre-order through Vintage King and to make things even better, Antelope is throwing in five additional FX of your choice for free with any pre-order. The Zen Tour Synergy Core already comes packed with 36 Synergy Core FX, but you'll get to choose five additional FX from Antelope's vast catalog of preamps, EQs, compressors, and much more. That's 41 FX for free when you pre-order by April 30th, 2020! Continue reading →

A quality audio interface is the first essential piece of gear for any home studio owner. Whether you’re recording or mixing, every signal passes through the audio interface. Cheap interfaces often make tracks sound weak, thin and brittle. But a quality interface can bring your tracks to life. In this Buyer’s Guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to select the audio interface for your studio, including info on preamps, converters, DSP and more. But first, let’s take a quick look at how audio interfaces came to be so popular. Continue reading →

To kick off February 2020, Antelope Audio has announced some incredible promos on three of its new Synergy Core interfaces. When you purchase the Discrete 4 Synergy Core, Discrete 8 Synergy Core, or Orion Studio Synergy Core before March 15th, you'll receive a fantastic bundle of free microphones and FX with your order. In this blog, we'll be covering what comes with each specific interface, and detail what's new in the Synergy Core series. Read on to find out how you can save big with Antelope and bring home even more new gear home in the process. Continue reading →

It's the last day of the year and what better way to spend the final hours of the decade than talking about the best selling audio interfaces of 2019. After all, this has been a huge year in recording gear and we've got a lot to cover! The biggest trend of 2019 was the upgrade of interfaces that were already best sellers and giving them even more power and I/O. Universal Audio, Antelope Audio, and Focusrite were just a few major brands that did some reworking of their interfaces that helped them land on our list of top performers in 2019. Enough talk, let's get to the list! Continue reading →

Focusrite announced today the third generation of Scarlett USB audio interfaces. Six new designs, including the Scarlett 18i20, 18i8, 8i6, 4i4, 2i2, and Solo, deliver world-class sound with studio-grade preamps, state-of-the-art converters, and a massive collection of creative software. Each of the new Scarlett interfaces are equipped with class-leading preamps featuring a switchable Air setting based on the original Focusrite ISA preamp, great for adding brightness and brilliance to acoustic instruments and vocals. The new interfaces also include high-impedance inputs with plenty of headroom for directly recording electric guitars and basses. Focusrite’s state-of-the-art AD-DA converters deliver exceptional sound quality with sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz. You can monitor tracks with unparalleled detail and clarity using balanced line-level outputs with anti-thump speaker switching technology or the dedicated headphone output. Continue reading →